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What made the ironmaster realize that the peddler was not his comrade?
What made the ironmaster realize that the peddler was not his comrade?
- The peddler's shaved beard and new clothes (correct)
- The peddler's refusal to accept the invitation for Christmas
- The crofter informing him that the peddler was a fraud
- The church revealing the peddler's true identity
How did the ironmaster initially mistake the peddler for his old comrade?
How did the ironmaster initially mistake the peddler for his old comrade?
- Because the peddler mentioned specific details about their past
- Having similar facial features and expressions (correct)
- Due to their shared history of being thieves
- The peddler's request for Christmas dinner
What did the ironmaster initially plan to do when he realized the peddler was not his comrade?
What did the ironmaster initially plan to do when he realized the peddler was not his comrade?
- Help him escape to avoid trouble
- Turn him in as a fraud (correct)
- Invite him to stay as a guest
- Ask for an explanation from the peddler
Why did Edla insist on letting the peddler stay and celebrate Christmas with them?
Why did Edla insist on letting the peddler stay and celebrate Christmas with them?
What did the ironmaster and Edla expect to find missing at home after learning about the peddler's identity?
What did the ironmaster and Edla expect to find missing at home after learning about the peddler's identity?
What lesson does 'The Rattrap' story primarily aim to teach?
What lesson does 'The Rattrap' story primarily aim to teach?