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)
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Question (i)
Who was the old man's guest in this extract?
- A crofter from Ramsjo Ironworks
- A peddler who sold rattraps
- A creamery owner who bought milk
- A day labourer who worked on the land
Answer:
Answer as written by the student:
(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 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?
- His porridge and tobacco
- His cow and creamery
- His land and ironworks
- His labour and prosperity
Answer:
Answer as written by the student:
(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 ____________.
Answer:
Answer as written by the student:
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.
Answer:
Answer as written by the student:
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?
- An Old Man's Generosity with His Guest
- An Old Man's Reminiscence of His Past
- An Old Man's Dependence on His Cow
- An Old Man's Pride in His Work
Answer:
Answer as written by the student:
(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 _______________.
Answer:
Answer as written by the student:
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.😊
