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What was Lencho's primary concern after the hailstorm?
What was Lencho's primary concern after the hailstorm?
- The destruction of his corn field (correct)
- His family's health
- The need for a new house
- His relationship with the postmaster
How did Lencho respond to the destruction of his crops?
How did Lencho respond to the destruction of his crops?
- He wrote a letter to God. (correct)
- He sought help from his neighbors.
- He decided to abandon farming.
- He blamed himself for the bad weather.
What amount did Lencho request from God in his letter?
What amount did Lencho request from God in his letter?
- A hundred pesos (correct)
- Seventy pesos
- Thirty pesos
- Fifty pesos
How did the postmaster respond to Lencho's letter?
How did the postmaster respond to Lencho's letter?
What was Lencho's reaction upon receiving the help?
What was Lencho's reaction upon receiving the help?
What belief did Lencho hold that guided his actions throughout the story?
What belief did Lencho hold that guided his actions throughout the story?
What was Lencho's opinion about the post office employees after receiving the money?
What was Lencho's opinion about the post office employees after receiving the money?
What overall lesson does Lencho's story convey?
What overall lesson does Lencho's story convey?
Flashcards
Who was Lencho?
Who was Lencho?
Lencho was a hard-working farmer who relied on his crops for his family's livelihood. He had a deep understanding of farming and expected a good harvest due to the rain.
What happened to Lencho's crops?
What happened to Lencho's crops?
Lencho's hope for a good harvest was destroyed when a hailstorm ravaged his field, transforming his once-green crops into a snowy landscape.
How did Lencho respond to the hailstorm?
How did Lencho respond to the hailstorm?
Despite losing everything, Lencho had unwavering faith in God. He believed God could help him recover from the loss and wrote a letter asking for a hundred pesos to replant his field and feed his family.
How did the postmaster react to Lencho's letter?
How did the postmaster react to Lencho's letter?
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What was Lencho's reaction to the money he received?
What was Lencho's reaction to the money he received?
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What are the lessons of Lencho's story?
What are the lessons of Lencho's story?
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What is the theme of 'A Letter to God'?
What is the theme of 'A Letter to God'?
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How does the postmaster contribute to the irony in the story?
How does the postmaster contribute to the irony in the story?
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Study Notes
Lencho's Sadness After the Hailstorm
- Lencho, a farmer, lived on a hill and grew corn.
- He hoped for a good harvest.
- A hailstorm destroyed his corn crop.
Lencho's Strong Belief in God
- Lencho wrote a letter to God asking for 100 pesos to replant his crops.
- He believed God would help him.
The Postmaster's Response
- Lencho's letter reached the post office.
- The postmaster and employees collected money to help Lencho.
Lencho's Disappointment and Second Letter to God
- Lencho received only 70 pesos.
- He was disappointed and wrote another letter to God.
- He accused the post office employees of theft.
Conclusion: Lessons of Faith and Help from Others
- Lencho's story highlights faith in the face of hardship.
- It shows the kindness of others helping those in need.
- The story explores themes of trust and compassion.
Character Sketch of Lencho
- Lencho was a hardworking farmer, reliant on his crops.
- He had prior success with his farming.
- He knew crops needed rain; the hailstorm destroyed his crops.
- He possessed strong faith in God.
- He was able to read and write.
- Lencho was confident God would provide assistance.
- His disappointment stemmed from receiving less than the requested amount; he felt cheated.
- Despite his anger, he maintained faith in God.
- He felt the post office employees were dishonest and instructed God to send money directly to him in his second letter.
- Lencho's innocence and unwavering faith in God are central themes in the story.
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