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Class - 12
English Core
Flamingo Prose Chapter-4 THE RATTRAP
QUESTIONS:-
1. What did the peddler's sell and how did he make the things?
Ans-
The peddler used to sell small rattraps. They were made of iron wires. He got
the materials by begging in the stores or at the big farms. He made them
himself at free moments.
2. From where did the peddler get an idea of the world being a
rattrap?
Ans-
One day peddler was thinking of his rattraps and he was amused by the idea that
the whole world was nothing but a big rattrap. It's lands, seas, cities and
villages are only set to baits for people. All the riches and joys, shelters
and foods were just as baits they were to trap the people in it.
3. Did the peddler expect the kind of hospitality that received
from the crofter?
Ans-
No, the peddler never expected that kind of hospitality He always expected
'sour faces' from the people. When he knocked at the door of the cottage to ask
shelter for the night, he was received warmly. The host was happy to get
someone to talk in his loneliness. He was also served with supper and given
tobacco for smoking. They also played "mjolis".
4. Why did the crofter show the thirty kronor to the peddler?
Ans-
The old crofter shown thirty kronor to the peddler to test and tempt his guest.
The old man took a leather pouch which hung on the window frame. He picked out
three wrinkled ten kronor banknotes before the eyes of peddler then he kept
them back into the pouch. He did so to set a bait for the peddler.
5. What made the peddler think that he had indeed fallen into a
rattrap?
Ans-
The peddler betrayed the confidence reposed in him by the crofter. He considers
the world is nothing but a big rat trap which sets baits for people. Now the
peddler himself was tempted to touch the bait and he was trapped in it. he
think so when he could not get out of the woods and the iron master was
inviting to his house. In this way, he himself fallen into a rattrap.
6. Why did the iron master speak kindly to peddler and invite
him home?
Ans-
The iron master mistook the peddler as his old regimental comrade. He addresed
the stranger as Nils Olof in the darkness. The ironmaster live only with his
eldest daughter. They did not have any company for Christmas so the ironmaster
spoke kindly to the peddler and invited him home.
7. What did the peddler say in his defence when it was clear
that he was not the person the iron master had thought he was?
Ans-
When the peddler stood well-groomed in front of his host then it was clear that
the peddler was not the person the ironmaster had thought he was. The peddler
defended himself. He did not cheat anybody he never pretended to be anything
but a poor peddler. He did not want to harm them. He could put on his rags
again and go away.
8. Why was Edla happy to see the gift left by the peddler?
Ans-
Edla was happy to see the gift left for her by the peddler because her father
did not have good opinion about him at the church, they heard that a man who
sold rattraps had robbed the old crofter. When they reached home the peddler
had left thirty Kronors to be returned to the old crofter. So, Edla was happy
to know that he was not a thief.
9. Why did the peddler sign himself as Captain Von Stahle?
Ans-
The peddler was a vegabond but at the iron masters house he was honoured as
captain by the ironmaster's daughter. He also escaped being caught into the
world's rattrap. The kindness and hospitality that Edla showed towards him
moved and reformed him completely. So, he signed himself as captain Von stahle.
10. What made the peddler finally change his ways?
Ans-
In the end the peddler transformed into a different character. From a seller of
small rattraps and a petty thief, he raised himself to the height of a
gentleman. The basic human goodness transformed him. The understanding and love
of Miss Edla willmanson awakened goodness on him. The peddler finally changed
his ways and behave like a perfect gentleman in the end.
When
the truth about him is exposed in front of iron master and his daughter the
iron master could not tolerate his presence anymore. But Edla felt sorry for
the peddler. She thinks it would not be good to send the guest as they have
invited him and promised him Christmas cheer.
Edla's
behaviour and kindness have changed him. The peddler leaves 30 kronors to be
returned to the old crofter. He also leaves a Christmas gift for Edla
willmansson.
11. How does the metaphor of the rattrap serve to highlight the
human predicament?
Ans-
In the story "The Rattrap" the author uses the metaphor of the
rattrap very effectively. He thinks this whole world is a big rattrap. It sets
baits for people. The riches and joys, shelter and food are just baits. The
moment one is tempted to touch the bait the Rattrap closes and everything comes
to an end.
The
Peddler is lost in a big and confusing forest. Now it is his turn to be trapped.
Those thirty kronors that he stole prove to be a bait. Again, the metaphor of
the rattrap comes alive when the ironmaster invites the Peddler to his house.
He refuses to go there.
The
Peddler describes human predicament to the iromaster. It is due to the deep
sympathy, kindness and love shown by Miss willmansson towards him. He raises
himself above petty temptation. The peddler would have been trapped if he had
not raised to a captain. That gave him strength to come out of that rattrap.
