Read the extract and answer the following questions.
Extract:
The world had, of course, never been very kind to him, so it gave him unwonted joy to think ill of it in this way. It became a cherished pastime of his, during many dreary ploddings, to think of people he knew who had let themselves be caught in the dangerous snare, and of others who were still circling around the bait
(The Rattrap)
Question (i) What is the name of the chapter from which this extract is taken?
(a) The Rattrap
(b) The Ratcatcher
(c) The Rat Race
(d) The Rat King
Ans: (a) The Rattrap
Step-by-step explanation:
To answer this question, we need to recall the name of the chapter that was given before the extract. The name of the chapter is The Rattrap, which is option (a). Therefore, the correct answer is (a) The Rattrap.
Question (ii) What did the world never do to the narrator in this extract?
(a) It never caught him in the snare
(b) It never gave him unwonted joy
(c) It never circled around the bait
(d) It never was very kind to him
Ans: (d) It never was very kind to him
Step-by-step explanation:
To answer this question, we need to read the first sentence of the extract carefully. The sentence says, "The world had, of course, never been very kind to him, so it gave him unwonted joy to think ill of it in this way." This means that the world never treated him well or fairly, and that he felt happy or satisfied to think badly of it in return. Therefore, the correct answer is (d) It never was very kind to him.
Question (iii) Complete the sentence appropriately.
The phrase "a cherished pastime" suggests that ____________.
Ans: The phrase "a cherished pastime" suggests that thinking ill of the world was something that he enjoyed or valued a lot.
Step-by-step explanation:
To complete this sentence, we need to understand what the phrase "a cherished pastime" means. The phrase means that thinking ill of the world was something that he did often or regularly, and that he found pleasure or satisfaction in doing it. The phrase also implies that thinking ill of the world was something that he cared for or appreciated a lot, and that he did not want to give up or lose. Therefore, the sentence can be completed as: The phrase "a cherished pastime" suggests that thinking ill of the world was something that he enjoyed or valued a lot.
Question (iv) Pick evidence from the extract that helps one infer that the narrator had a negative or cynical view of the world.
Ans: The evidence from the extract that helps one infer that the narrator had a negative or cynical view of the world is that he compared it to a rattrap, and that he thought of people who had been caught or tempted by it.
Step-by-step explanation:
To answer this question, we need to find a part of the extract that shows that the narrator had a low or distrustful opinion of the world and its people. The part of the extract that shows this is: "It became a cherished pastime of his, during many dreary ploddings, to think of people he knew who had let themselves be caught in the dangerous snare, and of others who were still circling around the bait." This shows that the narrator had a negative or cynical view of the world because he compared it to a rattrap, which is a device that traps or kills rats with bait. He also thought of people who had fallen victim or prey to the world's temptations or traps, and who had suffered or lost as a result. Therefore, the evidence is that he compared it to a rattrap, and that he thought of people who had been caught or tempted by it.
Question (v) Which of the following headlines best suggests the central idea of the extract?
(a) A Man's Joy in Thinking Ill of the World
(b) A Man's Escape from the World's Snare
(c) A Man's Discovery of the World's Bait
(d) A Man's Challenge to the World's Trap
Ans: (a) A Man's Joy in Thinking Ill of the World
Step-by-step explanation:
To answer this question, we need to identify the main point or message of the extract. The extract tells us about how the narrator had never been very kind to by the world, and how he felt unwonted joy in thinking ill of it in return. It also tells us about how he compared the world to a rattrap, and how he thought of people who had been caught or tempted by it. The extract does not focus on how the narrator escaped, discovered, or challenged the world's snare or bait. It focuses on how he enjoyed or valued thinking ill of the world and its people. Therefore, the headline that best suggests the central idea of the extract is (a) A Man's Joy in Thinking Ill of the World.
Question (vi) Complete the sentence with ONE word.
The phrase "many dreary ploddings" suggests that the narrator was _______________.
Ans: The phrase "many dreary ploddings" suggests that the narrator was bored.
Step-by-step explanation:
To complete this sentence, we need to find a word that describes the narrator's state or condition when he thought ill of the world. The phrase "many dreary ploddings" suggests that the narrator was not interested or excited by his life or activities, and that he moved or walked slowly or heavily. Therefore, the word that fits this description is bored, which means feeling weary or dull because of lack of interest or variety. Therefore, the sentence can be completed as: The phrase "many dreary ploddings" suggests that the narrator was bored.
Read the extract and answer the following questions.
Extract:
The old man was just as generous with his confidences as with his porridge and tobacco. The guest was informed at once that in his days of prosperity his host had been a crofter at Ramsjo Ironworks and had worked on the land. Now that he was no longer able to do day labour, it was his cow which supported him. Yes, that bossy was extraordinary. She could give milk for the creamery every day, and last month he had received all of thirty kronor in payment.
