Question 5 - Chapter 4 - The Rattrap - Flamingo - Chapters (Literature) - English Class 12

Read the extract and answer the following questions.

Extract:

She looked at him compassionately, with her heavy eyes, and then she noticed that the man was afraid. ‘‘Either he has stolen something or else he has escaped from, jail’’, she thought, and added quickly, “You may be sure, Captain, that you will be allowed to leave us just as freely as you came. Only please stay with us over Christmas Eve.’’ She said this in such a friendly manner that the rattrap peddler must have felt confidence in her. ‘‘It would never have occurred to me that you would bother with me yourself, miss,’’ he said. ‘’I will come at once.’’ 

(The Rattrap)

Question (i)

Who was the woman who looked at the man compassionately in this extract?

1. She was the old man's daughter
2. She was the ironmaster's daughter
3. She was the peddler's daughter
4. She was the crofter's daughter

    Answer:

Answer as written by the student:

(b) She was the ironmaster's daughter

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 2.
• This tells us that the extract is from the chapter The Rattrap from class 2 textbook.
• If we read the chapter, we will find out that the woman who looked at the man compassionately in this extract was Edla Willmansson, the ironmaster's daughter. She had mistaken the peddler for an old acquaintance of her father, and had invited him to stay with them for Christmas Eve.
• Therefore, the correct answer is B. She was the ironmaster's daughter.😊

Question (ii)

 What did the woman notice about the man in this extract?

1. She noticed that he was hungry and tired
2. She noticed that he was handsome and charming
3. She noticed that he was afraid and nervous
4. She noticed that he was rude and arrogant

    Answer:

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Answer as written by the student:

(c) She noticed that he was afraid and nervous

Step-by-step explanation:

• To answer this question, we need to read the second sentence of the extract carefully.
• The sentence says, "and then she noticed that the man was afraid."
• This means that she observed or realized that he was feeling scared or anxious about something, and that he did not trust or feel comfortable with her or her father.
• Therefore, the correct answer is C. She noticed that he was afraid and nervous.😕

Question (iii)

Complete the sentence appropriately. 

The phrase "allowed to leave us just as freely as you came" suggests that ____________.

    Answer:

Answer as written by the student:

The phrase "allowed to leave us just as freely as you came" suggests that the woman did not want to force or detain the man to stay with them, and that she respected his choice or will.

Step-by-step explanation:

• To complete this sentence, we need to understand what the phrase "allowed to leave us just as freely as you came" means.
• The phrase means that the woman would not prevent or stop the man from leaving them, and that she would let him go without any trouble or obligation. She also implied that he had come to them without any coercion or pressure, and that he was free to do as he pleased.
• Therefore, the sentence can be completed as: The phrase "allowed to leave us just as freely as you came" suggests that the woman did not want to force or detain the man to stay with them, and that she respected his choice or will.😊

Question (iv)

 Pick evidence from the extract that helps one infer that the woman was friendly and kind to the man.

    Answer:

Answer as written by the student:

The evidence from the extract that helps one infer that the woman was friendly and kind to the man is that she looked at him compassionately, she said "please" and "only", and she called him "Captain".

Step-by-step explanation:

• To answer this question, we need to find a part of the extract that shows that the woman was friendly and kind to the man.
• The part of the extract that shows this is: "She looked at him compassionately, with her heavy eyes ... She said this in such a friendly manner ... Only please stay with us over Christmas Eve ... Captain."
• This shows that the woman was friendly and kind to the man, because she looked at him with sympathy or pity, she spoke to him in a polite or pleasant way, she used words that showed her respect or request, and she called him by a title that showed her honor or admiration.
• Therefore, the evidence is that she looked at him compassionately, she said "please" and "only", and she called him "Captain".😊

Question (v)

 Which of the following headlines best suggests the central idea of the extract?

1. A Woman's Mistake in Inviting a Stranger
2. A Woman's Compassion for a Stranger
3. A Woman's Curiosity about a Stranger
4. A Woman's Fear of a Stranger

    Answer:

Answer as written by the student:

(b) A Woman's Compassion for a Stranger

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 woman looked at the man compassionately, and how she noticed that he was afraid. It also tells us about how she assured him that he could leave freely, and how she invited him to stay with them over Christmas Eve. It also tells us about how the man felt confidence in her, and how he agreed to come with her.
• The extract does not focus on how the woman made a mistake, or how she was curious, or how she was scared. It focuses on how she showed compassion or kindness for a stranger, and how she tried to make him feel comfortable or welcome.
• Therefore, the headline that best suggests the central idea of the extract is B. A Woman's Compassion for a Stranger.😊

Question (vi)

Complete the sentence with ONE word. 

The phrase "It would never have occurred to me that you would bother with me yourself, miss" suggests that the man was _______________.

    Answer:

Answer as written by the student:

 The phrase "It would never have occurred to me that you would bother with me yourself, miss" suggests that the man was surprised.

Step-by-step explanation:

• To complete this sentence, we need to find a word that describes the man's state or condition when he said this to the woman.
• The phrase "It would never have occurred to me that you would bother with me yourself, miss" suggests that the man did not expect or anticipate that the woman would pay attention or care for him personally, and that he was taken aback or astonished by her gesture or offer.
• Therefore, the word that fits this description is surprised, which means feeling or showing wonder or astonishment at something unexpected or unusual.
• Therefore, the sentence can be completed as: The phrase "It would never have occurred to me that you would bother with me yourself, miss" suggests that the man was surprised.😮

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