Short Story Comprehension: The House on the Hill
6 Questions
0 Views

Choose a study mode

Play Quiz
Study Flashcards
Spaced Repetition
Chat to lesson

Podcast

Play an AI-generated podcast conversation about this lesson

Questions and Answers

What did Lencho predict throughout the morning?

  • A sunny day
  • A hailstorm
  • A downpour (correct)
  • A good harvest
  • Why did Lencho go outside after it started raining?

  • To call the boys inside for dinner
  • To check the field of ripe corn
  • To feel the rain on his body (correct)
  • To collect the hailstones
  • What did Lencho compare the raindrops to when he first saw them?

  • Pearls
  • Flowers
  • Hailstones
  • Coins (correct)
  • What was the initial emotion of Lencho when he saw the hailstones falling?

    <p>Happiness</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What were the boys doing when the hailstones started falling?

    <p>Running out to play in the rain</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was Lencho's main occupation during the morning described in the text?

    <p>Watching the sky towards the north-east</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Lencho's Predictions

    • Throughout the morning, Lencho predicted that rain would come, which was essential for his crops.
    • He anticipated that the rain would be beneficial and would help nourish the fields, ensuring a good harvest.

    Lencho's Actions During Rain

    • Lencho went outside after it started raining to feel the rain on his skin and appreciate the much-needed water for his land.
    • His intention was to observe the weather changes that would impact his farming.

    Comparison of Raindrops

    • Upon seeing the raindrops, Lencho compared them to "silver coins," symbolizing wealth and prosperity for his crop yield.

    Lencho's Initial Emotion with Hailstones

    • Initially, Lencho felt a mix of surprise and anger when hailstones began to fall, as he realized the potential disaster threatening his crops.

    Boys' Activities During Hail

    • While the hailstones were falling, the boys were playing in the rain and enjoying the spectacle, unaware of the seriousness of the situation.

    Lencho's Occupation

    • Throughout the morning, Lencho's main occupation was farming, focusing on the well-being of his crops and anticipating the coming rain to sustain them.

    Studying That Suits You

    Use AI to generate personalized quizzes and flashcards to suit your learning preferences.

    Quiz Team

    Description

    Test your reading comprehension with a short story about a house on a hill overlooking a valley. Explore themes of nature, anticipation, and hope for a good harvest.

    More Like This

    Use Quizgecko on...
    Browser
    Browser