Practice Test-07

Parishram 2025
English

Q1 How much money does the crofter have in his (C) Redemption (D) Love
leather pouch?
Q8 What moral lesson does "The Rattrap" teach?
(A) 10 kronor (B) 20 kronor
(A) Always trust strangers
(C) 30 kronor (D) 40 kronor
(B) The world is full of traps
Q2 What does the peddler do after leaving the (C) Kindness can change people
crofter’s house? (D) Money is the root of all evil
(A) Returns the money
Q9 Why does the peddler decline the Ironmaster's
(B) Steals the money
initial invitation?
(C) Leaves the rattraps
(A) He doesn’t trust him
(D) Helps the crofter
(B) He feels guilty about stealing
Q3 Where does the peddler go after stealing the (C) He thinks it’s a trap
money? (D) He is afraid of being recognized
(A) To the forest
Q10 How does the peddler feel when he is mistaken
(B) To the Ironmaster’s house
for the Ironmaster’s friend?
(C) To the market
(A) Proud (B) Uneasy
(D) To another village
(C) Happy (D) Confident
Q4 Who mistakes the peddler for an old
Q11 Who is the main character in "The Rattrap"?
acquaintance?
(A) The Ironmaster
(A) The crofter (B) The Ironmaster
(B) The peddler
(C) The blacksmith (D) The valet
(C) Edla Willmansson
Q5 What is the Ironmaster's initial reaction to the (D) The crofter
peddler?
Q12 What does the peddler sell?
(A) He is suspicious
(A) Pots and pans
(B) He welcomes him warmly
(B) Rattraps
(C) He is indifferent
(C) Clothes
(D) He is angry
(D) Fruits
Q6 How does Edla react to the peddler's letter?
Q13 What does the peddler compare the world to?
(A) She feels betrayed
(A) A battlefield (B) A garden
(B) She is angry
(C) A rattrap (D) A forest
(C) She is moved
(D) She ignores it Q14 Who offers the peddler shelter for a night?
(A) The Ironmaster (B) The blacksmith
Q7 What is the main theme of "The Rattrap"?
(C) The crofter (D) The valet
(A) Greed (B) Revenge

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Q15 What does the crofter show the peddler? (C) His rattraps (D) His tools
(A) His money (B) His family

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 Answer Key
Q1 (D) Q9 (D)

Q2 (B) Q10 (B)

Q3 (A) Q11 (B)

Q4 (B) Q12 (B)

Q5 (B) Q13 (C)

Q6 (C) Q14 (C)

Q7 (C) Q15 (A)

Q8 (C)

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 Hints & Solutions
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Q1 Text Solution: peddler for an old regimental comrade.

Solution: d) 30 kronor Video Solution:

Explanation: The crofter shows the peddler his
30 kronor, which the peddler later steals.

Video Solution:

Q5 Text Solution:

Solution: b) He welcomes him warmly

Explanation: The Ironmaster warmly welcomes
the peddler, thinking he is an old friend.
Q2 Text Solution:

Solution: b) Steals the money Video Solution:

Explanation: The peddler steals the crofter’s
money after he leaves.

Video Solution:

Q6 Text Solution:

Solution: c) She is moved

Explanation: Edla is deeply moved by the
peddler's change of heart.
Q3 Text Solution:

Solution: a) To the forest Video Solution:

Explanation: The peddler escapes into the
forest to avoid getting caught.

Video Solution:

Q7 Text Solution:

Solution: c) Redemption
Explanation: The story revolves around the
theme of redemption through kindness.
Q4 Text Solution:

Solution: b) The Ironmaster Video Solution:

Explanation: The Ironmaster mistakes the

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Q8 Text Solution: Q11 Text Solution:
Solution: b) The peddler
Solution: c) Kindness can change people
Explanation: The story revolves around the
Explanation: The story teaches that genuine
peddler and his experiences.
kindness can transform a person's life.
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Q12 Text Solution:

Q9 Text Solution:
Solution: b) Rattraps
Solution: d) He is afraid of being recognized Explanation: The peddler makes and sells
Explanation: The peddler fears that the rattraps to earn a living.
Ironmaster might recognize him as a thief.
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Q13 Text Solution:

Q10 Text Solution:
Solution: c) A rattrap
Solution: b) Uneasy Explanation: The peddler sees the world as a
Explanation: The peddler feels uneasy rattrap, full of temptations that trap people.
because he knows the Ironmaster’s mistake
might lead to trouble. Video Solution:

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Q14 Text Solution: Q15 Text Solution:

Solution: c) The crofter Solution: a) His money

Explanation: The old crofter invites the Explanation: The crofter proudly shows the
peddler into his home and treats him kindly. peddler the money he earned by selling cow's
milk.
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