(The Rattrap)
Question (i) Who was the old man's guest in this extract?
(a) A crofter from Ramsjo Ironworks
(b) A peddler who sold rattraps
(c) A creamery owner who bought milk
(d) A day labourer who worked on the land
Ans: (b) A peddler who sold rattraps
Step-by-step explanation:
To answer this question, we need to recall the information that was given before the extract. The information that was given before the extract was: Chapter name The Rattrap class 12. This tells us that the extract is from the chapter The Rattrap from the class 12 textbook. If we read the chapter, we will find out that the old man's guest was a peddler who sold rattraps made of wire, and who had taken shelter in his cottage for the night. Therefore, the correct answer is (b) A peddler who sold rattraps.
Question (ii) What did the old man share with his guest besides his confidences?
(a) His porridge and tobacco
(b) His cow and creamery
(c) His land and ironworks
(d) His labour and prosperity
Ans: (a) His porridge and tobacco
Step-by-step explanation:
To answer this question, we need to read the first sentence of the extract carefully. The sentence says, "The old man was just as generous with his confidences as with his porridge and tobacco." This means that the old man shared his personal or private information with his guest, as well as his food and smoking material. Therefore, the correct answer is (a) His porridge and tobacco.
Question (iii) Complete the sentence appropriately.
The phrase "in his days of prosperity" suggests that ____________.
Ans: The phrase "in his days of prosperity" suggests that the old man had been wealthy or successful in the past.
Step-by-step explanation:
To complete this sentence, we need to understand what the phrase "in his days of prosperity" means. The phrase means that the old man had a period or time in his life when he had a lot of money or resources, or when he had achieved a lot of things or goals. The phrase also implies that the old man's current situation was different or worse than his past, and that he had lost some of his wealth or success. Therefore, the sentence can be completed as: The phrase "in his days of prosperity" suggests that the old man had been wealthy or successful in the past.
Question (iv) Pick evidence from the extract that helps one infer that the old man's cow was very important to him.
Ans: The evidence from the extract that helps one infer that the old man's cow was very important to him is that he said that it was his cow which supported him, and that he praised her for giving milk for the creamery every day.
Step-by-step explanation:
To answer this question, we need to find a part of the extract that shows that the old man's cow was very valuable or essential to him and his life. The part of the extract that shows this is: "Now that he was no longer able to do day labour, it was his cow which supported him. Yes, that bossy was extraordinary. She could give milk for the creamery every day, and last month he had received all of thirty kronor in payment." This shows that the old man's cow was very important to him, because it was his source of income and livelihood. He depended on his cow to provide him with milk, which he sold to the creamery for money. He also admired and respected his cow for being extraordinary and productive. Therefore, the evidence is that he said that it was his cow which supported him, and that he praised her for giving milk for the creamery every day.
Question (v) Which of the following headlines best suggests the central idea of the extract?
(a) An Old Man's Generosity with His Guest
(b) An Old Man's Reminiscence of His Past
(c) An Old Man's Dependence on His Cow
(d) An Old Man's Pride in His Work
Ans: (c) An Old Man's Dependence on His Cow
Step-by-step explanation:
To answer this question, we need to identify the main point or message of the extract. The extract tells us about how the old man shared his confidences, porridge, and tobacco with his guest, and how he informed him about his past and present situation. It also tells us about how the old man's cow was his main support and source of income, and how he praised her for her extraordinary qualities. The extract does not focus on how the old man was generous, or how he reminisced, or how he was proud. It focuses on how the old man relied on his cow for his survival and wellbeing. Therefore, the headline that best suggests the central idea of the extract is (c) An Old Man's Dependence on His Cow.
Question (vi) Complete the sentence with ONE word.
The phrase "all of thirty kronor" suggests that the old man was _______________.
Ans: The phrase "all of thirty kronor" suggests that the old man was satisfied.
Step-by-step explanation:
To complete this sentence, we need to find a word that describes the old man's state or condition when he received the payment for his cow's milk. The phrase "all of thirty kronor" suggests that the old man was happy or content with the amount of money that he received. He considered it to be a large or sufficient sum, and he did not complain or ask for more. Therefore, the word that fits this description is satisfied, which means pleased or fulfilled with something. Therefore, the sentence can be completed as: The phrase "all of thirty kronor" suggests that the old man was satisfied.
Read the extract and answer the following questions.
Extract:
As he walked along with the money in his pocket he felt quite pleased with his smartness. He realised, of course, that at first he dared not continue on the public highway, but must turn off the road, into the woods. During the first hours this caused him no difficulty. Later in the day it became worse, for it was a big and confusing forest which he had gotten into. He tried, to be sure, to walk in a definite direction, but the paths twisted back and forth so strangely! He walked and walked without coming to the end of the wood, and finally he realised that he had only been walking around in the same part of the forest.
