Q. Who were the main characters in the story?
Ans. An old couple and their pet dog Muko were the main characters.
Q. What was the name of the dog?
Ans. The dog was named Muko.
Q. How did the old couple treat Muko?
Ans. They loved and cared for him like their own child.
Q. What did Muko discover under the tree?
Ans. He discovered a hidden treasure under the tree.
Q. What happened after the treasure was found?
Ans. The old couple became rich and helped others.
Q. Who were the neighbors?
Ans. The neighbors were greedy and jealous people.
Q. Why did the neighbors borrow Muko?
Ans. They wanted to find treasure for themselves.
Q. What happened when Muko was taken by the neighbors?
Ans. The dog found nothing, and the neighbors became angry.
Q. What did the neighbors do to Muko?
Ans. They cruelly killed the dog.
Q. How did the old couple feel after Muko died?
Ans. They were deeply saddened.
Q. What grew from the mortar made from the tree?
Ans. A magical tree grew from it.
Q. What happened when ashes were spread on trees?
Ans. The trees blossomed instantly.
Q. Who heard about the miracle?
Ans. The daimio (lord) heard about it.
Q. How did the old man make the trees bloom?
Ans. He sprinkled the ashes on the trees.
Q. What reward did the old man receive?
Ans. He received gifts and honor from the daimio.
Q. What happened when the greedy neighbor tried the trick?
Ans. The ashes blew into the daimio’s eyes.
Q. What punishment did the neighbor receive?
Ans. He was punished and imprisoned.
Q. What lesson does the story teach?
Ans. Kindness and honesty are rewarded.
Q. Why is the story called The Ashes That Made Trees Bloom?
Ans. Because magical ashes caused dead trees to blossom.
Q. What is the central theme of the story?
Ans. Goodness triumphs over greed and selfishness.