Short Story Analysis: The House on the Hill

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What was Lencho most likely hoping for throughout the morning?

Sunny weather to dry the crops

Strong winds to clear the sky

Hailstorm to damage the fields

A downpour or at least a shower (correct)

Why did the woman say, 'Yes, God willing' in response to Lencho's comment?

To show her belief that rain is in God's hands (correct)

To express her hope for good weather

As a gesture of agreement with Lencho

To indicate her doubt about rain coming

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

He thought the raindrops were bringing him luck

He was trying to describe the size of the raindrops (correct)

He wanted to use the raindrops as currency

He was imagining the raindrops were actually coins falling

What did Lencho do when he went out during the rain?

Felt the rain on his body Signup and view all the answers

What did Lencho believe the big drops of rain represented?

Ten cent pieces Signup and view all the answers

Why did the woman call everyone for dinner?

To ensure they eat on time Signup and view all the answers

What did Lencho spend the morning doing?

Watching the sky Signup and view all the answers

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

They were unusually large Signup and view all the answers

What did the woman mean by saying, 'Yes, God willing'?

She hoped for a downpour Signup and view all the answers

Why did Lencho go out during the rain?

To feel the rain on his body Signup and view all the answers

What was the significance of Lencho saying, 'These aren’t raindrops falling from the sky, they are new coins'?

He was being metaphorical Signup and view all the answers

Why did Lencho expect a downpour or at least a shower?

To water his crops Signup and view all the answers

Short Story Analysis: The House on the Hill

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Questions and Answers

What was Lencho most likely hoping for throughout the morning?

Why did the woman say, 'Yes, God willing' in response to Lencho's comment?

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

What did Lencho do when he went out during the rain?

What did Lencho believe the big drops of rain represented?

Why did the woman call everyone for dinner?

What did Lencho spend the morning doing?

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

What did the woman mean by saying, 'Yes, God willing'?

Why did Lencho go out during the rain?

What was the significance of Lencho saying, 'These aren’t raindrops falling from the sky, they are new coins'?

Why did Lencho expect a downpour or at least a shower?

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