CBSE Class 10 English: A Letter to God Summary
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What happened to Lencho's crops?

  • Drought destroyed them
  • They were eaten by locusts
  • A hailstorm destroyed them (correct)
  • They were destroyed by a flood

    • What is the name of the author of the story 'A Letter to God'?

  • Mexican poet and novelist
  • Lencho
  • G.L. Fuentes (correct)
  • Unknown

    • What did Lencho have a strong faith in despite the loss of his crops?

  • God (correct)
  • The kindness of his neighbors
  • His own strength and hard work
  • The government's aid

    • What kind of farmer was Lencho?

    <p>Poor and simple-minded</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was Lencho hoping for before the hailstorm destroyed his crops?

    <p>A bountiful harvest</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main theme of the story 'A Letter to God'?

    <p>The strength of faith in adversity</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What did Lencho request from God in his letter?

    <p>One hundred pesos to sow his fields again</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why did the postman laugh heartily after reading Lencho's letter?

    <p>Because the letter was addressed to God</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How did the postmaster respond to Lencho's letter addressed to God?

    <p>He laughed and then decided to help Lencho</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why did Lencho become angry when he saw the money in the envelope?

    <p>Because there was less money than he had requested</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What did Lencho criticize in his second letter to God?

    <p>The post office employees for stealing his money</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why did the postmaster open and read Lencho's second letter immediately?

    <p>To confirm if any additional money was requested by Lencho</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the reaction of the postmaster and employees to Lencho's letter?

    <p>They felt compassionate and decided to help Lencho</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How did Lencho feel about God's ability to send money through the mail?

    <p>He thought it was impossible for God to send money through the mail</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why did the postmaster decide to help Lencho?

    <p>He was moved by the faith of the farmer and wanted to support him</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What did Lencho believe about God's actions regarding the money sent?

    <p>God had made a mistake by sending only seventy pesos instead of one hundred pesos</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    The Story 'A Letter to God'

    • Lencho's crops were destroyed by a hailstorm.
    • The author of the story is not specified in the questions.

    Lencho's Character

    • Lencho was a poor farmer who had a strong faith in God despite the loss of his crops.
    • He was a humble farmer who believed in God's goodness.

    Lencho's Expectations

    • Before the hailstorm, Lencho was hoping for a good harvest to support his family.

    The Main Theme

    • The main theme of the story is the power of faith and trust in God.

    Lencho's Letter to God

    • Lencho requested help from God in his letter, asking for money to support his family.
    • The postman laughed heartily after reading Lencho's letter because it was unusual and showed Lencho's innocence.

    The Postmaster's Response

    • The postmaster responded to Lencho's letter by opening it and reading it, then deciding to help Lencho.
    • The postmaster and employees were moved by Lencho's letter and decided to collect money to help him.

    Lencho's Reaction to the Money

    • Lencho became angry when he saw the money in the envelope because he thought it was not from God.
    • He believed that God could not send money through the mail.

    Lencho's Second Letter

    • Lencho criticized the people who had sent the money in his second letter to God.
    • The postmaster opened and read Lencho's second letter immediately because he was curious about Lencho's reaction.

    The Postmaster's Decision

    • The postmaster decided to help Lencho because he was moved by Lencho's faith and innocence.

    Lencho's Belief

    • Lencho believed that God was responsible for the money sent, but he was confused about how God could send it through the mail.

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    Get a concise summary of Chapter 1, A Letter to God, from the Class 10 English textbook, ‘First Flight’. This quiz provides a comprehensive summary of the prose with CBSE Notes, helping you understand the story by G.L. Fuentes.

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