The Tale of the Magical Cherry Blossoms

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What is the reason for the sadness in the village of Hakone?

Lack of rain during the winter (correct)

Unusually cold weather damaging crops

Drought during the summer

Excessive rain causing flooding

What is the belief about the fairy Sakura's visit to the village?

Sakura visits every year on New Year's Eve

Sakura visits whenever the village is in need

Sakura visits every spring to see the cherry blossoms

Sakura visits once every hundred years during a full moon (correct)

Why was Aya chosen by Sakura Fairy?

Aya is the most beautiful girl in the village

Aya is a very kind and selfless girl (correct)

Aya is the daughter of the village chief

Aya is the best farmer in the village

What is the special power of Sakura Fairy?

Fulfilling one special wish for one kindhearted person Signup and view all the answers

What is the significance of the cherry blossom trees in Hakone?

They create a colorful village each spring Signup and view all the answers

What is the significance of Mount Fuji in the story?

Mount Fuji is the nearby mountain near the village of Hakone. Signup and view all the answers

How does the absence of rain affect the village?

The absence of rain causes the plants and trees to not drink water, resulting in yellow leaves and dry streets in the village. Signup and view all the answers

What is the special power of Sakura Fairy?

Sakura Fairy has the power to fulfill one special wish for one kindhearted person. Signup and view all the answers

Why are the people in the village waiting for the night of the full moon?

People believe that once every hundred years, during a full moon, the fairy Sakura visits the village and has the power to fulfill one special wish for one kindhearted person. Signup and view all the answers