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UNIT 3 - SEC B The Cherry Tree

The story 'The Cherry Tree' by Ruskin Bond narrates the growth of a cherry tree planted by Rakesh and his grandfather, highlighting their bond and the lessons of care and perseverance. Over four years, the tree flourishes, providing fruit and shade, and becomes a symbol of their hard work and love for nature. The narrative emphasizes the importance of nurturing and the joy found in witnessing the tree's transformation.

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UNIT 3 - SEC B The Cherry Tree

The story 'The Cherry Tree' by Ruskin Bond narrates the growth of a cherry tree planted by Rakesh and his grandfather, highlighting their bond and the lessons of care and perseverance. Over four years, the tree flourishes, providing fruit and shade, and becomes a symbol of their hard work and love for nature. The narrative emphasizes the importance of nurturing and the joy found in witnessing the tree's transformation.

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THE CHERRY TREE

SUMMARY
The story is an account by Ruskin Bond of how a cherry tree was planted by
Rakesh and his grandfather. Written in simple language the story tells us about
the trials and tribulations of the tree, how it grew and how it became even bigger
than Rakesh in four years. It bore fruit and provided shade. The story also imparts
the lesson of caring, hard work and love for nature. Grandpa says: ‘Nothing is
lucky if you put it away. If you want luck, you must make it work for you.’ He
consoles Rakesh when the goat eats the young leaves and says: ‘It will grow again.
Cherry trees are tough.’ When he sees the cherry blossom he and Rakesh gaze at
the tree as though it had performed a miracle. And in the end he explains to
Rakesh that the tree is special because they had planted it themselves.

Understanding the Text:

A. Tick (✓) the correct answer:


1. Rakesh was ______________________ years old when he planted the cherry
tree.
a. fifteen b. six
c. eight d. nine
2. There were ______________________ fruits in the foothills of Northern India
where Rakesh lived.
a. many b. any
c. not many d. a great number of
3. Rakesh ate ______________________ of the cherries on his way home.
a. most b. a few
c. none d. all
4. Grandpa advised Rakesh to ____________________________.
a. roll the seed in his mouth b. enjoy its tang
c. throw it away d. plant the seed
5. Rakesh did not allow himself to look at the cherry tree every morning because
he ____________________________.
a. didn’t like it
b. didn’t want the goat to eat it
c. didn’t want Grandpa to know it was growing
d. didn’t want to be disappointed at its slow growth
6. Rakesh came back from the village ____________________________.
a. after helping his parents plough and sow fields
b. because he was bored there
c. and saw the praying mantis on the cherry tree
d. because he saw a caterpillar on his cherry tree
B. Answer these questions:
1. Why did Rakesh circle the tree with pebbles?
Ans: ____________________________________________________________
2. Describe the season in which the cherry tree grew quickly.
Ans: ____________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________________________

3. How was the cherry tree attacked before it could grow really big?
Ans: ____________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________________________
4. What did Grandpa see on the cherry tree one winter morning?
Ans: ____________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________
5. Why did Grandpa and Rakesh love the cherry tree the most?
Ans: ____________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________
C. Answer these questions with reference to the context:

1. ‘Then I’ll keep it.’

a. Who said this to whom? ___________________________________________

b. What was it? _____________________________________________________

c. What was he advised to do with it? ___________________________________

2. ‘They‘ll be better next year,’ said grandpa.

a. Who was Grandpa talking to?

________________________________________

b. What would be better? _____________________________________________

c. How were they this year? ___________________________________________

3. ‘How it changed!’ he said.

a. Who said this? ____________________________________________________

b. What had changed?________________________________________________

c. What did Grandpa and Rakesh feel about it? ___________________________

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