Cheese Mystery Quick Check

See how much you remember about farmers, food and working together.

Comprehension

1. Why was Farmer Jones worried?

His cows would not produce milk. He received only a small part of the price customers paid. He wanted to sell his farm.

2. Why did Toby visit Farmer Glyn as well as Farmer Jones?

To buy some vegetables. To compare tractors. To find out whether another farmer had similar problems.

3. What gave Toby the idea for a farm shop?

A new supermarket. An old farm building that could be reused. A television programme.

4. Why was the old farm building worth keeping?

It was too expensive to knock down. It gave the farm character and reminded people about its history. It was the biggest building on the farm.

5. What was the biggest lesson the two farmers discovered?

They should compete with each other. They should both lower their prices. By working together they could help each other and their community.

The quiz questions below use this short piece from the story:

“Toby looked at the old stone barn.”

“It could become a wonderful farm shop,” he said.

Farmer Jones smiled.

“Perhaps people would enjoy buying local food here,” he replied.

6. “Toby looked at the old stone barn.” Which is the verb?

Toby looked barn

7. “The old stone barn.” Which word is an adjective?

barn old the

8. “People would enjoy buying local food.” Which word is the adjective?

buying food local

This question is not scored. If you lived near Farmer Jones, which idea would you suggest to help local farmers?

Sell more local produce in schools. Hold a monthly farmers' market. Create a farm café. Design your own idea.

There is no single right answer. Talk about which idea might help the farmers and the local community most.