(The Rattrap)
Question (i) Why did the narrator have money in his pocket in this extract?
(a) He had earned it by selling rattraps
(b) He had received it as a gift from the old man
(c) He had stolen it from the old man's leather pouch
(d) He had found it on the road
Ans: (c) He had stolen it from the old man's leather pouch
Step-by-step explanation:
To answer this question, we need to recall the information that was given before the extract. The information that was given before the extract was: Chapter name The Rattrap class 12. This tells us that the extract is from the chapter The Rattrap from the class 12 textbook. If we read the chapter, we will find out that the narrator was a peddler who sold rattraps made of wire, and who had stayed in the old man's cottage for a night. He had stolen 30 kronor from the old man's leather pouch when he was asleep and had left without saying goodbye. Therefore, the correct answer is (c) He had stolen it from the old man's leather pouch.
Question (ii) What did the narrator do to avoid being caught on the public highway?
(a) He disguised himself as a beggar
(b) He turned off the road into the woods
(c) He hitched a ride on a wagon
(d) He hid behind some bushes
Ans: (b) He turned off the road into the woods
Step-by-step explanation:
To answer this question, we need to read the second sentence of the extract carefully. The sentence says, "He realised, of course, that at first he dared not continue on the public highway, but must turn off the road, into the woods." This means that the narrator knew that he could not stay on the main road where he might be seen or followed by someone who knew about his theft, but he had to take a detour through the forest where he could be more hidden or safe. Therefore, the correct answer is (b) He turned off the road into the woods.
Question (iii) Complete the sentence appropriately.
The phrase "quite pleased with his smartness" suggests that ____________.
Ans: The phrase "quite pleased with his smartness" suggests that the narrator felt proud or happy about his cleverness or cunning in stealing the money.
Step-by-step explanation:
To complete this sentence, we need to understand what the phrase "quite pleased with his smartness" means. The phrase means that the narrator felt a high or strong degree of satisfaction or joy about his intelligence or skill in stealing the money from the old man without being caught or noticed. The phrase also implies that the narrator did not feel any guilt or remorse for his action but rather justified or praised himself for it. Therefore, the sentence can be completed as: The phrase "quite pleased with his smartness" suggests that the narrator felt proud or happy about his cleverness or cunning in stealing the money.
Question (iv) Pick evidence from the extract that helps one infer that the narrator was lost in the forest.
Ans: The evidence from the extract that helps one infer that the narrator was lost in the forest is that he tried to walk in a definite direction, but the paths twisted back and forth so strangely, and he walked and walked without coming to the end of the wood.
Step-by-step explanation:
To answer this question, we need to find a part of the extract that shows that the narrator did not know where he was or how to get out of the forest. The part of the extract that shows this is: "He tried, to be sure, to walk in a definite direction, but the paths twisted back and forth so strangely! He walked and walked without coming to the end of the wood, and finally he realised that he had only been walking around in the same part of the forest." This shows that the narrator was lost in the forest because he could not find a clear or straight path to follow, and he kept walking in circles without reaching any exit or boundary. He finally understood that he had been wandering aimlessly in the same area of the forest. Therefore, the evidence is that he tried to walk in a definite direction, but the paths twisted back and forth so strangely, and he walked and walked without coming to the end of the wood.
Question (v) Which of the following headlines best suggests the central idea of the extract?
(a) A Man's Escape from a Rattrap
(b) A Man's Adventure in a Forest
(c) A Man's Discovery of a Treasure
(d) A Man's Struggle in a Forest
Ans: (d) A Man's Struggle in a Forest
Step-by-step explanation:
To answer this question, we need to identify the main point or message of the extract. The extract tells us about how the narrator had stolen money from the old man's leather pouch and how he had turned off the road into the woods to avoid being caught. It also tells us about how he had gotten lost in the forest, and how he had walked and walked without finding a way out. The extract does not focus on how the narrator escaped, discovered, or had an adventure. It focuses on how he struggled or suffered in the forest and how he faced difficulties or challenges in his situation. Therefore, the headline that best suggests the central idea of the extract is (d) A Man's Struggle in a Forest.
Question (vi) Complete the sentence with ONE word.
The phrase "a big and confusing forest" suggests that the forest was _______________.
Ans: The phrase "a big and confusing forest" suggests that the forest was complex.
Step-by-step explanation:
To complete this sentence, we need to find a word that describes the forest's state or condition in this extract. The phrase "a big and confusing forest" suggests that the forest was not simple or easy to navigate or understand but rather complicated or difficult. It had many paths that twisted and turned, and it was hard to find a direction or an exit. Therefore, the word that fits this description is complex, which means consisting of many different parts or aspects that are connected or related. Therefore, the sentence can be completed as: The phrase "a big and confusing forest" suggests that the forest was complex.
