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Questions and Answers
What does Lencho ask for in his letter to God?
What does Lencho ask for in his letter to God?
- Money to support his family (correct)
- Guidance for his farming
- Help to fix his house
- A blessing for the harvest
What was Lencho's reaction when he received a letter with money?
What was Lencho's reaction when he received a letter with money?
- He thought it was a prank.
- He was angry that only part of the money arrived. (correct)
- He ignored the letter completely.
- He was grateful and praised God.
Who does Lencho believe is responsible for the missing money?
Who does Lencho believe is responsible for the missing money?
- The post office employees (correct)
- The farmers in his community
- God for not sending enough
- His family for not helping
How does Lencho demonstrate his faith in God?
How does Lencho demonstrate his faith in God?
What did the postmaster do after receiving Lencho's letter?
What did the postmaster do after receiving Lencho's letter?
What is the irony in Lencho's belief about the post office employees?
What is the irony in Lencho's belief about the post office employees?
What does Lencho's attitude toward the post office reveal about his character?
What does Lencho's attitude toward the post office reveal about his character?
Why does Lencho not try to find out who sent the money?
Why does Lencho not try to find out who sent the money?
Study Notes
Character & Plot
- Lencho is a farmer who writes a letter to God requesting money, believing that God will respond.
- Lencho receives a letter containing part of the money he requested.
- Lencho is initially pleased but then becomes angry because the full amount of money is not there as he believed.
- Lencho believes the post office employees have taken the rest of the money, despite the fact that they helped him.
Themes
- Faith: Lencho demonstrates unwavering faith in God, as he believes God will directly intervene and send him money.
- Irony: The story highlights the irony of Lencho's belief in a divine response while simultaneously suspecting the honesty of the post office workers. Despite his faith in God, he believes the local post office employees are corrupt even though they are the ones trying to help him.
Analysis
- The story explores the power of faith and the potential for misunderstandings, even in the face of good intentions.
- The postmaster, despite being a kind character, is unable to fulfill Lencho’s expectation of divine intervention and is instead seen as a thief.
- The story criticizes the blind faith of the characters, while also highlighting the potential for kindness in the face of unanticipated events.
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Description
Explore the narrative of Lencho, a farmer who writes to God in desperate need of help, and his ironic misunderstanding of faith and humanity. This quiz delves into key themes such as faith and irony, examining how Lencho's belief in divine intervention clashes with his suspicions of the post office. Test your understanding of these themes and the characters involved.
