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1. 1.

   Which are the three Indian tribes that are associated with the semal tree? How is the semal tree significant in their cultures? Quote lines from the text to support your answer.

2. 2.

   How does the writer describe a semal tree? When does it lose its leaves?

3. 3.

   Why is the semal tree popular with honey bees?

4. 4.

   List four uses of semal wood. What is silk cotton used for?

5. 5.

   Why is the tree valuable for farmers and doctors?

6. 6.

   Name some of the birds that visit the tree. Why do they visit the tree?