Tomato 1 - Kids' Poems and Stories With Michael Rosen

The speaker shares a story about being given a tomato by their mother, despite their strong dislike for it. The mother insists on eating it, citing her own upbringing and the value of food. The speaker reluctantly tries to eat the tomato but finds it unpleasant, leading to a sulk. Ultimately, the speaker refuses to eat the tomato and misses out on dessert as a consequence.

What is the narrator's main complaint about tomatoes?

• They have a slimy texture.

• They are too crunchy.

• They are too spicy.

• They are too sweet.

What reason does the mother give for insisting the narrator eat the tomato?

• Tomatoes are expensive.

• Some people are less fortunate and would appreciate the food.

• Tomatoes are a rare delicacy.

• The narrator needs to learn to cook.

How does the narrator feel after trying to eat the tomato?

• Indifferent

• Satisfied

• Excited

• Horrified

What does the mother say about the effort involved in growing the tomato?

• It took months to grow.

• It was bought from a store.

• It was grown in a day.

• It was a gift from a neighbor.

What consequence does the narrator face for not eating the tomato?

• No dinner

• No dessert

• No television

• No playtime