Where was Grandfather resting on a warm sunny afternoon?
Which birds came to feed on the ripe cherries?
What miraculous sight surprised Grandfather and Rakesh in the garden around Rakesh's ninth birthday?
Why did Grandfather become grumpy during the severe winter?
Who was the cherry tree's very first visitor?
What misfortune happened to the cherry tree when it was about two feet high?
Why did Rakesh place pebbles around the cherry sapling?
How did Rakesh and Grandfather know that spring had arrived in the hills?
Where did Rakesh plant the cherry seed in the garden?
What crops did Rakesh's parents grow in their village?
Where had the cherries come from, and how much did Rakesh pay for them?
Where did Rakesh live, and with whom did he stay?
What did Rakesh whisper while touching the tree at the end of the story, and why?
According to Grandfather, why was the cherry tree so special compared to other forest trees?
How did Rakesh deal with the hairy caterpillar on the cherry tree?
How is Rakesh described when he turned eight years old?
How did the grass-cutter harm the young cherry tree?
What two things did Rakesh do after discovering the tiny sprouted cherry plant?
What advice did Grandfather give Rakesh about making the cherry seed lucky?
Why was Rakesh sent to stay with his grandfather in Mussoorie?
Mention the various creatures and birds that visited the cherry tree as it grew and blossomed.
Describe the difficulties and threats that the young cherry tree survived before it grew into a big tree.
Why did Rakesh come to live with his grandfather in Mussoorie, and how did he plant the cherry seed?
Explain the significance of Rakesh's concluding thought: 'Is this what it feels to be God?' with reference to the themes of the story.
Describe the warm relationship between Rakesh and his grandfather and how their shared bond enriched their lives.
Trace the journey of the cherry tree from a single seed to a fruit-bearing tree. How does the story highlight the resilience of nature?