The Ashes That Made Trees Bloom Class 7 Worksheet English Honeycomb Chapter 1

Q.1. What was the reaction of the cruel old couple on seeing the dead kitten in the plot, the ashes that made trees bloom?
(a) They were delighted
(b) They got scared
(c) They got infuriated
(d) They wept inconsolably

Correct option is (c)
The wicked couple on seeing the dead kitten got infuriated as they expected some treasure instead. The old man started thrashing the poor animal and his wicked wife chopped the dog's head out of rage.

Q.2. The old woman made a cushion of ________ crape for her pet dog, Muko.
(a) Black
(b) Red
(ic) Green
(d) Blue

Correct option is (d)
The old dame made a cushion of blue crape for her pet dog and at mealtime, the dog would sit on it comfortably.

Q.3. The farmer was lovable as ________.
(a) man could ever be
(b) the dog gave him gold
(c) he was kind
(d) the neighbours helped him

Correct option is (c)
The farmer was lovable as he was kind to all the living creatures.

Q.4. Was the good old couple in the story The Ashes That Made Trees Bloom sad at their dog's death? Why?

The good old couple in this story The Ashes That Made Trees Bloom was very sad at their dog's death as they loved him as their own baby.

Q.5. How did it help him next? Answer in the context of Ashes That Made Trees Bloom.

The spirit of the dog informed the farmer in his dream that his wicked neighbours had burnt the hand-mill. He advised him to take the ashes of the mill and sprinkle them on the withered trees so they would bloom again.

Q.6. The old couple fed their pet dog with tidbits of ________ from their own chopsticks. (The ashes that made trees bloom)
(a) Red Meat
(b) Fish
(c) Chicken
(d) Pork

Correct option is (d)
The kind couple fed their pet dog with bits of fish from their own chopsticks with plenty of boiled rice. The dog was fed very well by the couple.

Q.7. What happened when the wicked man sprinkled the ashes?
(a) The tree blossomed
(b) It began to swing
(c) Dead leaves became alive
(d) Caused sneezing and choking

Correct option is (d)

• When the greedy neighbour heard that the old man's magic delighted the diamio, he also took the magic ashes to the highway. 
• He waited until the landlord’s train came along, and instead of kneeling down like the crowd, he climbed a withered cherry tree.
• When the landlord was directly under him, he threw a handful of ashes over him. But the tree showed no change. The dust rather blew into the nose and eyes of his lordship.

Q.8. How did the old couple become rich? Answer in the context of The Ashes That Made Trees Bloom.

The farmer dug out the pile of gold. It made him rich.

Q.9. What two things did spirit of the dog show them? (The Ashes That Made Trees Bloom)

The dog was buried, he appeared before them and said cut down the pine tree over his head. He asked them to make a mortar for his rice pastry and a mill for his bean sauce. Long after that the good old man dreamed again and spirit of dog spoke to him. He told them to take the ashes of the mill and sprinkle them on the withered trees. Then trees will bloom again.

Q.10. Read the passage and answer the following questions:
He sprinkled a pinch of ashes on it, and lo! It sprouted blossoms until it became a cloud of pink blooms which perfumed the air. The news of this filled the village, and everyone runs out to see the wonder. The covetous couple also heard the story, and, gathering up the ashes.....
(i) Who has been referred to as 'he' in the above lines?
(ii) What had been burnt down to form the ashes?
(iii) 'It' sprouted blossoms. What has been referred to as 'it' in the given lines?
(iv) What is the wonder that has been referred to in the given lines?

(i) The kind old farmer has been referred to as 'he' in these lines.
(ii) The mortar and the mill have been burnt down to form ashes.
(iii) The cherry tree has been referred to as 'it' in the given lines.
(iv) The withered bare cherry tree has been transformed into blossom with the ashes of mill and mortar sprinkled over it. This wonder has been referred to in the given lines.