Narrator's Reflections on Gardening

The narrator receives a call from Anna, who is concerned about some plants in their building's lot. Despite initial reluctance, the narrator helps water the plants and encounters a young girl who is also caring for them. This experience leads the narrator to reflect on life's unchangeable aspects and decide to improve the lot, finding purpose in nurturing the plants.

What does the narrator say about their phone ringing?

• It only rings during the night.

• It rarely rings, which they prefer.

• It rings only for emergencies.

• It rings constantly.

What kind of news did the narrator receive through phone calls?

• Tragic news about family incidents.

• News about a lottery win.

• Happy news about a new job.

• Updates about a friend's wedding.

What does Anna urgently ask the narrator to do?

• Call the police.

• Fix her car.

• Come quickly to her place.

• Help her with groceries.

What does Anna show the narrator from her window?

• A new car.

• A group of children playing.

• Some dying plants.

• A beautiful sunset.

What type of plants does the narrator identify?

• Bean plants.

• Cabbage plants.

• Sunflowers.

• Tomato plants.

Why were the beans lucky to have sprouted?

• They were planted in the wrong soil.

• They were planted too early.

• They were not watered enough.

• They were planted in the shade.

What does Anna ask the narrator to do for the plants?

• Replant them in pots.

• Water them thoroughly.

• Move them to a sunnier spot.

• Cover them with a cloth.

How did the refrigerator help the seeds?

• It bounced sunlight onto the soil.

• It protected them from wind.

• It kept the soil moist.

• It provided shade.

What was the girl's reaction when she saw the narrator watering the plants?

• She was indifferent.

• She was scared.

• She was happy.

• She was angry.

What realization does the narrator have after seeing the girl's actions?

• They should move to a new city.

• They can make a positive change in the lot.

• They should call the authorities.

• They need to buy more plants.