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What is the most expensive book ever sold in Norway?
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The most expensive book ever sold in Norway is a rare Viking book donated by footballer Erling Haaland, costing about £100,000!
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  • quiz A game or test to see what you know. We took a quiz in class about animals.
  • news Information about what is happening in the world. I read the news to learn about local events.
  • together With other people, not alone. We worked together to finish the project.
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