English UT-1 Practice Test (Literature)

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What was Lencho's occupation?

Postmaster

Postman

Teacher

Farmer (correct)

What event led to the destruction of Lencho's crops?

Fire

Hailstorm (correct)

Drought

Earthquake

What was Lencho's request to God in his letter?

To send him one hundred pesos (correct)

To forgive his sins

To make him a richer person

To have a better harvest next season

How did the postmaster react to Lencho's letter?

He laughed out loud Signup and view all the answers

What did the postmaster decide to do after reading Lencho's letter?

Help Lencho financially Signup and view all the answers

What was unique about Lencho's personality?

He was a straightforward man Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary theme of the poem 'In the Dust of Snow'?

The poet's struggle with depression and sorrow Signup and view all the answers

What is the central idea expressed in the poem 'Fire and Ice'?

The inevitability of desire and destruction in human life Signup and view all the answers

How does the poet's mood affect their description of nature in 'In the Dust of Snow'?

It reflects their emotions and describes nature's bitter side Signup and view all the answers

What is the symbolic meaning of fire and ice in the poem 'Fire and Ice'?

They symbolize the destructive power of human emotions Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary effect of enjoying the simple moments of life, according to the poem 'In the Dust of Snow'?

It helps to eliminate day-to-day problems and worries Signup and view all the answers

What is the underlying tone of the poem 'Fire and Ice'?

One of caution and warning about the dangers of human emotions Signup and view all the answers

How much money did Lencho initially request from God?

One hundred pesos Signup and view all the answers

Why did Lencho not want God to send the rest of the money through the mail?

He thought the post office employees were 'a bunch of crooks' Signup and view all the answers

Who did Lencho suspect of stealing the remaining thirty pesos from the envelope?

The post office employees Signup and view all the answers

What did the postmaster do to Lencho's letter after Lencho had left the post office?

He read it Signup and view all the answers

What is the title of the poem mentioned in the passage?

Dust of Snow Signup and view all the answers

Why was Lencho upset when he counted the money in the envelope?

Because he received less money than he requested Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

A Letter to God

The story is about a poor and simple-minded farmer named Lencho who has faith in God.
Lencho's crops are destroyed by a hailstorm, leaving him with no harvest.
Despite his misfortune, Lencho has a strong faith in God and writes a letter to Him, requesting 100 pesos to sow his fields again and save his family from starvation.
The postmaster and employees of the post office are moved by Lencho's faith and decide to help him by collecting charity money.
The collected money, 70 pesos, is sent to Lencho, but he is angry and writes another letter to God, complaining about the missing 30 pesos.
Lencho suspects the post office employees of stealing the remaining money and asks God to send the rest of the money, but not through the mail.

Dust of Snow

"Dust of Snow" is a short poem written by Robert Frost.
The poem tells us that our view of perceiving things changes our minds and puts a greater impact on our lives.
The poem describes a crow, snow, and a hemlock tree, which represent the poet's depressive and sorrowful mood.
The poem suggests that by enjoying simple moments, we can get rid of our day-to-day problems and worries and live a happy and healthy life.

Fire and Ice

"Fire and Ice" is a short poem written by Robert Frost.
The poem expresses the idea that the world will end someday, either by fire or by ice.
The poet compares fire and ice to the self-destructing emotions of human beings.
The poem describes how humans let their emotions rule over them and have no control over their desires, leading to their downfall.
The poet thinks that fire and ice will lead to the destruction of the world, just like human emotions can lead to their own destruction.