A Letter to God Extract Based Questions MCQ

A Letter to God Extract Based Questions MCQ– The extract-based questions presented in this chapter provide an engaging way for students to interact with the text while also testing their comprehension skills.

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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 downpour or at least a shower. Throughout the morning Lencho — who knew his fields intimately — had done nothing else but see the sky towards the north-east.

1. What is the assumption about the flowers in the field?
A. They are an indication of a bad harvest
B. They are not important for the harvest
C. They always promise a good harvest
D. They have no relation to the harvest

2. What can be assumed about the geographical location of the valley where the house is located?
A. It is prone to natural disasters
B. It is a remote area with limited access to modern amenities
C. It is a fertile area with a diverse range of flora and fauna
D. It is a tourist hotspot with many local attractions

3. What does the mention of the “entire valley” assume about the size of the area?
A. The area is relatively small
B. The area is very large
C. The area is densely populated
D. The area is sparsely populated

4. What does the mention of the “crest of a low hill” assume about the topography of the surrounding area?
A. The surrounding area is mountainous
B. The surrounding area is flat
C. The surrounding area is hilly
D. The surrounding area is full of valleys

5. What does the mention of “flowers that always promised a good harvest” assume about the crops?
A. The crops are in danger
B. The crops are healthy
C. The crops are small
D. The crops are withered

6. What does the mention of “a downpour or at least a shower” assume about the rainfall in the area?
A. The area receives a lot of rain
B. The area doesn’t receive enough rain
C. The area receives an average amount of rain
D. The area receives no rainfall at all

7. What does Lencho’s constant watch of the sky assume about his personality?
A. He is hopeful
B. He is anxious
C. He is patient
D. He is pessimistic

8. What does the assumption that “Throughout the morning Lencho had done nothing else but see the sky towards the northeast” assume about his routine?
A. He doesn’t have anything else to do
B. He is a lazy person
C. He is an observant person
D. He is a busy person

1. C. They always promise a good harvest

2. B. It is a remote area with limited access to modern amenities

3. D. The area is sparsely populated

4. C. The surrounding area is hilly

5. B. The crops are healthy

6. B. The area doesn’t receive enough rain

7. B. He is anxious

8. A. He doesn’t have anything else to do

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“Now we’re really going to get some water, woman.” The woman who was preparing supper, replied, “Yes, God willing”. The older boys were working in the field, while the smaller ones were playing near the house until the woman called to them all, “Come for dinner”. It was during the meal that, just as Lencho had predicted, big drops of rain began to fall. In the north-east huge mountains of clouds could be seen approaching.

1. What does the mention of “big drops of rain” assume about the intensity of the rainfall?
A. The rainfall is light
B. The rainfall is moderate
C. The rainfall is heavy
D. There is no rainfall

2. What does the assumption that “huge mountains of clouds” were approaching assume about the size of the clouds?
A. The clouds were small
B. The clouds were average in size
C. The clouds were huge
D. There were no clouds

3. What does Lencho’s prediction of rain reveal about his character?
A. He is a skilled weather forecaster
B. He is a superstitious person
C. He is observant of the natural world
D. He is prone to anxiety

4. How does the woman’s response to Lencho’s statement demonstrate her cultural background?
A.It shows that she is a devout Christian
B. It reveals her belief in the power of prayer
C. It suggests that she is fatalistic
D. It indicates that she is skeptical of Lencho’s prediction

5. Why might the author have included the detail about the approaching clouds in the paragraph?
A.To create suspense and foreshadow the coming rain
B. To emphasize the beauty of nature
C. To suggest that the rain will not last long
D. To show the characters’ indifference to the natural world

6. How does Lencho’s attitude toward the rain differ from the woman’s?
A. Lencho is grateful for the rain, while the woman is indifferent
B. Lencho is hopeful for the rain, while the woman is skeptical
C. Lencho is confident about the rain, while the woman is unsure
D. Lencho is anxious about the rain, while the woman is calm

