The Rattrap: Class 12 English Core (CBSE) important questions and practice
The Rattrap is chapter 4 of 21 in CBSE Class 12 English Core. Below are the topics the paper draws from, the question types that come up again and again, and a free practice test on this chapter alone.
Topics in this chapter
- Selma Lagerlof's story and the peddler's rattrap philosophy
- The crofter's hospitality and the theft of thirty kronor
- The ironmaster mistakes the peddler for Captain von Stahle
- Edla Willmansson's kindness and the Christmas Eve
- Transformation of the peddler and the gift with the letter
- Theme: the world as a rattrap and the redeeming power of compassion
What examiners usually ask
- Why did the peddler think of the world as a rattrap?
- How did Edla manage to persuade the peddler to stay for Christmas and what effect did it have on him?
- What made the peddler sign himself as 'Captain von Stahle'?
Exam tip
The transformation question is the long-answer staple: trace the theft, the forest where he feels trapped, Edla's trust, and the rattrap gift returning the crofter's money; mention that the title is both literal and metaphorical.
Frequently asked questions
What are the important questions from The Rattrap for CBSE Class 12?
The question types listed above repeat most often in CBSE Class 12 English Core papers for this chapter. Practise them with the chapter test and then attempt them inside a full previous-year paper under time.
Is The Rattrap in the CBSE Class 12 English Core syllabus?
Yes. The Rattrap is part of the current CBSE Class 12 English Core syllabus, as listed on this site from the prescribed textbook.
Can I practise The Rattrap MCQs in Hindi?
Yes. The chapter test and explanations are available in Hindi and English, with an AI doubt solver for any question.