Inspiring Story of Faith and Kindness

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What does Lencho's reaction to the amount of money show about his personality?

Confidence and trust (correct)
Anger and frustration
Doubt and uncertainty
Surprise and curiosity

What motivates the postmaster to answer Lencho's letter?

To prove a point to Lencho
To maintain Lencho's faith in God (correct)
To show off his authority
To comfort Lencho in his time of need

What does Lencho's faith in God suggest about his personality?

He is optimistic and trusting (correct)
He is critical and skeptical
He is naive and gullible
He is desperate and helpless

How does the postmaster feel after fulfilling his resolution?

Content and satisfied (B) Signup and view all the answers

What does Lencho do when he realizes the amount of money is less than requested?

He starts writing another letter to God (A) Signup and view all the answers

What does the postmaster's action show about his character?

He is kind and charitable (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the tone of Lencho's letter to God?

Respectful and trusting (A) Signup and view all the answers

What does the story suggest about the importance of faith?

Faith is a source of comfort and strength (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the central theme of the story that is being referred to?

Faith in a higher power (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the main character, Lencho, seeking when he writes a letter to God?

Financial assistance (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the significance of the Money Order form in the activity?

It's a way to demonstrate trust in the postal system (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the tone of the 'Before you read' section?

Thoughtful and reflective (A) Signup and view all the answers

What does the phrase 'move mountains' suggest about faith?

It's a powerful and unstoppable force (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the author's purpose in asking the reader to think about what they would do in Lencho's situation?

To create a sense of empathy and understanding (B) Signup and view all the answers

What does the activity of filling out the Money Order form suggest about trust?

It's a leap of faith in the postal system (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the significance of the discussion with the teacher about the meanings of certain words?

It's a way to clarify meanings and promote understanding (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is one of Lencho's personality traits?

He is an ox of a man, working hard in the fields. (D) Signup and view all the answers

What does Lencho believe God can see?

Everything, including what is deep in one's conscience. (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the main reason Lencho writes a letter to God?

To ask for help, as he and his family will go hungry without it. (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the postmaster's reaction to the letter to God?

He is impressed and respectful of Lencho's faith. (D) Signup and view all the answers

What does Lencho's action of writing a letter to God show about his personality?

He is a man of strong faith and trust in God. (B) Signup and view all the answers

What does the phrase 'no one dies of hunger' mean in this context?

It means that people will not die from hunger, even if they are poor and struggling. (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the postmaster's comment about Lencho's letter?

What faith! I wish I had the faith of the man who wrote this letter. (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the tone of the conversation at the beginning of the story?

Upset and encouraging, with a sense of optimism. (B) Signup and view all the answers

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Study Notes

Lencho's Faith in God

Lencho, a farmer, writes a letter to God asking for 100 pesos after his crops are ruined in a hailstorm.
He has strong faith in God and believes God will help him.

The Postmaster's Actions

The postmaster, an amiable fellow, decides to answer Lencho's letter to God.
He collects money from employees and friends, but can only gather a little over half of the 100 pesos requested.
He sends the money with a letter signed with a single word: God.

Lencho's Reaction

Lencho receives the letter and is not surprised, showing his confidence in God.
However, he becomes angry when he counts the money and realizes it's not the full amount.

Lencho's Second Letter

Lencho writes another letter to God, expressing his disappointment and concern for his family's well-being.
He still believes God will help him and asks for the remaining amount.