The Ashes That Made Trees Bloom

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Read the Text 'The Ashes That Made Trees Bloom' and answer the mcqs. Then discuss the choices you made and why they were correct or incorrect. 



1. What was the name of the old couple's pet dog?

  • A) Tento Sama
  • B) Muko
  • C) O Dame
  • D) Pine Tree

2. How did the old man discover the treasure?

  • A) The dog led him to it
  • B) He found it while plowing
  • C) His wife dreamt about it
  • D) A passerby told him

3. What did the wicked neighbors hope the dog would find for them?

  • A) Gold coins
  • B) Bones
  • C) Dead kitten
  • D) Treasured artifacts

4. How did the wicked neighbors treat the dog?

  • A) They fed it well
  • B) They kicked and beat it
  • C) They ignored it
  • D) They adopted it

5. What did the spirit of the dog instruct the old man to do with the pine tree?

  • A) Burn it
  • B) Plant flowers around it
  • C) Make a mortar and mill from it
  • D) Carve a statue from it

6. What did the old man make from the pine tree?

  • A) A chair and table
  • B) A hammer and chisel
  • C) A mortar and mill
  • D) A boat and oar

7. What happened when the old man used the mortar and mill for the first time?

  • A) They turned into gold coins
  • B) They produced foul worms
  • C) They exploded
  • D) They caught fire

8. How did the old couple become rich again?

  • A) By selling their land
  • B) By winning a lottery
  • C) By grinding rice and beans
  • D) By finding another treasure

9. What did the stingy neighbor borrow from the old couple?

  • A) A cup of water
  • B) A bamboo tube
  • C) A mortar and magic mill
  • D) A tray of food

10. What happened when the stingy neighbor used the mortar and mill?

  • A) They produced gold coins
  • B) They turned into worms
  • C) They exploded
  • D) They disappeared

11. What did the stingy neighbor do after the mortar and mill failed?

  • A) Returned them to the old couple
  • B) Threw them away
  • C) Sold them to someone else
  • D) Used them as firewood

12. How did the spirit of the dog help the old man after its death?

  • A) By bringing him treasure
  • B) By haunting the wicked neighbors
  • C) By appearing in dreams and giving advice
  • D) By protecting the old couple from harm

13. What did the old man do to honor the spirit of the dog?

  • A) Built a shrine
  • B) Planted a tree
  • C) Wrote a poem
  • D) Carved a statue

14. Who found the treasure first in the story?

  • A) The old man
  • B) The old woman
  • C) The wicked neighbor
  • D) The dog

15. How did the neighbors react when they saw the gold pouring from the mill?

  • A) They celebrated
  • B) They were indifferent
  • C) They became jealous
  • D) They didn't notice

16. What was the main theme of the story?

  • A) Friendship
  • B) Greed
  • C) Love for animals
  • D) Family values

17. How did the old couple use their newfound wealth?

  • A) They traveled the world
  • B) They bought a mansion
  • C) They helped their neighbors
  • D) They invested in stocks

18. Why did the wicked neighbor kill the dog?

  • A) It attacked him
  • B) It found treasure for the old couple
  • C) It stole his food
  • D) It was old and sick

19. What did the old man discover buried under the pine tree?

  • A) A treasure map
  • B) Gold coins
  • C) A dead kitten
  • D) A magic lamp

20. How did the story end for the old couple?.

  • A) They lived happily ever after
  • B) They lost their wealth again
  • C) They moved away
  • D) They adopted a new pet
Location: Mogalturu, Andhra Pradesh, India

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