"anchoring earth" refers to
earth that holds firmly.
bark of the tree.
under nourishment of the tree.
inhuman nature of the human beings.
The tree grows ______
in a year.
in a short time.
over many years.
fast.
"jab" means
a sudden blow
stunning stroke
a playful slap
a strong punch
The root is the most _____________ source of the strength of the tree.
delicate
intricate
finely textured
sensitive
What is the secret source of the tree's strength?
leaves
trunk
roots
boughs
The tree is nourished by _________
sunlight, air and water.
leaves and sprouts.
the earth's crust.
soil, sunlight and water.
Who wrote the poem "On killing a tree"?
Rabindranath Tagore
Gieve Patel
Kushwant Singh
Sarojini Naidu
Which phrase in the third stanza emphasis the ruthless determination of man to kill a tree?
No.
To be pulled out.
Out from the earth cave.
The strength of the tree exposed.
"And then it is done."
What does the line suggest?
The tree is dead.
The tree will grow again.
A new plant has been planted.
The tree stands strong.
The poet feels that the growing of a tree is
a difficult process.
a life consuming process.
an energy consuming process.
a slow paced process.