7. What can be inferred about the family’s economic situation from the paragraph?
A. They are struggling financially and rely on the rain for their crops
B. They are wealthy and do not need to work in the fields
C. They are self-sufficient and do not rely on crops for income
D. It is unclear from the information given

8. What is the significance of Lencho’s statement, “Now we’re really going to get some water”?
A. It suggests that the family has been without water for a long time
B. It emphasizes Lencho’s role as the head of the family
C. It highlights the importance of rain for the family’s livelihood
D. It shows Lencho’s lack of concern for the approaching storm

9. What competency is displayed by the woman when she responds to Lencho’s comment with “Yes, God willing”?
A. Active listening
B. Cultural sensitivity
C. Communication
D. Flexibility

10. What competency is displayed by Lencho when he predicts the rain and observes the sky?
A. Problem-solving
B. Strategic thinking
C. Analytical thinking
D. Initiative

1. C. The rainfall is heavy

2. C. The clouds were huge

3. C. He is observant of the natural world

4. B. It reveals her belief in the power of prayer

5. A. To create suspense and foreshadow the coming rain

6. C. Lencho is confident about the rain, while the woman is unsure

7. A. They are struggling financially and rely on the rain for their crops

8. C. It highlights the importance of rain for the family’s livelihood

9. D. Flexibility

Answer Description– The woman shows flexibility in her response by acknowledging Lencho’s statement and expressing her hope for rain, while also acknowledging the possibility that it may not happen without contradicting or challenging Lencho’s statement.

10. C. Analytical thinking.
Answer Description- Lencho displays analytical thinking by using his knowledge of the fields and his observations of the sky to make an informed prediction about the weather, which is later proven to be accurate.

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The air was fresh and sweet. The man went out for no other reason than to have the pleasure of feeling the rain on his body, and when he returned, he exclaimed, ‘‘These aren’t raindrops falling from the sky, they are new coins. The big drops are ten cent pieces, and the little ones are fives.

1. What does the man’s reaction to the rain suggest about his personality?
A. He is practical
B. He is superstitious
C. He is optimistic
D. He is pessimistic

2. What is the man’s attitude towards wealth?
A. He values hard work and earning money
B. He believes in luck and chance
C. He thinks that money is the root of all evil
D. He believes that money is necessary for happiness

3. What does the man’s statement reveal about his level of education?
A. He is highly educated
B. He is average in his education
C. He is poorly educated
D. His education level cannot be determined from the paragraph

4. What assumption can be made about the man’s financial situation based on his reaction to the rain?
A. He is wealthy and does not care about the value of money.
B. He is poor and finds value in even the smallest amount of money.
C. He is indifferent to money and its value.
D. None of the above.

5. What assumption can be made about the man’s mental state based on his exclamation about the rain?
A. He is sane and rational.
B. He is delusional and hallucinating.
C. He is under the influence of drugs or alcohol.
D. None of the above.

6. What is the underlying assumption of the man’s statement that “these aren’t raindrops falling from the sky, they are new coins”?
A. The man is suffering from a mental illness.
B. The man is exaggerating the value of the raindrops.
C. The man is delusional and cannot differentiate between coins and raindrops.
D. The man is overjoyed at the rain and feels that it is a blessing.

7. Which of the following assumptions is implicit in the man’s desire to feel the rain on his body?
A. He is seeking attention from others.
B. He enjoys being out in nature.
C. He is a masochist.
D. He wants to show off his body.

8. Which of the following assumptions is implicit in the man’s statement that the “big drops are ten cent pieces, and the little ones are fives”?
A. He has a poor understanding of currency.
B. He is trying to impress others with his knowledge of currency.
C. He is experiencing a hallucination.
D. He is making an analogy to describe the size of the raindrops.

