A Letter to God: Comprehension Quiz
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What was the primary concern of Lencho and his family?

  • Their relationship with God
  • Their hunger and poverty (correct)
  • The condition of their house
  • Their social status

    • What was Lencho's occupation?

  • A farmer (correct)
  • A clerk
  • A writer
  • A teacher

    • What did Lencho believe could help him and his family?

  • His neighbors
  • The government
  • God (correct)
  • His own abilities

    • What was Lencho's emotional state when the hail stopped?

    <p>Upset</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the significance of the raindrops to Lencho?

    <p>They were like new coins</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What did Lencho do on the following Sunday?

    <p>He wrote a letter to God</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary reason for Lencho's anger after receiving the letter?

    <p>The amount of money he received was less than what he had asked for.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the postmaster's motivation for sending money to Lencho?

    <p>He was inspired by Lencho's confidence in God.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does Lencho's reaction to the money reveal about his character?

    <p>He has complete faith in God's ability to provide for him.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the tone of the postmaster as he looks on from his office?

    <p>Content and satisfied with his good deed.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does Lencho's letter to God reveal about his attitude towards the post office employees?

    <p>He distrusts them and believes they are crooks.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What aspect of the situation is ironic?

    <p>The money was sent by someone who was not God.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a hailstorm characterized by?

    <p>Small balls of ice that fall like rain.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main idea of the poem 'Dust of Snow' by Robert Frost?

    <p>The significance of a small event in changing one's mood</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the effect of the 'dust of snow' on the poet's heart?

    <p>It gave the poet a change of mood</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the meaning of the word 'rued' in the poem 'Dust of Snow'?

    <p>Held in regret</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    A Letter to God

    • The story revolves around Lencho, a farmer who works like an animal in his fields.
    • Lencho's hope is in God, and he believes God will help him in times of need.

    The Storm

    • A strong wind began to blow, accompanied by large hailstones that destroyed Lencho's crops.
    • This event led to Lencho's loss of hope and his decision to write a letter to God.

    Letter to God

    • Lencho writes a letter to God, stating that if God doesn't help him, his family will go hungry.
    • He sends the letter and waits for a response.

    Response from God

    • The postmaster, experiencing contentment, sends Lencho seventy pesos as a response to his letter.
    • Lencho is not surprised but becomes angry when he counts the money, believing God would not have made a mistake.

    Second Letter

    • Lencho writes a second letter to God, asking for the remaining money, stating that the post office employees are a bunch of crooks.

    Metaphors in the Story

    • Clouds are compared to huge mountains.
    • Raindrops are compared to hailstones.
    • Locusts are compared to a plague.
    • Lencho is compared to an ox of a man, indicating his strength and hard work.

    Irony in the Situation

    • The irony lies in Lencho's accusations towards the post office employees, who are actually the ones who sent him the money.

    Conflict in the Story

    • The conflict between humans and nature is illustrated through the destruction caused by the hailstorm.
    • The conflict between humans is shown through Lencho's accusations towards the post office employees.

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    Test your understanding of the story 'A Letter to God' with this quiz. Answer questions about Lencho's hopes, feelings, and experiences. Improve your reading comprehension skills with this exercise.

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