Explore topic-wise MCQs in The Rattrap.

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1.

He felt he had been fooled by a
A. prankster
B. bait
C. crofter
D. policeman
Answer» C. crofter
Discussion
2.

The peddler entered the gate of the iron mill with the intention of
A. asking for food
B. meeting the master smith
C. shelter from rain and cold
D. chatting with his friends
Answer» D. chatting with his friends
Discussion
3.

The ironmaster mistook the rattrap peddler for
A. an old regimental comrade
B. an old servant
C. an old employee
D. an old cousin of his wife
Answer» B. an old servant
Discussion
4.

The ironmaster lived in the manor with his
A. sons
B. wife
C. oldest daughter
D. old mother
Answer» D. old mother
Discussion
5.

The purpose of her visit to the iron-mill was to
A. persuade the rattrap seller to spend Christmas Eve at their house
B. propose to him
C. counsel him
D. advise him to give up stealing
Answer» B. propose to him
Discussion
6.

The girl had brought with her the following article to make him feel warm
A. A blanket
B. A woollen shawl
C. A sweater
D. A fur coat
Answer» E.
Discussion
7.

The first move of the ironmaster was to make sure that the guest could
A. gain some flesh on his bones
B. have verification done
C. be given some money
D. be given some clothes
Answer» B. have verification done
Discussion
8.

What did the ironmaster feel when he saw the rattrap seller after he was well groomed by his valet?
A. Not pleased
B. Very happy
C. Suspicious
D. Angry
Answer» B. Very happy
Discussion
9.

The stranger s reaction to the ironmaster was
A. he made no attempt to hide his feelings
B. he was angry
C. he denied it completely
D. he started screaming
Answer» B. he was angry
Discussion
10.

The name of the ironmaster s daughter was
A. Emily Dickinson
B. Edla Willmansson
C. Sophia Loren
D. Mary
Answer» C. Sophia Loren
Discussion
11.

The rattrap peddler gave the ironmaster a lecture on
A. how the world is a rat trap
B. how to be honest
C. how to be ethically correct
D. how to be professional
Answer» B. how to be honest
Discussion
12.

What did the ironmaster s daughter say when the peddler was about to leave?
A. she asked him to stay for that day only
B. she said she wanted to go with him
C. she told him not to mind what her father had said
D. she asked him to leave after 2 days
Answer» B. she said she wanted to go with him
Discussion
13.

The rattrap peddler spent most of his Christmas Eve
A. laughing
B. singing
C. playing
D. sleeping
Answer» E.
Discussion
14.

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
Answer» D. None of these
Discussion
15.

What did the package left for Edla contain?
A. a small rattrap with 30 kroner on it
B. a small bangle
C. a necklace
D. a diamond ring
Answer» B. a small bangle
Discussion
16.

What was the Peddler s profession and who he was?
A. Selling, traveller
B. Begging, traveller
C. Stealing, thief
D. None of these
Answer» D. None of these
Discussion
17.

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
Answer» D. All of these
Discussion
18.

How much money had the peddler stolen from Crofter?
A. 20 kronors
B. 10 kronors
C. 40 kronors
D. 30 kronors
Answer» E.
Discussion
19.

The vagabond compared the whole world to a
A. planet
B. universe
C. space
D. rattrap
Answer» E.
Discussion
20.

The peddler s rattraps were made of
A. wood
B. aluminium
C. wire
D. plastic
Answer» D. plastic
Discussion
21.

The old man in the grey cottage
A. welcomed the peddler
B. shooed away the peddler
C. fought with the peddler
D. got into an argument
Answer» B. shooed away the peddler
Discussion
22.

The crofter had received a payment of
A. forty kroner
B. thirty kroner
C. twenty-five kroner
D. ten kroner
Answer» C. twenty-five kroner
Discussion
23.

The old man was very generous with his
A. confidence
B. money
C. food
D. guest
Answer» B. money
Discussion
24.

According to the seller what leads us to various miseries?
A. Attractions
B. People
C. Friends
D. Wishes and greed of comfort
Answer» E.
Discussion
25.

Who offered shelter to the Peddler?
A. A beggar
B. A friend
C. A milkman
D. An old Crofter
Answer» E.
Discussion
26.

What does the metaphor Rattrap in the lesson signify?
A. Humans
B.
C. C.
D. D.
Answer» E.
Discussion
27.

Why was he amused by his idea of a rattrap?
A. It was a bad joke
B. It was a good comparison
C. It was the exact situation and was humorous
D. None
Answer» D. None
Discussion
28.

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
Answer» E.
Discussion
29.

Why did the Peddler not reveal his true identity?
A. Because of fear
B. He didn t want to hurt them
C. In the greed of getting money
D. None of these
Answer» D. None of these
Discussion
30.

Why did Elda bring the Peddler to her house for Christmas cheer?
A. Because she knew him
B. He was very funny
C. He was good looking
D. Because of his resemblance to her father s old friend
Answer» E.
Discussion
31.

How is the Peddler influenced by meeting the Crofter and Edla?
A. He was encouraged to steal money
B. He became a rattrap seller
C. His heart was changed
D. None of these
Answer» D. None of these
Discussion
32.

Who used to make rattraps?
A. Crofter
B. Edla
C. Ironmaster
D. Peddler
Answer» E.
Discussion
33.

How did Crofter treat the Peddler?
A. Very rudely
B. In a strange manner
C. Friendly manner
D. None of these
Answer» D. None of these
Discussion
34.

The rattrap peddler returned to the man s house in order to
A. steal the thirty kroner
B. say thanks to the old man
C. take the bag he had left behind
D. note down the address of the old man
Answer» B. say thanks to the old man
Discussion
35.

What made the Peddler finally change his heart?
A. Edla s words
B. Edla s appearance
C. Edla s father
D. Edla s goodness and care
Answer» E.
Discussion
36.

Why did the Peddler decline the invitation?
A. Because he had stolen money
B. He wanted to run
C. He wanted to hide money
D. He wanted to remain at the mill
Answer» B. He wanted to run
Discussion
37.

Why did the Peddler feel like stealing?
A. has to repay a loan
B. has to buy a drink
C. habitual of it
D. due to others indifference to his needs
Answer» E.
Discussion
38.

Why did Edla plead her father not to send the Vagabond away?
A. Because of her father
B. Because he resembled her father s friend
C. Because she liked him
D. Because of sympathy and his poor life condition
Answer» E.
Discussion
39.

Who is the author of The Rattrap?
A. Selma Lagerlof
B. Thomas B. Allen
C. Howard Phillips
D. Sudha Murthy
Answer» B. Thomas B. Allen
Discussion
40.

Where has the story been set up?
A. Jewellery shops
B. Forests of Sweden
C. Roads of Sweden
D. Mines of Sweden
Answer» E.
Discussion
41.

In what manner has the story been narrated?
A. Non-fictious style
B. Realistic manner
C. Fairy tale manner
D. None of these
Answer» D. None of these
Discussion
42.

This story revolves around whom?
A. Around Crofter and his daughter
B. Around crofter
C. Around ironman
D. Around peddler- the Rattrap seller
Answer» E.
Discussion
43.

Why does the peddler knit up various kind of thoughts?
A. Because of greed
B. Because of travelling
C. Because of loneliness and poverty
D. None
Answer» D. None
Discussion
44.

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
Answer» D. None of these
Discussion