Farmer's Experience with Sesame Seeds

A farmer hears about the benefits of black sesame and decides to plant it. He buys seeds, tastes them raw, and finds them unpalatable. The store owner explains that roasting enhances their flavor. The farmer roasts the seeds, making them delicious, and plants them. Despite his efforts, the seeds don't sprout. A neighboring farmer discovers the seeds were roasted, explaining they can't grow. The farmer learns that roasting is for consumption, not planting.

What motivated the farmer to start planting black sesame?

• He received free seeds.

• He heard it was nutritious and yielded a good harvest.

• He wanted to try a new crop.

• He heard it was easy to grow.

What did the farmer do after preparing his field?

• He started planting immediately.

• He asked his neighbor for advice.

• He tested the soil.

• He went to buy black sesame seeds.

Why did the farmer taste the raw sesame seeds?

• To test their bitterness.

• To check if they were fresh.

• To determine if they were fragrant.

• To see if they were sweet.

What was the farmer's reaction to the taste of raw sesame seeds?

• He found them sweet.

• He found them bitter and astringent.

• He found them tasteless.

• He found them spicy.

What did the seed store owner say about the taste of roasted sesame seeds?

• They would become spicy.

• They would become sour.

• They would become fragrant and nutritious.

• They would become sweet.

What did the farmer do with the sesame seeds after buying them?

• He stored them in a cool place.

• He gave them to his neighbor.

• He roasted them until they were fragrant.

• He planted them immediately.

How did the farmer feel after roasting the sesame seeds?

• Indifferent

• Excited and satisfied

• Disappointed

• Confused

What problem did the farmer face after planting the roasted seeds?

• The seeds were eaten by birds.

• The seeds did not sprout.

• The seeds were washed away by rain.

• The seeds were stolen.

What did the neighboring farmer discover about the seeds?

• They were planted too deep.

• They were not watered enough.

• They were roasted and could not sprout.

• They were of poor quality.

What was the main mistake the farmer made according to the neighboring farmer?

• He did not water the seeds.

• He planted the seeds too late.

• He roasted the seeds before planting.

• He used the wrong type of soil.