Question

What is NOT one of the reasons the peddler was staying with the Willmanssons in "The Rat Trap"?

1) He was tired and needed a place to rest
2) He was attracted to the beautiful surroundings
3) He wanted to sell his goods to the Willmanssons
4) He was looking for a job

Answer 1

In 'The Rat Trap,' the peddler did not stay with the Willmanssons because he was attracted to the beautiful surroundings; his reasons were more necessity-driven.

Step-by-step explanation:

The question refers to the peddler's reasons for staying with the Willmanssons in Selma Lagerlöf's short story, The Rat Trap. Among the given options, the one that is NOT a reason for the peddler's stay is the peddler being attracted to the beautiful surroundings. The peddler, once a crook, finds himself in a transformative situation at the Willmanssons' home, which initially happens due to his need for shelter and rest, rather than the aesthetics of the place.