Short Story Analysis: 'The House on the Hill'
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What kind of view did Lencho have from the height where his house was located?

  • He could see a desert and a lake.
  • He could see a forest and a mountain.
  • He could see a city and a marketplace.
  • He could see the river and a field of ripe corn. (correct)

    • What did Lencho hope for regarding the weather throughout the morning?

  • Strong winds and thunderstorms.
  • Sunny weather with no rain.
  • A downpour or at least a shower. (correct)
  • A snowfall to cool down the heat.

    • Who was preparing supper while Lencho was observing the sky towards the north-east?

  • The older boys.
  • Lencho himself.
  • The woman. (correct)
  • The smaller children.

    • What was mentioned as one possible purpose for sending money in the text?

    <p>Magazine subscription.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What were the three parts of the form mentioned in the text?

    <p>Money Order form, part for official use, Acknowledgement.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What did Lencho hope for?

    <p>That the hailstorm would bring him silver coins instead of destroying his crops.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why did Lencho say the raindrops were like 'new coins'?

    <p>Because they appeared to be falling in different sizes, resembling different denominations of coins.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How did Lencho's fields change after the hailstorm?

    <p>The cornfield was totally destroyed, leaving no corn for that year’s harvest.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How did Lencho feel when the hail finally stopped?

    <p>He was filled with sadness as he realized that all his crops, especially the corn, were destroyed.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was Lencho's single hope during the night after the storm?

    <p>That God would provide him with assistance in coping with the loss and overcoming hunger.</p> Signup and view all the answers

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