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 crying ?”

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.
Complete the following -------- (3 )

(a) The girl was crying because----------

(b)The pine tree wanted the little girl to sleep for the night -----------

(c) To make the little girl happy the tree----------​

Answer 1

Answer:

because she lost her way.

b) The pine tree pointed to open a cave like place to sleep.

c) she is disappointed because her flowers withering on the ground and the pine tree gave gold coins to make her happy.