class 9th lesson 3 (The Neem Tree)

LESSON NO :3
(The Neem Tree)

Questions And Answers

Qno:1 Who has written the poem ”The Neem Tree”?         

Ans: Mrs.Elsa kazi was written the poem ”The Neem tree”.She was a german lady .she wrote poems in German and English

Qno:2 How can the neem tree prevent theburning heat of the sun from troubling us?                      

Ans: The Neem tree bears the heat of the sun itself and protect us from the trouble. It also gives shade to the weary people

Qno:3Why does the poetess say that the neem tree is un afraid?

Ans: The poetess says that the neem tree is unafraid because it stands in the open sun with out any protection or shelter . it faces boldly and bravely the hot sun

Qno:4 How does the poetess compare the “Neem tree” to man?

Ans: The poetess  compare the neem tree with man because he excepts that man should be bold and unafraid like the neem tree . A man should bear sufferings for others like the neem tree and provides comforts to others

Qno:5 what lesson does the poem “ The neem tree” Teach? 

Ans: The poem “ The neem tree” Teaches us the lesson of sacrifice should bear hardships for others. It should be the main aim of our life.

Qno:6 What does the neem look like?                                                                        

Ans: The neem tree looks like a bold man standing with unprotected head and sheltering arms to protect others

Qno:7 What happens to the weary traveler when he sits under the neem tree?                     

Ans: When the weary travelers sits under the neem tree ,All his sorrows disappear .He forgets his miseries and sufferings .He becomes fresh under its soothing shade

Qno:8 What according to the poetess is the highest aim of life?

Ans: The highest aim of life according to the poetess is to serve  others .Who are in troubles and grief.

References & Explanations

STANZA NO:1  My lovely Neem 

 That intercepts sun’s scorching beam.

Yet bears the rains refreshing spray

Thou charm’st the wanderers woe away

 Without soothing shade

REFERENCE:    These Lines have been taken from the poem” The neem tree”written by poetess Mrs: Elsa kazi                                                                                                                                  CONTEXT:    A man should learn the lesson of sacrifice and tolerance from the neem tree that human beings should live for others                                                                                                  EXPLANATION:   In this stanza the poetess says that the beautiful neem tree checks the burning rays of sun from falling  on the ground .it bears the heat of the sun with out waiting for the pleasant shower of rain .it gives comfort to the travelers by providing them cool shade

STANZA NO:2 

How Strong you are how unafraid

How green thy leaves inspite of all

The mid day flames that burning fall

upon thy un protected head.

REFERENCE:    These Lines have been taken from the poem” The neem tree”written by poetess Mrs: Elsa kazi.

CONTEXT:    A man should learn the lesson of sacrifice and tolerance from the neem tree that human beings should live for others

EXPLANATION:   In these fascinating lines of the poem, The poetess praises the role of  the neem tree and says that she is very strong and fearless Although the mid day flames of warmest season of the year fall upon her uncover head yet leaves very green and attractive

STANZA NO:3

 Could man be bold as the thou and rise

Above the earth,with the sheltering arm

To save the suffering ones from harm,

 from sorrows ,poverty and vice through sacrifice

REFERENCE:    These Lines have been taken from the poem” The neem  tree “written by poetess Mrs: Elsa kazi                                                                            

CONTEXT:    A man should learn the lesson of sacrifice and tolerance from the neem tree that human beings should live for others 

 EXPLANTION:    In this stanza the poetess wishes if man could be as brave as neem tree and try to save the human beings from grief, poverty, harm and wickedness by making sacrifice . The man can look at the life of neem tree and prove himself helpful and tolerant for the other people and save from troubles.

STANZA NO:4

Could man be steadfast and like there

Face every fate ,would it be not be

 Fulfillment of life’s loftiest dream My lovely Neem!

