Here are the suggested answers based on the options provided in the essay:

1. **The time that wheat is yellow ripened is**: **B. in the middle of April**
2. **"A bumper crop" is**: **A. a crop with high yield**
3. **At noon, farmers**: **D. both A and C** (if they rested and took a nap)
4. **According to the essay, farmers were**: **A. not willing to give freely to ones who want a handle of stalk.**
5. **Harvest time is described as a race against time because**: **C. Farmers have to bring their crops home in the shortest time to avoid all risks.**

Make sure to verify these answers with the original essay for accuracy!