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English Core · 2024 · 5 marks
CBSE 2024 · Region 5 · Set 1 · Q12
She gave a little cry of joy. She found a small rattrap, … (The Rattrap) Saheb-e-Alam received a pair of discarded shoes with a hole in one of them.…
She gave a little cry of joy. She found a small rattrap, …
(The Rattrap)
Saheb-e-Alam received a pair of discarded shoes with a hole in one of them. In spite of this he was very happy. (Lost Spring)
Compare the joy that both Edla and Saheb experience after receiving their respective gifts.
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EDLA
Edla was happy because the Rattrap signifies the reformation of the Peddler
return of $\displaystyle 30$ kronors
reflects that he has overcome his temptation for money
gift reflects his gratitude
his sign as captain promises that he has shed Peddler's manners of life and to live the life of captain
SAHEB
his dream comes true
wishe for shoes fulfilled
a great luxury for a person who has never got a pair of slippers
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CBSE Class 12 English Core past-paper question from the 2024board exam, with the answer as CBSE’s own marking scheme gives it. Where our answers come from.