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Assess Yourself

A. Tick () the correct answer.

1. What is the main theme of the poem?

(a) The beauty of nature
(b) The importance of selflessness and giving

(c) Aging gracefully
2. Who is the poet’s friend mentioned in the poem?

(a) the tree
(b) Kalam

(c) butterflies

3. What does the tree shed to give birth to new leaves?
(a) flowers

(b) nectar
(c) leaves

4. What does the tree’s continuous giving represent in the poem?
(a) Its age and wisdom

(b) Its burden and worries

(c) Its selflessness and joy in nurturing others
5. What do butterflies and bees do near the tree?

(a) They shed leaves.
(b) They bloom with flowers.

(c) They are attracted to the flowers for nectar.

B. Answer the questions briefly.

1. How does the tree feel while shedding its leaves?

2. How does the tree remain young and happy?

3. What is the tree’s attitude towards giving?

4. What does the poet compare the tree’s giving nature to?

5. How does the tree’s giving nature affect its appearance?

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