REFERENCE:    These Lines have been taken from the poem” The neem  tree “written by poetess Mrs: Elsa kazi 

CONTEXT:    A man should learn the lesson of sacrifice and tolerance from the neem tree that human beings should live for others

EXPLANATION:  In these interesting lines of the poem poetess wishes if a man could be firm footed like neem tree and face every fate boldly .If he does so it will be the completion of the best dream of his life .So a man should follow the life of neem tree to face every thing for the betterment of other’s

Central Idea
Nothing can be nobler than serving the suffering humanity. Hardships should be faced courageously to protect those who are in trouble.

Summary (neem tree)

The poem Neem tree has been written by Mrs. Els kazi Wife of Allama I.I Kazi who was the vice chancellor of the university of sindh (Jamshoro)  She wrote poems in German and English language. The poetess give the lesson of sacrifice. Who wrote many poems but neem tree is  one of her thought and understanding. In the poem ”The  Neem tree” the poetess describe that the neem tree is very useful for human beings in many ways .GOD created it with great purpose .The neem tree protects us from the burning rays of sun .its shade give comfort to weary travelers and timely or permanent relief to the people who come  to sit under it.  

The neem tree nears heat of the scorching sun its leaves do  not care for the mid day sparks, which are less than flames .it does not wait for the rainfall but goes on providing shelter to everyone without discrimination. The poetess is very kind to natural objects she feels pity on the neem tree but she compares the life of neem tree to that of human being and  excepts like neem tree, Human beings should also be helpful and protect their fellow men from harm, sorrow, poverty, wickedness and misfortunes. Every man should be kind , generous and co-Operative like Neem tree

Choose the correct Answer from given options     (MCQS)

The poem ”Neem tree” has been written by:                                                  

 (a)  Elsa kazi {T}    (b)  Long fellow     (c)  Wordsworth  (d) Abdul Majeed

The Neem tree prevents us from---------------------------------

(a)  Rain fall          (b) Burning heat{T}   (c)  Wind                 (d) air

Intercept means……………………………

(a)  To stop               (b) To cross each other{T}               (c) To put to gether

The highest aim of life is…………………………………..

(a)  Stead fast       (b)  adjustment        (c) Luxuries           (d)Adjust

Neem tree has been compared to………………………………. 

(a) Man                  (b) Soldier              (c)  Giants {T}           (d) Animal

Spray means…………………………….

(a)  Shower           (b) Tiny drop of water{T}      (c) Heavy rain

Woe means…………………………….

(a)  Happiness      (b) Grief                   (c)   Noble                (d)  Sorrowful {T}

Mrs. Elsa kazi was……………………….

(a)  English             (b)German  {T}      (c) Spanish               (d) Pakistan

“vice “ means…………………………………

(a)  Evils   {T}              (b) Bad luck            (c) Virtues                (d) Fortune

Mrs. Elsa Kazi was  Allama  I.I. Kazi’s …………………………………..

(a)  Friend              (b)  Relative           (c) Wife   {T}                 (d) None of them

Could man be bold as thou and……………………………..(a)   Rise  {T}               (b)  Arise                 (c) Go up                 (d) Appear

From sorrows poverty and vice.

(a)  Hard word            (b) Sacrifice          (c) Valour               (d) Effort

‘Loftiest ‘  means  very………………………………

(a) Good                   (b)  Fine                (c) Decent             (d)  Noble {T}                                          

Elsa kazi died on may 28,……………………..

(a) 1962                   (b)   1963                  (c) 1965                  (d)  1967 {T}

Scorching means very……………………………………

(a) Cold                  (b)   Hot   {T}                   (c) Calm                    (d)  pleasant

Mrs. Elsa kazi wants man to follow the …………. Of the  neem tree

(a)  Work               (b) Example  {T}             (c)   Deed                 (d) Role

“To save the……………………….ones from harm”

(a)    Suffering  {T}  (b) Crushing               (c)  Affecting          (d)  Crumbling

Elsa kazi came to Pakistan in……………………………..

(a)  1907 {T}              (b) 1908                    (c)  1910                    (d)  1922