9. What is the underlying assumption of the woman’s statement “yes, God willing” in response to the man’s declaration that they will get some water?
A. The woman is devoutly religious and relies on God for everything.
B. The woman is skeptical about the possibility of getting water.
C. The woman believes that only God can provide water.
D. The woman is hopeful that they will get water.

10. What is the underlying assumption of the man’s statement that “the air was fresh and sweet”?
A. The man is a poet who enjoys using descriptive language.
B. The man has an acute sense of smell.
C. The man is prone to exaggeration.
D. The man is experiencing a sense of relief and happiness.

1. A. He is optimistic

2. A. He values hard work and earning money

3. C. He is poorly educated

4. B. He is poor and finds value in even the smallest amount of money.

5. B. He is delusional and hallucinating.

6. D. The man is overjoyed at the rain and feels that it is a blessing.

7. B. He enjoys being out in nature.

8. D. He is making an analogy to describe the size of the raindrops.

9. D. The woman is hopeful that they will get water.

10. D. The man is experiencing a sense of relief and happiness.

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With a satisfied expression he regarded the field of ripe corn with its flowers, draped in a curtain of rain. But suddenly a strong wind began to blow and along with the rain very large hailstones began to fall. These truly did resemble new silver coins. The boys, exposing themselves to the rain, ran out to collect the frozen pearls

1. What could be assumed about the boys’ curiosity?
A. They were eager to collect the hailstones
B. They were afraid of the hailstones
C. They were indifferent to the hailstones
D. They were not present in the area

2. What is the probable reason for the man’s satisfaction while looking at the field of corn?
A. He is happy with the way the flowers look.
B. He is glad to see the rain draping the corn.\
C. He is content with the ripe corn ready for harvesting.
D. He is pleased with the way the field looks under the rain.

3. What does the strong wind suggest in the given paragraph?
A. The arrival of a storm.
B. The beginning of a cyclone.
C. The start of a drought.
D. The end of the rainy season.

4. What can be inferred about the size of the hailstones from the given paragraph?
A. They were small and harmless.
B. They were large and dangerous.
C. They were of different sizes.
D. They were too heavy to be collected.

5. What can be assumed about the boys who ran out to collect the hailstones?
A. They were excited to play in the rain.
B. They were scared of the hailstorm.
C. They were unaware of the danger of hailstones.
D. They were trying to protect the crops.

6. What does the rain represent in the paragraph?
A. Wealth and prosperity
B. Calamity and destruction
C. Nourishment and growth
D. Chaos and confusion

7. What is the significance of the hailstones resembling silver coins?
A. It signifies the abundance of wealth in the village.
B. It shows the beauty of nature and its ability to create fascinating forms.
C. It hints towards a miracle and brings hope to the villagers.
D. It serves as a metaphor for the destruction of the crops.

8. What is the overall theme of the paragraph?
A. The beauty and power of nature
B. The struggles and hardships of rural life
C. The importance of community and cooperation
D. The unpredictability of life and fate

1. A. They were eager to collect the hailstones
Explanation: The paragraph mentions that the boys ran out to collect the frozen pearls, which indicates their curiosity and eagerness to collect the hailstones.

2. C. He is content with the ripe corn ready for harvesting.

3. A. The arrival of a storm.

4. B. They were large and dangerous.

5. A. They were excited to play in the rain.

6. C. Nourishment and growth

7. C. It hints towards a miracle and brings hope to the villagers.

8. A. The beauty and power of nature

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‘‘It’s really getting bad now,’’ exclaimed the man. “I hope it passes quickly.” It did not pass quickly. For an hour the hail rained on the house, the garden, the hillside, the cornfield, on the whole valley. The field was white, as if covered with salt.

