15 Questions
Why did Gandhi decide to sit in the Persian class?
The Persian teacher was more lenient and considerate.
What did the Sanskrit teacher do to encourage Gandhi to learn Sanskrit?
He forced Gandhi to memorize Sanskrit by heart.
How did the students perceive the Persian teacher and the Sanskrit teacher?
The Persian teacher was easy-going and lenient, while the Sanskrit teacher was a hard taskmaster.
What influenced Gandhi's decision to learn Sanskrit?
The advice from his father.
How did the Sanskrit teacher react when Gandhi tried to join the Persian class?
He grieved and persuaded Gandhi to learn Sanskrit.
What best describes the postmaster's personality?
Cheerful and charitable
Why was Lencho eagerly waiting for rain to arrive?
His crops urgently needed water for growth
How did Lencho initially view the rain that began to fall on his cornfield?
As new coins falling from the sky
What unfortunate event occurred after the rain in Lencho's cornfield?
The rain turned into a hailstorm damaging the crop
How did Lencho feel when he saw his cornfield after the hailstorm?
Devastated by the total destruction of his crops
What was the initial reaction of the postman when he read Lencho's letter?
He laughed uncontrollably
What made Lencho believe that God would help him during his crisis?
His own strong faith in God
Why did Lencho expect a rich harvest from his corn field?
He believed in divine blessing for his hard work
How did the postmaster react differently from the postman upon reading Lencho's letter?
He became serious and couldn't help but appreciate the writer's faith
What motivated Lencho to console himself with the thought that 'no one dies of hunger'?
The belief that God would provide for his family during the crisis
Explore a story about the rivalry between a strict Sanskrit teacher and a lenient Persian teacher, and how Mahatma Gandhi's experience with both teachers differed. Discover the contrasting teaching styles and Gandhi's decision on which language to learn.
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