16 Questions
What happened to Lencho's crops?
A hailstorm destroyed them
What is the name of the author of the story 'A Letter to God'?
G.L. Fuentes
What did Lencho have a strong faith in despite the loss of his crops?
God
What kind of farmer was Lencho?
Poor and simple-minded
What was Lencho hoping for before the hailstorm destroyed his crops?
A bountiful harvest
What is the main theme of the story 'A Letter to God'?
The strength of faith in adversity
What did Lencho request from God in his letter?
One hundred pesos to sow his fields again
Why did the postman laugh heartily after reading Lencho's letter?
Because the letter was addressed to God
How did the postmaster respond to Lencho's letter addressed to God?
He laughed and then decided to help Lencho
Why did Lencho become angry when he saw the money in the envelope?
Because there was less money than he had requested
What did Lencho criticize in his second letter to God?
The post office employees for stealing his money
Why did the postmaster open and read Lencho's second letter immediately?
To confirm if any additional money was requested by Lencho
What was the reaction of the postmaster and employees to Lencho's letter?
They felt compassionate and decided to help Lencho
How did Lencho feel about God's ability to send money through the mail?
He thought it was impossible for God to send money through the mail
Why did the postmaster decide to help Lencho?
He was moved by the faith of the farmer and wanted to support him
What did Lencho believe about God's actions regarding the money sent?
God had made a mistake by sending only seventy pesos instead of one hundred pesos
Study Notes
The Story 'A Letter to God'
- Lencho's crops were destroyed by a hailstorm.
- The author of the story is not specified in the questions.
Lencho's Character
- Lencho was a poor farmer who had a strong faith in God despite the loss of his crops.
- He was a humble farmer who believed in God's goodness.
Lencho's Expectations
- Before the hailstorm, Lencho was hoping for a good harvest to support his family.
The Main Theme
- The main theme of the story is the power of faith and trust in God.
Lencho's Letter to God
- Lencho requested help from God in his letter, asking for money to support his family.
- The postman laughed heartily after reading Lencho's letter because it was unusual and showed Lencho's innocence.
The Postmaster's Response
- The postmaster responded to Lencho's letter by opening it and reading it, then deciding to help Lencho.
- The postmaster and employees were moved by Lencho's letter and decided to collect money to help him.
Lencho's Reaction to the Money
- Lencho became angry when he saw the money in the envelope because he thought it was not from God.
- He believed that God could not send money through the mail.
Lencho's Second Letter
- Lencho criticized the people who had sent the money in his second letter to God.
- The postmaster opened and read Lencho's second letter immediately because he was curious about Lencho's reaction.
The Postmaster's Decision
- The postmaster decided to help Lencho because he was moved by Lencho's faith and innocence.
Lencho's Belief
- Lencho believed that God was responsible for the money sent, but he was confused about how God could send it through the mail.
Get a concise summary of Chapter 1, A Letter to God, from the Class 10 English textbook, ‘First Flight’. This quiz provides a comprehensive summary of the prose with CBSE Notes, helping you understand the story by G.L. Fuentes.
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