CBSE Class 6 English — Flashcards for Quick Revision

A: The main character is Rama Natha. He inherits large tracts of land from his father, but he does not look after them because he believes a magic potion can turn anything into gold.

A: Rama Natha wastes his time looking for a magic potion instead of caring for his land. Because of this, his fields are left empty and he spends a lot of money.

A: Madhumati is worried because Rama Natha keeps spending money on the idea of a magic potion. She fears that soon they will have no money left.

A: Gajaraj is the elephant in the story. He lived in the best booth of the royal stables and was the king’s elephant.

A: Gajaraj was sad because he had no friends. Royal comfort did not make him happy without companionship.

A: The mahout was Gajaraj’s elephant trainer and caretaker. He served food and bathed Gajaraj daily, but he was not a friend.

A: Amber is the young girl who returns from school, sits under the neem tree in her courtyard, and talks to the tree. She asks about its history, names, and uses.

A: Neem Baba is the personified neem tree. It speaks to Amber and tells her about its origin, names, and many uses.

A: Neem Baba says it was born millions of years ago somewhere in North India or Myanmar. This shows that the neem tree is very ancient.