Class 12 English - Flamingo - Chapter The Rattrap NCERT Solutions | Why was he amused by this idea?

From where did the peddler get the idea of the world being a rattrap?

Why did he show the thirty kroner to the peddler?

Did the peddler expect the kind of hospitality that he received from the crofter?

Did the peddler respect the confidence reposed in him by the crofter?

Why was the crofter so talkative and friendly with the peddler?

What was Franz expected to be prepared with for school that day?

What is Saheb looking for in the garbage dumps? Where is he and where has he come from?

What is the “misadventure” that William Douglas speaks about?

Strike out what is not true in the following.

a. Rajkumar Shukla was
    (i) a sharecropper.
    (ii) a politician.
    (iii) delegate.
    (iv) a landlord.

b. Rajkumar Shukla was
    (i) poor.
    (ii) physically strong.
    (iii) illiterate.

What does the writer mean by ‘the fiery misery’ of those subjected to make-up’?

What are some of the positive views on interviews?

Where was it most likely that the two girls would find work after school?

What did Franz notice that was unusual about the school that day?

What explanations does the author offer for the children not wearing footwear?

What were the series of emotions and fears that Douglas experienced when he was thrown into the pool? What plans did he make to come to the surface?

Who was the English visitor to the studios?

What changes did the order from Berlin cause in school that day?

What did Franz notice that was unusual about the school that day?

How did the instructor “build a swimmer” out of Douglas?

Why do you think the servants thought Gandhi to be another peasant?

What could be some of the reasons for the migration of people from villages to cities?

How would you describe the character and temperament of Sophie’s father?

Is Saheb happy working at the tea-stall? Explain.

Why did the author appear to be doing nothing at the studios?

The author has used gentle humour to point out human foibles. Pick out instances of this to show how this serves to make the piece interesting.