Question

A) The old man was just as generous with his confidence as with his porridge and tobacco. The guest was informed at once that in his days of prosperity his host had been a crofter at Ramsjo iron works and had worked on the land. Now that he was no longer able to do day labour, it was his cow which supported him. Yes, that bossy was extraordinary. She could give milk for the creamery every day, and last month he had received all of 30 Kronor in payment. 1 Who is the guest mentioned in the passage? The iron master The crofter The daughter of the ironmaster The Peddler 1 What did the host do in his days of prosperity? Sold milk Worked in the iron mill Was a crofter Worked as a blacksmith 1 Why was the old man trying to be generous to the guest? He was showing etiquettes He wanted to impress him He was showing off He wanted the guest to feel at home​

Answer 1

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Explanation:

A) The old man was just as generous with his confidence as with his porridge and tobacco. The guest was informed at once that in his days of prosperity his host had been a crofter at Ramsjo iron works and had worked on the land. Now that he was no longer able to do day labour, it was his cow which supported him. Yes, that bossy was extraordinary. She could give milk for the creamery every day, and last month he had received all of 30 Kronor in payment. 1 Who is the guest mentioned in the passage? The iron master The crofter The daughter of the ironmaster The Peddler 1 What did the host do in his days of prosperity? Sold milk Worked in the iron mill Was a crofter Worked as a blacksmith 1 Why was the old man trying to be generous to the guest? He was showing etiquettes He wanted to impress him He was showing off He wanted the guest to feel at home​

Answer 2

Concept: To answer the following questions choosing from the options given.
Answer:
1) The guest mentioned in the passage was the peddler.
2) The host was a crofter at Ramsjo iron in his days of prosperity.
3) The old man was trying to be generous because he wanted the guest to feel at home.
Hence, the answers are choosen from the options provided.
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