- Describe the change the cherry tree underwent after the kind old man poured a pinch of ash over it.
- How did the daimio reward the kind farmer?
- How did the dog die?
- How did the dog repay to his masters?
- How did the kind old couple treat their dog?
- How did the old man come by the treasure?
- How did the spirit of the dog help the farmer first?
- How did the spirit of the dog help the farmer first? How did it help him next?
- How did the spirit of the dog help the farmer second time?
- How was the wicked farmer punished for his greed?
- How were the neighbours of the old couple?
- The old farmer is a kind person. What evidence of his kindness do you find in the first two paragraphs?
- Was the good old couple sad at his dog’s death? Why?
- What did Muko do to attract the farmer’s attention? Why?
- What did the dog do to lead the farmer to the hidden gold?
- What did the kind farmer do with the money he made from the gold?
- What did the leader of the van do with the kind couple?
- What happened to the wicked old man?
- What is the sun called in Japanese?
- What preparations did the kind old couple make for the New Year?
- What was the old farmer’s reaction when their pet dog was killed?
- What was the routine of the pet dog?
- Which pet did the old couple have? How did they look after it?
- Why did the daimio reward the farmer but punish his neighbour for the same act?
- Why did the neighbours kill the dog.
