A Letter to God Class 10 Questions Answered

If you're studying for your Class 10 exam and need to prepare for questions on Class 10 English First Flight Book Chapter 1: A Letter to God by G. L. Fuentes you've come to the right place. Here are important questions and answers to help you ace your exam and feel confident in your understanding of this classic story.

Subject	English Language & Literature
Class	10
Board	CBSE
Chapter No.	1
Chapter Name	A Letter to God
Type	Important Questions and Answers
Session	2024-25
Book Name	First Flight

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A Letter to God Class 10 Important Questions & Answers

Q. No. 1) Lencho is ____________when he says, “That’s what they say: no one dies of hunger.”

a. doubtful

b. stressed

c. confused

d. dismissive

Ans. Option (d)

Q. No. 2) The house - the only one in the entire valley - sat on the crest of a low hill. From this height, one could see the river and the field of ripe corn dotted with the flowers that always promised a good harvest. The only thing the earth needed was a good downpour or at least a shower. Throughout the morning Lencho - who knew his fields intimately - had done nothing but see the sky towards the northeast.

i. Based on the detail of the house’s location, how can it best be described?

a. majestic

b. imposing

c. solitary

d. Unique

Ans. Option (c)

ii. The field of corn dotted with flowers means that

a. not a single flower was bigger than a dot

b. the flowers were scattered across.

c. the flowers were shaped like dots.

d. the flowers had shrunk in size.

Ans. Option (b)

iii. Lencho wished for a downpour or a heavy shower. Pick the option that correctly lists the correct match for the kinds of rain.

1. heavy rain	i. light rain that falls in very fine drops
2. thunderstorm	ii. very heavy rain, tropical rain
3. drizzle	iii. it's coming down quite strong and you get very wet very quickly
4. torrential rain	iv. really heavy rain that comes very suddenly
5. downpour	v. is a violent, short-lived weather disturbance associated with lightening, thunder and strong, gusty winds

a. 1-ii, 2-iv, 3-v, 4-i, 5-iii

b. 1-iv, 2-i, 3-iii, 4-v, 5-ii

c. 1-v, 2-iii, 3-iv, 4-ii, 5-i

d. 1-iii, 2-v, 3-i, 4-ii, 5-iv

Ans. Option (d)

iv. Based on the given extract, what is Lencho NOT likely to think while looking at his field?

a. Option (i)

b. Option (ii)

c. Option (iii)

d. Option (iv)

Ans. Option (d)

v. Which quote supports the idea in the given extract?

a. “Farming is a profession of hope.”

b. “I would rather be on my farm than be emperor of the world.”

c. “Farming looks mighty easy when your plough is a pencil, and you’re a thousand miles from the corn field.”

d. “Those too lazy to plough in the right season will have no food at the harvest.”

Ans. Option (a)

Q. No. 3) When he finished, he went to the window to buy a stamp which he licked and then affixed to the envelope with a blow of his fist. The moment the letter fell into the mailbox the postmaster went to open it. It said: “God: Of the money that I asked for, only seventy pesos reached me. Send me the rest, since I need it very much. But don’t send it to me through the mail because the post office employees are a bunch of crooks. Lencho.”

i. ‘…bunch of crooks.’ Pick the option that DOES NOT collate with ‘bunch of’, correctly.

a. option (i)

b. option (ii)

c. option (iii)

d. option (iv)

Ans. Option (d)

ii. What was the most likely response that the postmaster expected in Lencho’s second letter?

1. sorrowful
2. gratitude
3. disappointment
4. elation
5. shock

a. 2 and 5

b. 1 and 3

c. 2 and 4

d. 3 and 5

Ans. Option (c)

iii. Pick the option that lists the option corresponding to —' with a blow of his fist.’

a. Option (i)

b. Option (ii)

c. Option (iii)

d. Option (iv)

Ans. Option (d)

iv. Lencho’s letter included

a. details of his problems.

b. description of the post office.

c. belief of being looted.

d. List of further demands.

