The Cherry Tree

Where did Rakesh get the cherries that he planted?

• His village

• His school

• Mussoorie bazaar

• Grandfather's garden

What did Rakesh initially do with the last cherry seed?

• Threw it away

• Planted it

• Gave it to Grandfather

• Kept it in his pocket

What was one of the early challenges the cherry tree faced after sprouting?

• A goat ate its leaves

• It was blown over by a storm

• A dog dug it up

• It was flooded by rainwater

Why did Grandfather think the cherry tree was special?

• It was from Kashmir

• They had planted it themselves

• It was the only tree in the garden

• It had the most beautiful flowers

What did Rakesh use to surround the newly planted cherry tree?

• A fence

• Pebbles

• A rope

• Flowers

What did Rakesh say when he found a caterpillar on the cherry tree?

• "Come back when you're a butterfly."

• "Don't harm the tree."

• "You'll eat all the leaves!"

• "I need to remove this."

How old was Rakesh when the cherry tree first bore fruit?

• Nine

• Six

• Ten

• Eight

How did the cherry tree's first fruit taste to Rakesh?

• Sweet and delicious

• Too sour

• Bitter

• He didn't taste it

What did Grandfather and Rakesh notice during a warm sunny afternoon?

• A bird's nest on the tree

• The cherry tree's first blossom

• The tree was taller than Rakesh

• A squirrel climbing the tree

What does the tree symbolize in the story?

• Hope

• Friendship

• Nature's beauty

• Growth and perseverance