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SAI International School

Competency-Based Questions

Session: 2025-26

Subject-English
Class-VI (The Fir Tree)

Multiple Choice Questions (Remembering & Understanding)

1. What was the Fir Tree most eager for?
a) To become the tallest tree in the forest
b) To be cut down and taken away
c) To talk to birds and animals
d) To grow next to the oak tree
2. How did the Fir Tree feel during Christmas time in the house?
a) Sad and alone
b) Confused and overwhelmed
c) Excited and proud
d) Angry at the people
3. What lesson does the story aim to teach?
a) Nature is cruel and unforgiving
b) Patience always pays off
c) Live in the present and appreciate what you have
d) Trees should not be cut down
4. What happened to the Fir Tree at the end of the story?
a) It was replanted in the forest
b) It was used for firewood and burned
c) It became part of a wooden toy
d) It was preserved in a museum
5. Why was the Fir Tree never satisfied with its life in the forest?
6. Describe the Fir Tree’s feelings when it was decorated for Christmas. What does
this reveal about its character?
7. How do the birds in the story act as a symbol or contrast to the Fir Tree?
8. How did the Fir Tree’s hope and reality differ after being cut down?
9. What message does the story convey about time and the way we view our lives?
10. Imagine you are the Fir Tree. Write a short diary entry after being placed in the
family’s living room for Christmas.
11. How does the author use the changing seasons to reflect the Fir Tree’s emotional
journey?
12. Design a poster that spreads the moral of the story: "Be present and value what
you have." Include a short slogan and a sketch/visual.
13. In what way is the Fir Tree’s story a reflection of human behaviour and desires?
14. How is irony used in the story to highlight the Fir Tree’s fate?