Ans. Option (d)

v. Pick the most suitable quote for this extract.

a. “It is easier to fool people than to convince them that they have been fooled.” – Mark Twain

b. “Real knowledge is to know the extent of one’s ignorance.”- Confucius

c. “You see a person’s true colors when you are no longer beneficial to their life.”- anonymous

d. “True generosity means accepting ingratitude.” - Coco Chanel

Ans. Option (d)

Q. No. 4) Lencho showed not the slightest surprise on seeing the money, such was his confidence - but he became angry when he counted the money. God could not have made a mistake, nor could he have denied Lencho what he had requested. Immediately, Lencho went up to the window to ask for paper and ink. On the public writing table, he started to write, with much wrinkling of his brow, caused by the effort he had to make to express his ideas. When he finished, he went to the window to buy a stamp which he licked and then affixed to the envelope with a blow of his fist. The moment the letter fell into the mailbox the postmaster went to open it. It said, "God, Of the money that I asked for, only seventy pesos reached me. Send me the rest, since I need it very much. But don't send it to me through the mail because the post office employees are a bunch of crooks. Lencho.“

i. Why was Lencho not surprised when he received the money?

a. because he knew the post office employees were kind

b. because he knew his hard work would pay off

c. because he had been lucky in the past

d. because he had faith in a higher power

Ans. Option (d)

ii. How did the postmaster MOST LIKELY feel when he read Lencho's second letter?

Ans. disappointed/hurt/sad/upset/disheartened

iii. Fill in the blank with ONE WORD only.

The postmaster rushed to open Lencho's second letter. This tells us that the postmaster was ________ to know the contents of the letter.

Ans. eager/curious/excited/restless

iv. Why did Lencho wrinkle his brow when writing the letter?

a. He was not able to put his thoughts into words.

b. He was not sure that God would respond again.

c. He was not comfortable writing in front of others.

d. He was not able to calculate how many pesos were missing.

Ans. Option (a)

v. Which of these uses the word 'stamp' with the same meaning as used in line 5 of the extract?

a. Simon could stamp and crush dry twigs with his boots if he had to.

b. Simon has an impressive stamp collection he liked to boast of.

c. Simon happily gave his stamp of approval on the new recipe.

d. Simon bears the stamp of a retired naval officer with pride.

Ans. Option (b)

Q. No. 5) People get support from family and friends during bad times. How does Lencho’s family behave after the harvest is ruined?

Ans. Lencho's family is supportive and understanding when the harvest is ruined by the hailstorm. They understand the severity of the situation and are willing to do what they can to help. Lencho's wife, for example, helps him to collect the hailstones, while his children help to spread them out to dry.

Q. No. 6) ‘Lencho was an ox of a man, working like an animal in the fields, but still he knew how to write.’ What does this line tell us about the norm amongst such farmers, then?

Ans. The line "Lencho was an ox of a man, working like an animal in the fields, but still he knew how to write" suggests that the ability to read and write was not common among farmers like Lencho. It implies that the norm among farmers at that time was to focus solely on their physical labor and not on education.

Q. No. 7) What, according to you would have been the likely reaction of Lencho’s wife upon knowing about him writing an actual letter to God?

Ans. Given the close relationship between Lencho and his family, it is likely that his wife would have been supportive of his decision. She would have understood the gravity of the situation and the impact that the hailstorm had on their livelihood. Therefore, she may have encouraged Lencho to seek help from any possible source, including divine intervention.

Q. No. 8) Lencho waited eagerly for a reply to his letter to God. Do you think the postmaster was also very keen to know Lencho’s reaction upon receiving the ‘reply’?

Ans. It is possible that the postmaster was also very keen to know Lencho's reaction upon receiving the 'reply' to his letter to God. In the story, the postmaster is depicted as a curious and amused character who is fascinated by Lencho's faith in God and his request for money in the letter. He even shares the letter with his employees and other villagers, which suggests that he found it amusing and interesting.

Q. No. 9) ‘The field was white as if covered with salt.’ This is how the field is described after the hailstorm. The pelting hailstones could have been easily seen as sugar cubes. Do you think comparing it with sugar would have been more appropriate? Why/ Why not?

Ans. While comparing the hailstones with sugar cubes may seem like a more appropriate comparison due to their shape, the author's choice to compare them to salt in the description of the field after the hailstorm is more fitting.

