Lencho's Hope and Letters to God

Lencho, a farmer, eagerly awaited rain for a good corn harvest. A hailstorm destroyed his crops, leaving him despondent. Believing in God's help, Lencho wrote a letter to God asking for 100 pesos. The postmaster, moved by Lencho's faith, collected 70 pesos and sent it to Lencho as 'God'. Lencho, upon receiving the money, was angry, believing the post office employees stole the rest.

What was Lencho eagerly waiting for at the beginning of the story?

• A visit from the postmaster

• A letter from a friend

• The arrival of his family

• Rain for his crops

How did Lencho feel when the rain started?

• He was worried about his crops

• He was delighted and saw the rain as coins

• He was indifferent

• He was angry at the weather

What did Lencho think of the hailstones initially?

• They were a blessing

• They were a curse

• They were like coins

• They were harmless

What did Lencho do when he saw the clouds approaching?

• He covered his crops

• He went out to feel the rain

• He went inside

• He prayed for more rain

What natural event caused destruction to Lencho's crops?

• A drought

• A flood

• A hailstorm

• A tornado

What did Lencho compare the hailstorm's destruction to?

• A flood

• A drought

• A plague of locusts

• A fire

What was Lencho's only hope after the storm?

• The government

• His neighbors

• God

• The postmaster

What did Lencho decide to do to seek help?

• Move to another town

• Sell his land

• Write a letter to God

• Ask his neighbors for assistance

What did Lencho believe about God's ability to help?

• God only helps the rich

• God is indifferent

• God helps those in need

• God is too busy

How much money did Lencho request in his letter to God?

• 150 pesos

• 100 pesos

• 50 pesos

• 200 pesos