A Letter to God Summary
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What was the main reason why Lencho wrote a letter to God?

  • To express his gratitude for the bountiful harvest
  • To seek advice on how to improve his farming techniques
  • To complain about the post-masters' dishonesty
  • To request financial help after his crop was destroyed by a hailstorm (correct)

    • How did Lencho react when he found out his harvest had been destroyed?

  • He wrote a letter to God seeking help (correct)
  • He celebrated the opportunity to start anew
  • He gave up farming altogether
  • He blamed God for the natural disaster

    • What job did Lencho have?

  • Journalist
  • Poet
  • Postman
  • Farmer (correct)

    • What was Lencho's attitude towards God in the story?

    <p>Thankful and reverent (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why did Lencho question the honesty of the post-masters in the story?

    <p>They helped him anonymously but he still doubted their integrity (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the initial reaction of the postmaster upon reading the letter addressed to God?

    <p>He laughed very much (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why did the postmaster decide to help Lencho with money?

    <p>He was impressed by Lencho's unquestioned faith in God (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How did Lencho react upon counting the money he received from the post office?

    <p>He became angry on God and wrote another letter (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What did Lencho request in his second letter to God?

    <p>To send him more than 70 pesos this time (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What did the postmaster and employees learn about Lencho from his letters?

    <p>That Lencho doubted the honesty of the post-office employees (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Lencho's Letter to God

    • Lencho wrote a letter to God because his crops were destroyed by a hailstorm, leaving him without any food or money.

    Lencho's Reaction to the Hailstorm

    • When Lencho found out his harvest had been destroyed, he was devastated and felt hopeless.

    Lencho's Job and Attitude

    • Lencho was a farmer.
    • He had a strong faith in God and believed God could help him in times of need.

    Lencho's Doubts about the Post-Masters

    • Lencho questioned the honesty of the post-masters because he thought they might steal the money sent to him by God.

    The Postmaster's Initial Reaction

    • The postmaster was initially surprised and amused upon reading the letter addressed to God.

    The Postmaster's Decision to Help

    • The postmaster decided to help Lencho with money because he was touched by Lencho's faith and wanted to prove that God could be kind and generous.

    Lencho's Reaction to the Money

    • When Lencho counted the money he received from the post office, he was disappointed because it was not the full amount he had requested.

    Lencho's Second Letter to God

    • In his second letter to God, Lencho requested the remaining amount of money he needed.

    The Postmaster's Insights about Lencho

    • The postmaster and employees learned about Lencho's strong faith, honesty, and simplicity from his letters.

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    Description

    Read a summary of the story 'A Letter to God' by G.L. Fuentes, focusing on the protagonist Lencho's unquestionable faith in God. The story revolves around a Latin American farmer seeking help from the Almighty. Dive into the themes and plot of this classic tale.

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