The use of salt to describe the field gives the impression that the hailstorm was so severe that it had completely destroyed the crops and left the field barren and lifeless. The color white associated with salt gives a sense of emptiness and desolation, which fits with the overall tone of the story.

On the other hand, comparing the hailstones to sugar cubes would have given a different impression. It would have emphasized the shape and size of the hailstones rather than the impact of the hailstorm on the crops and the field. This comparison may have also given a false impression that the hailstones were not as damaging as they actually were.

Q. No. 10) Lencho and his family knew the implications the hailstorm would have on their lives. Write a conversation between Lencho and his wife as they watched the downpour turn into a hailstorm.

Ans. Lencho: (worriedly) "This hailstorm is going to ruin everything, we won't be able to harvest any crops."

Wife: (concerned) "I know, Lencho. We won't have any food to eat or sell."

Lencho: (frustrated) "We worked so hard all season, and now everything is ruined. What are we going to do?"

Wife: (thoughtful) "We'll have to find a way to make it through. We'll need to be strong and rely on our faith."

Lencho: (skeptical) "Faith won't put food on the table or clothes on our backs."

Wife: (firmly) "We have each other and our children. We'll work together to get through this."

Lencho: (nodding) "You're right. We'll have to start thinking of a way to survive until the next harvest."

Wife: (determined) "We'll find a way, Lencho. We always do."

Q. No. 11) Lencho did not bother exploring any other means to resolve his situation but just turned to God. Do you feel that his approach was justified? Why/Why not?

Ans. Lencho's approach to resolving his situation by turning to God was justified in the context of his character and his beliefs. In the story, Lencho is depicted as a deeply religious man who has complete faith in God. He sees God as a benevolent figure who can provide him with the help he needs.

Lencho's approach of writing a letter to God shows his innocence and childlike trust in God's powers. This approach also highlights the cultural and religious beliefs prevalent in many communities, where people turn to God for help and guidance in times of trouble.

Q. No. 12) Explain how the description of the devastation caused by the hailstorm reflects the sadness within Lencho, in A Letter to God.

Refer to the given lines, from the text –

Not a leaf remained on the trees. The corn was totally destroyed. The flowers were gone from the plants. Lencho’s soul was filled with sadness.

Ans. The description of the devastation caused by the hailstorm reflects the sadness within Lencho.

• The fact that "not a leaf remained on the trees" and "the flowers were gone from the plants" suggests a sense of emptiness and loss, which mirrors Lencho's feelings of despair and disappointment.
• The destruction of the corn, which was the source of his livelihood, is particularly devastating for him.
• The emptiness and desolation of the landscape thus serve as a powerful metaphor for Lencho's inner state of mind, emphasizing the magnitude of his disappointment and hopelessness.

Q. No. 13) i. Explain the qualities of the post office employees.

Ans. Employees were kind and helpful.

ii. Why would you not agree with Lencho calling them “a bunch of crooks”?

Ans. Lencho was not at all justified in calling them ‘a bunch of crooks’ because they helped him by collecting money and helping him.

Q. No. 14) Lencho had faith in God but lacked faith in humanity. Elaborate with reference to ‘A Letter to God’.

Ans.

• Lencho- a simple person
• Started correspondence with God, immense faith, asked for money
• Received a lesser amount, blamed the post office employees
• Didn’t realize the irony- they were the real helpers, who had contributed parts of their salary.
• Didn’t act practically

Q. No. 15) The postmaster was a representative of God. Evaluate this statement in the context of your understanding of ‘A Letter to God”.

Ans. It would not be appropriate to say that the postmaster was a representative of God in the context of "A Letter to God." While the postmaster and his employees play an important role in helping Lencho, they are not divine figures representing God.

In the story, Lencho writes a letter to God, seeking his help after his crops are destroyed by a hailstorm. He believes that God will provide for him and his family, and sends a letter addressed to God through the post office. The postmaster and his employees are simply the ones who receive and read the letter, and they are moved by Lencho's faith and sincerity.

Although the postmaster and his employees decide to help Lencho by contributing money to him, they do not claim to be representatives of God or act on behalf of God. They are ordinary people who are moved by Lencho's belief in God and his faith in a higher power to solve his problems.

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