1. What is the assumption made by the man when he says, “It’s really getting bad now”?
A. He assumes that the hail will damage his property
B. He assumes that the hail will pass quickly
C. He assumes that the hail will not be too severe
D. He assumes that the hail will be beneficial for his crops

2. What is the assumption made by the man when he hopes that the hail will pass quickly?
A. He assumes that the hail will only last for a short while
B. He assumes that the hail will not cause too much damage
C. He assumes that the hail will not be too severe
D. He assumes that the hail will stop completely soon

3. What can be inferred about the man’s attitude towards the hailstorm from the paragraph?
A. He was enjoying the hailstorm.
B. He was indifferent to the hailstorm.
C. He was worried about the hailstorm.
D. He was fascinated by the hailstorm.

4. What does the phrase “the field was white, as if covered with salt” signify in the paragraph?
A. It indicates that the hailstones were melting on the ground.
B. It implies that the hailstones were pure and valuable.
C. It symbolizes the destruction caused by the hailstorm.
D. It highlights the beauty of the valley during the hailstorm.

5. What assumption can be made about the man’s feelings towards the hailstorm?
A. He enjoys watching the hail fall on his property.
B. He is frustrated and hopes the storm passes quickly.
C. He is indifferent to the hailstorm.
D. He is excited to collect the hailstones.

6. What is the main purpose of the paragraph?
A. To describe the beauty of the valley during a hailstorm.
B. To narrate the events that occurred during a hailstorm.
C. To discuss the significance of hailstones in the valley.
D. To highlight the dangers of hailstorms.

7. What is the tone of the man’s statement “I hope it passes quickly”?
A. Pessimistic
B. Hopeful
C. Indifferent
D. Angry

8. What does the phrase “ covered with salt ” imply in the paragraph?
A. The hails were heavy and torrential.
B. The hails were light and drizzling.
C. The cornfield was covered in mist.
D. The flowers in the field were wilted.

9. What is the effect of the hailstorm on the field according to the paragraph?
A. It destroyed the entire field.
B. It caused damage to the crops.
C. It improved the quality of the crops.
D. It had no effect on the field.

10. What is the mood created by the paragraph?
A. Happy
B. Sad
C. Tense
D. Calm

1. A. He assumes that the hail will damage his property

2. D. He assumes that the hail will stop completely soon

3. C. He was worried about the hailstorm.

4. C. It symbolizes the destruction caused by the hailstorm.

5. B. He is frustrated and hopes the storm passes quickly.

6. B. To narrate the events that occurred during a hailstorm.

7. B. Hopeful

8. A. The hails were heavy and torrential.

9. B. It caused damage to the crops.

10. C. Tense

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One of the employees, who was a postman and also helped at the post office, went to his boss laughing heartily and showed him the letter to God. Never in his career as a postman had he known that address. The postmaster — a fat, amiable fellow — also broke out laughing, but almost immediately he turned serious and, tapping the letter on his desk, commented, “What faith! I wish I had the faith of the man who wrote this letter. Starting up a correspondence with God!”

1. What was the postman’s assumption when he showed the letter to God to his boss?
A. The boss would scold him for wasting time
B. The boss would know the address of God
C. The boss would appreciate his sense of humor
D. The boss would take the letter seriously

2. What assumption did the postmaster make about the writer of the letter to God?
A. The writer had never sent a letter before
B. The writer was foolish for writing to God
C. The writer had a strong faith in God
D. The writer was trying to cheat the post office

1. C. The boss would appreciate his sense of humor

2. C. The writer had a strong faith in God

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So, in order not to shake the writer’s faith in God, the postmaster came up with an idea: answer the letter. But when he opened it, it was evident that to answer it he needed something more than goodwill, ink and paper. But he stuck to his resolution: he asked for money from his employees, he himself gave part of his salary, and several friends of his were obliged to give something ‘for an act of charity’.

