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Rattrap: Themes of Trust and Redemption

The document contains short and long answer type questions related to the story 'The Rattrap'. It explores themes such as the peddler's livelihood, his interactions with the crofter and iron master, and the philosophical elements of kindness and social connection. The questions prompt analysis of character motivations and the moral lessons conveyed in the narrative.

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Rattrap: Themes of Trust and Redemption

The document contains short and long answer type questions related to the story 'The Rattrap'. It explores themes such as the peddler's livelihood, his interactions with the crofter and iron master, and the philosophical elements of kindness and social connection. The questions prompt analysis of character motivations and the moral lessons conveyed in the narrative.

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THE RATTRAP

Short Answer Type Questions


Answer the following in about 30-40 words each.
1. How did the peddler earn his livelihood?
2. What strange idea about the world struck the peddler?
3. How did the crofter treat the peddler and why?
4. Why was the crofter so talkative and friendly with the peddler though he was a stranger?
5. How did the peddler abuse the trust the crofter had reposed in him?
6. What thoughts came to the peddler’s mind when he realised he had lost his way in the
jungle?
7. How was the iron master’s reaction to the peddler different from that of the blacksmith?
8. Why did the peddler decline the iron master’s invitation?
9. What made the peddler accept Edla's invitation?
10. What impression did Edla's form about the peddler?
11. What did the iron master realise after the peddler had been groomed by his servants?
12. Pick two instances from the story .The Rattrap. to show that the peddler realized he
himself was trapped?
13. How did the peddler feel when he realised he could not get out of the forest?
14. Why did the iron master decide not to hand over the peddler to the sheriff?
15. Why did Edla insist on entertaining the peddler even after he was exposed?
16. What had the peddler left behind as a Christmas gift for Edla Willmanson?
17. What did the peddler think on the way to the iron master’s house?
18. What did the gift of the rat trap signify?
19. Why was Edla happy to see the gift left by the peddler?
20. Why were Edla and her father surprised on reaching home after the church service?
21. Why did the peddler sign himself as Captain Van Stahle?

Long Answer Type Questions


Answer the following in 125-150 words each. (10 marks each)
1. What rattrap was the peddler trapped in? How did he come out of it?
2. The story .The Rat Trap. is not only entertaining but also philosophical. Bring out the
entertaining and philosophical elements of the story.
3. A simple act of mercy and kindness can bring about a change of heart. Discuss the
significance of love and kindness with reference to the [Link] Rattrap..
4. Man is a social animal. He can survive but not live in isolation.. Do you agree? Justify your
answer.

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