Chapter-4 The Ashes that Made Trees Bloom

1. Why did the neighbours harm the dog?

Explanation

The dog was not able to lead the neighbours to the treasure, so they became angry and killed the dog.


2. How does the old farmer show his kindness in the first two paragraphs?

Explanation

The old farmer is shown to be kind because he has a pet dog, and since he and his wife have no children, they love the dog like it is their own. They even feed it with titbits of fish from their own chopsticks.


3. What did the dog do to help the farmer find the hidden gold?

Explanation

The dog led the old farmer to a spot where it started scratching the earth. The old man dug the ground and found a pile of gold.


4. (i) How did the spirit of the dog help the farmer initially?
(ii) How did it help him again?

Explanation

(i) The dog's spirit asked his master to cut down the pine tree over his grave to make mortar for his rice pastry and a mill for bean sauce. The old couple followed the instructions, and when they poured the dough into the mill, it turned into a heap of gold coins.

(ii) The dog's spirit informed his master that the wicked neighbours had burned down the mill made from the pine tree. The spirit suggested that his master take the ash and sprinkle it on the withered trees to make them bloom.


6. The old farmer was rewarded by the daimio for scattering a pinch of ashes on a tree, which caused it to burst into blossom. However, the wicked neighbour sprinkled a handful of ashes that blew into the daimio's eyes, and he got angry and punished the neighbour to death.
NEIL: ___________ did you go on vacation?
LISA: We went to Hawaii.
NEIL: ___________ did you enjoy most about the trip?
LISA: Definitely the beaches.
NEIL: ___________ did you stay there?
LISA: We rented a small house near the beach.
NEIL: ___________ did you travel around the island?
LISA: We rented a car for the week.
NEIL: ___________ did you eat while you were there?
LISA: We tried a lot of local seafood and tropical fruits.
NEIL: ___________ did you enjoy most about the trip?
LISA: Definitely the beaches.
NEIL: ___________ did you stay there?
LISA: We rented a small house near the beach.
NEIL: ___________ did you travel around the island?
LISA: We rented a car for the week.
NEIL: ___________ did you eat while you were there?
LISA: We tried a lot of local seafood and tropical fruits.
LISA: We went to Hawaii.

Explanation

Where, What, Where, How, What.


6:

Complete the following dialogue by filling in the blanks with appropriate question words.


NEIL: ___________ did you go on vacation?

LISA: We went to Hawaii.

NEIL: ___________ did you enjoy most about the trip?

LISA: Definitely the beaches.

NEIL: ___________ did you stay there?

LISA: We rented a small house near the beach.

NEIL: ___________ did you travel around the island?

LISA: We rented a car for the week.

NEIL: ___________ did you eat while you were there?

LISA: We tried a lot of local seafood and tropical fruits.


Answer:

Where, What, Where, How, What.


7.

Fill in the blanks with the words given in the box.


how, what, when, where, which

(i) The musician was confused about ………….. instrument to play for the song and …………….. to start.

(ii) The students were asked ……………. they wanted to become in the future and ……………. they planned to achieve their goals.

(iii) I can’t remember ……………. I parked my car, but I know ………….. I went after that.

(iv) The guests were curious to know …………… the couple met and ………….. they fell in love.

(v) The hiker was lost and didn't know ……………. to go, so he asked a local for ………….. to find the nearest village.

(vi) The chef showed the customers …………….. to make the dish and ……………. ingredients to use to get the best results.


Answer:

(i) which,when.

(ii) what,how.

(iii) where,what.

(iv) how,where.

(v) where,how.

(vi) which,how.




8. When would you be advised not to talk with your mouth full?

Answer:

You would be advised not to talk with your mouth full when you are eating, regardless of your age.


9. When is it appropriate to say thank you?


Answer:

It is appropriate to say thank you when someone does something for you or gives you something, regardless of your age.


10. When might someone tell you that you are not funny?


Answer:

Someone might tell you that you are not funny if they do not find your joke or comment humorous, regardless of your age.


11. In the poem, what does the adult mean by saying "we cannot let them roam"?


Answer:

When the adult says "we cannot let them roam", he means that children should not be allowed to wander aimlessly or without supervision. They should be guided and protected by adults.


12. Why do you think the poem is titled "A Psalm of Life"?


Answer:

The poem is titled "A Psalm of Life" because it is a prayer for a meaningful and purposeful life. The poet is encouraging children to be responsible and productive members of society, to make the most of their time, and to strive for excellence in everything they do.


13. If you had to write a poem about childhood, what would you include in it? Write at least four lines.


Answer:

Childhood is a time of carefree bliss,

Full of joy and happiness,

Running wild and free without a care,

Life is simple, life is fair.