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1. Describe the place where Rakesh lives in "A Special Tree."

Rakesh lives with his grandfather in a small cottage at the edge of a forest. The cottage is near a town called Mussoorie, in the foothills of the Himalayas.

2. Why are cherries in "A Special Tree" such a special treat for Rakesh?

In the area where Rakesh lives, fruit trees are rare. This means that he has to buy imported cherries from the bazaar if he wants them, and since people in this area usually do not have a lot of extra money for treats, the cherries are special.

3. What are some of the lessons that Rakesh learns from his grandfather in "A Special Tree"?

Rakesh's grandfather teaches him that "lucky" things are only lucky if they are put to good use. And when Rakesh follows this advice and plants the cherry seed, it is his grandfather who teaches him how to care for it and how to have faith when it seems to be struggling to live. His grandfather also teaches him to be patient and wait for the sweeter fruit and that the tree feels special to him because of the work he put into it.

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