Understanding Emotions and Events in Poetry

What did the speaker in "Tomato Harvest" use to keep birds away from the seeds?

• Scarecrows

• Foil strips on strings

• Nets

• Plastic owls

What was the result of the fierce rain in the poem?

• The plants grew taller

• The garden flourished

• Most plants were beaten flat

• The soil became dry

How did the speaker feel after picking the first tomato?

• Disappointed

• Indifferent

• Proud and sweet

• Angry

What was the main reason the narrator's father bought Cowboy?

• To replace the narrator's lost pony

• To win horse races

• To teach the narrator responsibility

• To sell Cowboy for profit

How did the narrator feel about Cowboy's appearance?

• Embarrassed and ashamed

• Indifferent and accepting

• Proud and boastful

• Disappointed and regretful

What event did the narrator choose to compete in with Cowboy?

• Show jumping

• Dressage

• Barrel racing

• Cross-country

Why did Becky not feel threatened by the narrator in the race events?

• She was confident in her own skills

• She had a faster horse

• She had more experience

• She always won blue ribbons

What motivated the narrator to practice hard for the next show?

• The desire to win a prize

• The memory of Becky's smirks

• The encouragement from her father

• The need to prove Cowboy's worth

What did the narrator realize at the age of thirteen?

• That winning is not important

• That they can be the master of their own destiny

• That they should always rely on others

• That they should never try hard

How did the narrator feel at the end of the run?

• Disappointed

• Surprised

• Angry

• Confused