Understanding Nature's Impact on Agriculture

In the height of summer, a man and his flock endure the intense heat and the sounds of nature, including the cuckoo, turtledove, and goldfinch. Gentle breezes are suddenly replaced by a threatening north wind, causing the shepherd to fear impending storms. His fears are realized as lightning, thunder, and hailstones descend, disrupting his rest and damaging the crops.

What is the setting described at the beginning of the transcript?

• A high summer day under the sweltering sun

• A snowy winter landscape

• A bustling city

• A rainy autumn evening

Which birds' songs are mentioned in the first section?

• Eagle and hawk

• Owl and nightingale

• Turtledove and goldfinch

• Sparrow and robin

What causes the shepherd to tremble in the second section?

• The sight of a wolf

• The threatening North wind

• The sound of the cuckoo

• The heat of the sun

What natural elements rob the shepherd of rest?

• Gnats and flies

• Lightning and thunder

• The sweltering sun and dry air

• The sound of birds and rustling leaves

What ultimately happens to the crops?

• They flourish under the sun

• They are eaten by birds

• They are destroyed by hailstones

• They are harvested successfully