12. Give a character sketch of the man with the rattrap s or the
Peddler as portrayed by Selma Legarlof in "The Rattrap"?
Ans-
Selma Legarlof draws the character of a peddler with all sympathy and
understanding. The peddler represents some common human weaknesses as well as
virtues. The goodness in him is shown through love and understanding of Miss
Edla Willmanson. The peddler is a vegabond beggar and a petty thief. He
compares the world to a big rattrap. Finally, he transforms himself into a
gentleman.
The
Peddler raised himself above temptations in the end. He steals those thirty
kronors of the old crofter but at the end return it. His human qualities raised
him to a gentleman. He thanks Miss Edla for her kindness and hospitality.
13. How does the peddler interpret the act of kindness and
hospitality shown by the crofter, the ironmaster and his daughter?
Ans-
The Peddler goes around selling small rattraps. He does both begging and small
thefts to keep his body and soul together. He interprets the act of kindness
and hospitality shown by different people differently but Miss Edla's kindness
aroused human qualities in him.
The
old crofter was happy to find the man who can talk to him in his loneliness. He
offers him supper. They played mjolis together but the peddler runs away with
his money. Similarly, the parallel does not seems to be much impressed by the
kindness and hospitality shown by the ironmaster he did not want to go to the
manor house. He does not wanted to be trapped in.
Finally,
the ironmaster's daughter Miss Edla's human kindness awakens the essential
goodness in peddler by giving love and hospitality. He leaves 30 kronors to be
given back to the old crofter. He also writes a letter expressing his gratitude
towards her. He also leaves a Christmas present for her.
14. Attempt a character sketch of the crofter. how did he treat
the peddler?
Ans-
The crofter was a generous man and a good companion. He was a lonely man and
always in search of a good company when the peddler knocked on the door of his
cottage. He was happy to see him in his days of prosperity he had been a
crofter at Ramsjo Iron works. Now it was his cow that supported him. He picked
up three ten kronor notes showed him and kept them back into the pouch. This
proved to be a bait for the peddler.
The
crofter made every effort to make his guest comfortable he gave him supper. He
also gave big slice from tobacco roll and finally he got out and old back of
cards he played 'majolis' with his guest until bedtime.
OBJECTIVE QUESTIONS:-
Q1. The vagabond compared the whole world to a
(a)
planet
(b)
universe
(c)
space
(d) rattrap
Q 2. The peddler's rattraps were made of
(a)
wood
(b)
aluminium
(c) wire
d)
plate
Q3. How much money had the peddler stolen from Crofter?
(a)
20 kronors
(b)
10 kronors
(c)
40 kronors
(d) 30 kronors
Q4. How did the Crofter tempt the Peddler to steal his money?
(a)
By his kindness
(b)
By his warm care
(c) By showing him money
(d)
None of these
Q5. What was the Peddler's profession and who he was?
(a)
Selling, traveller
(b)
Begging, traveller
(c) Stealing, thief
(d)
None of these
Q6. When does the ironmaster realise his mistake?
(a)
when the peddler speaks
(b)
when he sees an old photograph
(c) when the peddler changes clothes and cleans his face
(d)
All of these
Q7. How did Crofter treat the Peddler?
(a)
Very rudely
(b)
In a strange manner
(c) Friendly manner
(d)
None of these
Q8. Who used to make rattraps?
(a)
Crofter
(b)
Edla
(c)
Ironmaster
(d) Peddler
Q9. What made the Peddler finally change his heart?
(a)
Edla's words
(b)
Edia's appearance
(c)
Edla's father
(d) Edla's goodness and care
Q 10. Why did Peddler sign himself as Captain Von Stahle?
(a)
He didn't want to hurt them
(b)
Because he forgets his name
(c) Because he wants to meet Edla's expectations of him being an army man
(d)
None of these
Q 11. Where has the story been set up?
(a)
Jewellery shops
(b)
Forests of Sweden
(c)
Roads of Sweden
(d) Mines of Sweden
Q 12. Who is the author of The Rattrap?
(a) Selma Lagerlof
(b)
Thomas B. Allen
(c)
Howard Phillips
(d)
Sudha Murthy
Q 13. What earns the sympathy of the reader towards the peddler?
(a)
His actions
(b)
His stories
(c)
His face
(d) His sense of humour and innocent acceptance
Q 14. What does the metaphor Rattrap in the lesson signify?
(a)
Humans
(b)
Thieves
(c)
Attractions
(d) Human greed and distractions
JCERT/JAC Hindi Elective प्रश्न बैंक - सह - उत्तर पुस्तक (Question Bank-Cum-Answer Book)
Index
Flamingo | |
Poetry Section | |
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Prose Section | |
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8. | |
Vistas | |
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