Who were the main trees in the story?

The main trees are the willow and the bamboo.

Why did people admire the bamboo at first?

People admired the bamboo because it was tall and straight.

What did the small plant want from the bamboo?

The small plant wanted the bamboo’s help to grow stronger.

Why did the bamboo refuse to help the small plant?

The bamboo was proud and did not want the plant to hold on to its trunk.

True or False: The bamboo eventually helps the little plant grow stronger.

False

The bamboo refuses to help, showing its pride.

How does the bamboo react to the buds that appear on the vine?

The bamboo calls the buds ugly and worries they might harm the trees, showing its pride.

Fill in the blank: The story illustrates that the willow's support leads to the little plant's transformation into a ___ flower.

Beautiful

What happened to the plant when it climbed the willow?

The plant grew tall, covered the willow with green shoots, and eventually bloomed beautiful flowers.

What type of emotions should we show to others, like the willow?

Kindness, care, and helpfulness

Why is the willow more admired at the end than the bamboo?

Because the willow helped the plant grow and showed kindness, while the bamboo was selfish.