The Ashes That Made Trees Bloom Comprehension 1

The Ashes That Made Trees Bloom Comprehension 1

- September 14, 2024

Jumbled Sentences on this Lesson

For Drag and Drop Exercise ☝☝☝

Read the lesson 'The Ashes That Made Trees Bloom' and practice the following test.

Comprehension 1

1. What was Muko?

A) A cat
B) A dog
C) A bird
D) A rabbit

2. How did the old couple treat Muko?

A) They scolded it often.
B) They fed it well and treated it kindly.
C) They kept it tied up all the time.
D) They ignored its presence.

3. How did Muko help the old man discover treasure?

A) Muko barked loudly.
B) Muko led him to the spot and scratched the ground.
C) Muko brought him a map.
D) Muko dug up the treasure itself.

4. Why did the wicked neighbors try to coax Muko into their garden?

A) To feed him some treats.
B) To ask him to find treasure for them.
C) To play with him.
D) To take care of him while the owners were away.

5. What happened to Muko when he failed to find treasure for the wicked neighbors?

A) They rewarded him with more treats.
B) They ignored him.
C) They beat him to death.
D) They gave up and let him go.

6. How did the old man honor Muko after his death?

A) By burying him quietly.
B) By performing a ceremony and burning incense on his grave.
C) By forgetting about him.
D) By giving away all his belongings.

7. What did Muko instruct the old man to do in a dream?

A) Plant more trees in his garden.
B) Cut down the pine tree over his grave and make tools from it.
C) Forget about him and move on.
D) Travel to a distant land.

8. What did the old man make from the pine tree according to Muko's instructions?

A) A bed and a chair.
B) A house for himself.
C) A mortar and a mill.
D) A boat to sail the seas.

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

A) They broke.
B) They produced a heap of gold coins from rice pastry and bean sauce.
C) They produced worms instead of food.
D) They caught fire.

10. How did the wicked neighbors fare when they borrowed the mortar and mill?

A) They became rich like the old couple.
B) They got a pile of gems.
C) They turned the food into worms and destroyed the tools.
D) They returned the tools with thanks.

11. What did the old couple do with their newfound wealth?

A) They bought more dogs.
B) They traveled around the world.
C) They gave feasts to their friends and helped their poor neighbors.
D) They hid the gold in a secret place.

12. What lesson does the story of Muko teach?

A) Dogs are smarter than humans.
B) Greed leads to destruction.
C) Trees are valuable resources.
D) Dreams always come true.

13. Why did Muko refuse to help the wicked neighbors find treasure?

A) He was afraid of them.
B) He didn't like fish.
C) He was already tired.
D) He sensed their cruelty and greed.

14. How did Muko's spirit continue to help the old man after his death?

A) By haunting the wicked neighbors.
B) By appearing in dreams and giving instructions.
C) By digging up more treasure.
D) By becoming a guardian spirit of the village.

15. What happened to the wicked neighbors in the end?

A) They became rich and famous.
B) They moved away from the village.
C) They suffered a curse and lost everything.
D) They adopted a new dog.

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