The People Who Hugged the Trees

Where does Amrita live?

• In a mountain village

• On the edge of the desert

• Near a river

• In a bustling city

Why are the trees important to Amrita and her village?

• They protect them from wild animals

• They shade the village, protect from sandstorms, and indicate water sources

• They provide wood for cooking

• They are used for building houses

What does Amrita do when the men come to cut the trees?

• Runs away to hide

• Cries loudly

• Hugs the trees and refuses to leave

• Pleads with the Maharajah for mercy

Why does the Maharajah want the trees cut down?

• To make furniture

• To build a fortress

• For firewood

• To clear land for farming

How does the Maharajah react when the villagers resist?

• He imprisons them

• He orders his soldiers to destroy the trees anyway

• He becomes furious but listens to Amrita's plea

• He ignores them

What natural event causes the Maharajah to change his mind?

• A flood

• A forest fire

• A sandstorm

• An earthquake

What promise does the Maharajah make at the end?

• To never enter the forest again

• To allow villagers to guard the forest

• To protect the forest and never cut down the trees

• To reduce the number of trees cut

Why do the villagers celebrate at the end of the story?

• They have received a reward

• The forest will be preserved

• They no longer have to pay taxes

• They have a new leader

What does Amrita teach her children about the trees?

• They should be cut down when needed

• They are like family who protect and support them

• They will make good wood for building

• They should never be touched or used

What is the main message of the story?

• The importance of respecting and preserving nature

• The importance of obeying rulers

• The danger of deforestation

• The importance of unity among villagers