Question

Long, long ago, in a big forest, there were many trees. Among the cluster of trees,
there was a very tall pine tree. He was so tall that he could talk to the stars in the sky. He
could easily look over the heads of the other trees. One day late in the evening, the pine
tree saw a ragged, skinny girl approaching him. He could see her only because of his height.
The little girl was in tears. The pine tree bent as much as he could and asked her : "What is
the matter? Why are you dying ?"
The little girl, still sobbing, replied, "I was gathering flowers for a garland for goddess
Durga, who I believe, would help my parents to overcome their poverty and I have lost my
way". The pine tree said to the little girl, "It is late in the evening. It will not be possible for
you to return to your house, which is at the other end of the forest. Sleep for the night at
this place." The pine tree pointed out to an open cave-like place under him. The little girl
was frightened of wild animals. The girl quickly crept into the cave-like place. The pine tree
was happy and pleased with himself. He stood like a soldier guarding the place. The little girl
woke up in the morning and was amazed to see the pine tree standing guard outside the
cave. Then her gaze travelled to the heap of flowers that she had gathered the previous
night. The flowers lay withering on the ground. The pine tree understood what was going on
in the girl's mind. He wrapped his branches around the nearby flower trees and shook them
gently. The little girl's eyes brightened. But a great surprise awaited her. The pine tree
brought out a bag full of gold coins which had been lying for years in the hole in its trunk
and gave it to the girl. With teary eyes she thanked her benefactor and went away.
Answer the following questions in about one or two sentences each:
(1x6=6)
a. Why was the girl crying?
b. Where did the pine tree want the little girl to sleep for the night?
c. Why was the little girl disappointed when she looked at the flowers?
d. What did the tree do to please the girl?
e. (e)What was finally brought by the pine tree?
f. What did the girl do at last? Was she happy?​

Answer 1

So long question not able to read sorry