What did Muko lead the old couple to that changed their fortune?

A buried treasure.

Fill in the blanks: The old couple shared their wealth with ___ and ___ after finding the treasure.

Friends and neighbors.

True or False: The greedy couple was rewarded for their behavior in the story.

False. The greedy couple faced punishment for their wickedness.

What did Muko's spirit instruct the old man to create from the pine tree?

A mortar and a mill.

Fill in the blank: The old couple mourned Muko as if they lost their own ___.

Child.

What ultimately happened to the old couple at the end of the story?

They lived happily and prosperously.

Multiple Choice: What motivated the greedy couple to approach Muko?

They wanted to use him to find treasure for themselves.

What signifies the old couple's kindness throughout the story?

Their generosity in sharing their wealth with others.

Fill in the blank: The story teaches that good deeds and kindness lead to ___ and ___, while greed and cruelty lead to ___.

Happiness, prosperity, ruin

True or False: The character Muko, the dog, represents the negative impact of pets on our lives.

False. Muko represents loyalty and love, showing that pets can have a positive impact on our lives.

Fill in the blank: The word 'Demure' describes someone who is ___ and ___ in behavior.

Modest and reserved

Which word describes something that is 'smothered'?

Covered completely, often to the point of suffocation or excessive covering.

Fill in the blank: The term 'carcass' refers to the ___ of a dead animal.

Body

What is the meaning of 'tidbits'?

Small and interesting pieces of information or food.

True or False: 'Gleamed' means to be dull and lack luster.

False. 'Gleamed' means to shine brightly.