10 Questions
What is the central question posed in the story?
The central question posed in the story is what Lencho should put his faith in when his crops are ruined.
Does Lencho's letter reach God?
The story delicately poses the question of whether Lencho's letter reaches God.
What does Lencho do when his crops are ruined?
Lencho writes a letter to God asking for a hundred pesos.
Does God send Lencho the money he asks for?
The story leaves the question open as to whether God sends Lencho the money he asks for.
What activity is suggested related to sending money through the post office?
The suggested activity is to fill out the Money Order form using the clues provided.
What does Lencho request in his letter to God?
A hundred pesos
What is Lencho's occupation?
Farmer
What is the suggested activity related to sending money through the post office?
Filling out a Money Order form
What does the story delicately pose?
The question of what to put our faith in
What does the phrase 'faith can move mountains' imply?
Belief and determination can overcome great obstacles
Study Notes
Central Question and Storyline
- The central question posed in the story is about the possibility of God receiving a letter and responding to it.
- The story revolves around Lencho's letter to God and the unexpected outcome.
Lencho's Situation
- Lencho's crops are ruined due to a hailstorm.
- In response, Lencho writes a letter to God asking for money to buy seeds and plant again.
Letter to God and Response
- Lencho's letter reaches the post office, but not God.
- The post office employees are moved by Lencho's faith and collectively gather money to send to him.
- However, they are unable to collect the full amount Lencho requested.
- The post office employees send Lencho the money they collected, pretending it is from God.
Lencho's Occupation and Request
- Lencho is a farmer.
- In his letter to God, Lencho requests money to buy seeds and plant again.
Themes and Implications
- The story delicately poses questions about faith, trust, and the power of human kindness.
- The phrase 'faith can move mountains' implies that having strong faith can help overcome even the most difficult challenges.
Test your imagination and faith with this quiz inspired by the story of Lencho, a farmer who writes a letter to God asking for help. Predict the outcome and see how the story unfolds based on your guesses.
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