Worksheet: Rattrap | English Class 12 PDF Download

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Q1: The rattrap peddler made ____________ to survive.

Q2: The peddler found shelter in a cottage on a ____________ evening in December.

Q3: The crofter received ____________ kronors as payment for selling his cow's milk.

Q4: The peddler smashed a window pane to steal the money hanging in the window frame as ____________.

Q5: The peddler thought he was trapped in the ____________.

Q6: The peddler sought shelter at Ramsjo ____________.

Q7: The owner of Ramsjo Ironworks thought the peddler was his old ____________.

Q8: The ironmaster's daughter, Edla, convinced the peddler to stay for ____________.

Q9: The peddler left a Christmas present for Edla, which was a ____________.

Q10: In the church, they learned that a rattrap peddler had robbed an old ____________.

Assertion and Reason Based

Q1: Assertion: The rattrap peddler initially declined the ironmaster's invitation.
Reason: He was afraid of being arrested.
(a) Both assertion and reason are true, and the reason is the correct explanation of the assertion.
(b) Both assertion and reason are true, but the reason is not the correct explanation of the assertion.
(c) Assertion is true, but the reason is false.
(d) Assertion is false, but the reason is true.

Q2: Assertion: Edla wanted the peddler to stay for Christmas Eve.
Reason: She wanted to repay the kindness the peddler had shown them.
(a) Both assertion and reason are true, and the reason is the correct explanation of the assertion.
(b) Both assertion and reason are true, but the reason is not the correct explanation of the assertion.
(c) Assertion is true, but the reason is false.
(d) Assertion is false, but the reason is true.

Q3: Assertion: The peddler left a rattrap as a Christmas present for Edla.
Reason: He wanted to steal more from the ironmaster's house.
(a) Both assertion and reason are true, and the reason is the correct explanation of the assertion.
(b) Both assertion and reason are true, but the reason is not the correct explanation of the assertion.
(c) Assertion is true, but the reason is false.
(d) Assertion is false, but the reason is true.

Q4: Assertion: The peddler was successful in stealing from the ironmaster's house.
Reason: The ironmaster realized the peddler was a thief.
(a) Both assertion and reason are true, and the reason is the correct explanation of the assertion.
(b) Both assertion and reason are true, but the reason is not the correct explanation of the assertion.
(c) Assertion is true, but the reason is false.
(d) Assertion is false, but the reason is true.

Q5: Assertion: The peddler was able to escape from the forest.
Reason: He heard the thumping sounds from Ramsjo Ironworks.
(a) Both assertion and reason are true, and the reason is the correct explanation of the assertion.
(b) Both assertion and reason are true, but the reason is not the correct explanation of the assertion.
(c) Assertion is true, but the reason is false.
(d) Assertion is false, but the reason is true.

Very Short Answer Type Questions

Q1: Describe the appearance of the rattrap peddler.

Q2: What did the peddler think about the world?

Q3: How did the peddler manage to get food and materials for his rattraps?

Q4: Where did the peddler seek shelter on a cold December evening?

Q5: What did the crofter show the peddler before going to bed?

Q6: How did the peddler escape from the crofter's cottage?

Q7: Why did the peddler feel like he was caught in a rattrap in the forest?

Q8: What sound did the peddler hear in the forest?

Q9: Who mistook the peddler for an old acquaintance?

Q10: How did Edla convince the peddler to stay for Christmas Eve?

Short Answer Type Questions

Q1: Explain the concept of the world being a rattrap as per the peddler's perspective.

Q2: Describe the hospitality offered by the crofter to the peddler.

Q3: Why did the peddler hesitate to accept the ironmaster's invitation initially?

Q4: How did the ironmaster's daughter, Edla, contribute to the peddler's change of heart?

Q5: What was the peddler's Christmas present to Edla, and why did he leave it?

Q6: What did they learn about the peddler at church, and how did Edla react?

Q7: How did the ironmaster and Edla feel when they realized the peddler had not stolen from them?

Q8: What does the peddler's letter to Edla reveal about his character and intentions?

Long Answer Type Questions

Q1: Describe the life and struggles of the rattrap peddler before he sought shelter at the crofter's cottage. What motivated him to steal the money?

Q2: Explain the significance of the peddler's concept of the world being a rattrap and how it reflects his view of human nature.

Q3: Discuss the transformation of the peddler's character and his relationship with Edla during his stay at Ramsjo Ironworks. How did Edla's kindness influence him?

Q4: Analyze the ending of the story, focusing on the peddler's decision to leave the Christmas present and the message in his letter. What does it reveal about the themes of kindness and redemption in the story?

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