The Ashes That Made Trees Bloom MCQs with Answers

Question-1. Instead of the treasure, they found:

1. a box
2. a dead kitten
3. a snake
4. a bag

Question-2. When the dog was scratching at a place, the old man thought that there must be….................buried.

1. a fish
2. seed
3. a pile of gold
4. a knife

Question-3. Which part of speech is plentifully?

1. adjective
2. verb
3. adverb
4. noun

Question-4. The suitable theme of the story is that

1. be kind to everybody
2. don?t be jealous
3. good deeds are rewarded
4. none of these

Question-5. After seeing the scratching of the dog, the old man thought it was a ?

1. Buried bone or bit of fish
2. Gold coin
3. Precious thing

Question-6. During the New Year, the rice pastry turned out to be

1. delicious food
2. waste
3. a heap of gold coin
4. poisonous food

Question-7. Mourning took place when the:

1. dog barked
2. dog followed the master
3. dog died
4. dog fainted

Question-8. In the days of daimios, the custom was ?

1. Every one must keep their eyes close
2. Everyone should keep their mouth shut
3. When their lord passed by for all the loyal people to shut up their high windows

Question-9. The man working hard on fields-

1. From morning to noon
2. From 7 a.m to 4 p.m
3. From morning until the sun had gone down behind the hills

Question-10. The dogs master

1. got the gifts
2. was Invited to the castle
3. was thanked by the king
4. all the above

Question-11. The greedy neighbor

1. got the reward
2. was invited to the castle
3. was beaten to death
4. ran away out of fear

Question-12. The withered trees sprouted as

1. green trees
2. beauty
3. flowers
4. blossoms

Question-13. The white heron followed the old man to ?

1. Harm him
2. Pick up the worms
3. Harm the little dog

Question-14. The wicked old man died because ?

1. He attempt a suicide
2. He had a complicated disease
3. The competent man of the procession tumbled him and beating him soundly

Question-15. The farmer was lovable as:

1. he was kind
2. man could ever be
3. the dog gave him gold
4. the neighbors helped him

Question-16. Who used to follow him?

1. His dog
2. A cow
3. A pet cat
4. His pet parrots

Question-17. The meaning of 'wicked' is:

1. honest
2. cruel
3. powerful
4. cunning

Question-18. Thus the mill was turned

1. Into ashes
2. upside down
3. to hit it hard
4. Into pieces

Question-19. Daimio was pleased when the old man sprinkled ash over the cherry tree because

1. it blinded the enemy
2. he could eat cherry
3. the withered tree blossomed
4. of the frangrance

Question-20. ?When the pastry was ready

1. it turned Into gold coins
2. It got burnt to ashes
3. the fire place was clean and tidy
4. the neighbors called him

Question-21. The ashes had to be

1. kept on the tree
2. hidden under the tree
3. sprinkled on the tree
4. tied to the tree

Question-22. The quality of feasting and sharing shows their

1. kindness
2. generosity
3. concern
4. goodness

Question-23. The old couple's only pet was a ?

1. Kitten
2. Little dog
3. Cute rabbit

Question-24. When daimios passed through everyone had to

1. kneel down
2. shout slogan
3. wave him
4. say him goodbye

Question-25. The boiled rice of wicked people turned into

1. lumps of foul mass of worms
2. brown rice
3. gold coins
4. delicious food

Question-26. The old man collected the…............and…........over the cherry tree.

1. manure, spread
2. dried leaves, spread
3. ash, sprinkle
4. insecticide, shower

Question-27. The…..............of the old couple was responded well by the dog.

1. misery
2. love
3. wealth
4. health

Question-28. They give their poor neighbours ?

1. New clothes
2. Huge amount of food
3. Plentifully

Question-29. In front of the cruel pair the dog began to scratch the ground near a ?

1. Oak tree
2. Pine tree
3. Apple tree

Question-30. The greedy neighbor threw ashes on

1. pine tree
2. the cherry tree
3. the withered cherry tree
4. the withered pine tree

Question-31. The wicked couple was…............the dog.

1. revengeful to
2. insensitive towards
3. hitting at
4. jealous of

Question-32. Which crop the old man used to sow in his fields?

1. Rice
2. Wheat
3. Maize
4. Barley

Question-33. The moral of the story Is that one should not be

1. short-tempered
2. selfish
3. Jealous
4. kind

Question-34. For the occasion of New Year the man wished to make ?

1. Some cartoon arts
2. Some rice pastry
3. Some posters

Question-35. What did the farmer take with him to the fields?

1. Spade
2. Some papers
3. Some labourers
4. None of these

Question-36. After the death of the dog, his owner went at night under the pine tree and-

1. Started morning for him
2. Set up some bamboo tubes in the ground as a tomb
3. Then find a clue about his sudden death.

Question-37. The good souls turned rich

1. suddenly
2. in an hour
3. within a short time
4. overnight

Question-38. What was the wicked old couple doing?

1. Taking their meal
2. Warming their hands from the fire
3. Sleeping
4. Waiting for someone

Question-39. Daimio was delighted to see

1. the cherry tree blossom
2. the old man
3. the cherry tree
4. the ashes

Question-40. The miracle of ashes was tried on

1. the mill
2. the withered trees
3. the blossoms
4. the mortar

Question-41. The high road near the village was In the news because of:

1. the new construction
2. a grand celebration there
3. the visit of daimio
4. Its renovation

Question-42. Who is 'the old pair' here?

1. The old man and his wife
2. The wicked old man and his wife
3. The two ladies
4. None of the above

Question-43. The action of the wicked neighbour also spoiled

1. the pomp and dignity of the procession
2. the discipline of the crowd
3. the mood of the body guard
4. the leaders uniform

Question-44. The result was

1. the tree blossomed
2. the tree did blossom partially
3. that sneezing and choking made daimio and his wife uncomfortable
4. good

Question-45. The kind couple fed the dog with ?

1. Tidbits of fish
2. Wastes of food
3. Fresh rice- water.

Question-46. When the dog's spirit comes again in the good old man's dream, he said

1. To destroy the mill
2. To take the ashes of the mill that wicked people had burned and sprinkle them on withered tree so they will bloom again
3. To punish the wicked couple

Question-47. The old man came under the pine tree

1. to mourn the death of his dog
2. to dig for gold
3. to hide his gold
4. to take rest

Question-48. What was the dog's name?

1. Tommy
2. Muko
3. Micky
4. Cuckoo

Question-49. The neighbors hoped that the dog would find for them

1. treasure
2. diamonds
3. money
4. jewels

Question-50. The dog?s spirit haunted him, The word means:

1. troubled
2. followed
3. advised
4. killed

Question-51. What did the old man do?

1. Went to his wicked neighbour?s house
2. Went to the garden
3. Went to the temple
4. None of the above