A Lark and the Wheat Field Story

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What was the main reason for the young Larks' fear?

They were afraid of the wheat stalks growing tall.

They were afraid of the hail of wheat grains falling on their heads.

They were afraid of the Farmer's son.

They were afraid of being in danger during the harvesting process. (correct)

What did the Mother Lark tell her children when they first expressed their fear?

She told them not to be afraid because the wheat would not be harvested for a while. (correct)

She told them not to be afraid because the wheat was not yet ripe enough to be harvested.

She told them not to be afraid because the Farmer would not harvest the wheat himself.

She told them not to be afraid because the Farmer would wait for help from friends.

What event prompted the Mother Lark to decide to leave the nest?

The wheat stalks grew so tall that they could no longer see the sky.

The Farmer announced that they would start harvesting the next day without help. (correct)

The young Larks were no longer afraid of the harvesting process.

The Farmer decided to wait for his friends to help with the harvest.

What does the phrase 'a hail of wheat grains' suggest?

The wheat grains were being scattered by the wind. Signup and view all the answers

What can be inferred about the Farmer's decision to harvest the wheat himself?

He was concerned about losing half the crop if the harvest was delayed further. Signup and view all the answers

What can be inferred about the relationship between the Farmer and his son?

There is not enough information provided to infer their relationship. Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following best describes the Mother Lark's actions?

She was wise and took appropriate action to ensure her children's safety. Signup and view all the answers

What can be inferred about the purpose of this story?

To highlight the importance of parental guidance and protection. Signup and view all the answers

What does the phrase 'ripe golden grain' suggest about the wheat?

Both a and b. Signup and view all the answers

What was the initial reason the young Larks were frightened?

They knew they would be in danger if they did not leave the nest before the reapers came. Signup and view all the answers

What did the Mother Lark tell her children when they first expressed their fear?

That the Farmer would not harvest the wheat for a while yet. Signup and view all the answers

What prompted the Mother Lark to decide to leave the nest?

When the young Larks told her the Farmer said he would harvest the wheat himself the next day. Signup and view all the answers

What can be inferred about the Farmer's decision to harvest the wheat himself?

He was concerned about losing too much of the crop if he waited any longer. Signup and view all the answers

What does the phrase 'ripe golden grain' suggest about the wheat?

The wheat was ready to be harvested. Signup and view all the answers

What can be inferred about the relationship between the Farmer and his son?

They had a close, collaborative relationship. Signup and view all the answers

What is the main purpose of this story?

To highlight the vulnerability of small animals in the face of human activities. Signup and view all the answers

What does the phrase 'a hail of wheat grains' suggest?

The wheat was falling off the stalks due to the wind. Signup and view all the answers

What can be inferred about the Mother Lark's actions based on the story?

She was a determined and proactive bird who took charge of the situation to ensure her young's survival. Signup and view all the answers

What can be inferred about the purpose of the story?

To teach a moral lesson about the consequences of human actions on vulnerable creatures. Signup and view all the answers

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What was the main reason for the young Larks' fear?

What did the Mother Lark tell her children when they first expressed their fear?

What event prompted the Mother Lark to decide to leave the nest?

What does the phrase 'a hail of wheat grains' suggest?

What can be inferred about the Farmer's decision to harvest the wheat himself?

What can be inferred about the relationship between the Farmer and his son?

Which of the following best describes the Mother Lark's actions?

What can be inferred about the purpose of this story?

What does the phrase 'ripe golden grain' suggest about the wheat?

What was the initial reason the young Larks were frightened?

What did the Mother Lark tell her children when they first expressed their fear?

What prompted the Mother Lark to decide to leave the nest?

What can be inferred about the Farmer's decision to harvest the wheat himself?

What does the phrase 'ripe golden grain' suggest about the wheat?

What can be inferred about the relationship between the Farmer and his son?

What is the main purpose of this story?

What does the phrase 'a hail of wheat grains' suggest?

What can be inferred about the Mother Lark's actions based on the story?

What can be inferred about the purpose of the story?

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