1. Why did the postmaster come up with the idea of answering the letter?
A. To make fun of the writer’s faith
B. To help the writer in need
C. To impress his employees
D. To show off his wealth

2. What was the outcome of the postmaster’s plan to answer the letter?
A. He was able to answer the letter successfully
B. He was not able to answer the letter due to lack of funds
C. He was able to answer the letter but the writer did not receive it
D. He was not able to answer the letter because he lost the letter

3. What does the phrase “act of charity” mean in this context?
A. A kind gesture
B. A criminal act
C. A mistake
D. An accident

4. Why did the postmaster come up with the idea of answering the letter himself?
A. To show off his intelligence.
B. To impress his colleagues.
C. To help the writer without shattering his faith in God.
D. To avoid delivering the letter to God.

5. Why did the postmaster need more than ink and paper to answer the letter?
A. The letter was too long to answer.
B. The postmaster had poor handwriting.
C. The letter required a more substantial response.
D. The postmaster did not have enough ink and paper.

6. What did the postmaster do to answer the letter?
A. He wrote a short reply and sent it to the writer.
B. He asked his colleagues for their opinions.
C. He asked for money from his employees and friends.
D. He refused to answer the letter.

7. What could be the reason for the postmaster to suggest answering the letter?
A. To maintain the writer’s trust
B. To prove that God exists
C. To avoid delivering the letter to God
D. To make fun of the writer

8. What does the phrase “something more than goodwill, ink and paper” imply?
A. The letter was too emotional to be answered
B. The letter required a physical response rather than a written one
C. The letter required a financial contribution to be answered
D. The postmaster was not skilled enough to answer the letter

9. What does the postmaster’s resolution indicate about his character?
A. He is generous and kind-hearted
B. He is materialistic and greedy
C. He is lazy and unproductive
D. He is dishonest and cunning

10. How did the postmaster ensure that the writer’s faith in God was not damaged?
A. By lying to the writer about receiving a response from God
B. By answering the letter on his own instead of delivering it to God
C. By providing financial help to the writer in the name of God
D. By encouraging the writer to continue believing in God

11. What could be the writer’s reaction upon receiving a response from the postmaster instead of God?
A. Disappointed and disillusioned
B. Grateful and content
C. Angry and frustrated
D. Shocked and confused

12. What does the phrase “an act of charity” signify in the context of the paragraph?
A. A religious obligation
B. A social responsibility
C. A selfless act of kindness
D. A way of gaining social status

13. How did the postmaster feel about answering the letter?
A. Proud and boastful
B. Reluctant and hesitant
C. Excited and curious
D. Sympathetic and compassionate

1. B. To help the writer in need

2. A. He was able to answer the letter successfully

3. A. A kind gesture

4. C. To help the writer without shattering his faith in God.

5. C. The letter required a more substantial response.

6. C. He asked for money from his employees and friends.

7. A. To maintain the writer’s trust

8. C. The letter required a financial contribution to be answered

9. A. He is generous and kind-hearted

10. C. By providing financial help to the writer in the name of God

11. B. Grateful and content

12. C. A selfless act of kindness

13. D. Sympathetic and compassionate

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It was impossible for him to gather together the hundred pesos, so he was able to send the farmer only a little more than half. He put the money in an envelope addressed to Lencho and with it a letter containing only a single word as a signature: God.

1. Why was it impossible for the postmaster to gather together the hundred pesos?
A. He did not have enough money.
B. The farmer did not request that much money.
C. He was not willing to give that much money to the farmer.
D. None of the above.

2. What is the significance of the single word in the letter sent by the postmaster?
A. It serves as a signature for the letter.
B. It expresses the postmaster’s faith in God.
C. It is a code word for the amount of money being sent.
D. None of the above.

3. What does the postmaster’s willingness to ask his employees for money reveal about his character?
A. He is greedy and selfish.
B. He is generous and kind-hearted.
C. He is only concerned with his own reputation.
D. None of the above.

4. What was the main reason for the postmaster’s decision to send the money to Lencho?
A. To prove his faith in God.
B. To help a person in need.
C. To avoid upsetting Lencho’s faith in God.
D. None of the above.

5. Why did the postmaster decide to send the money to the farmer, despite not being able to gather the hundred pesos?
A. He believed that any amount would still be helpful to the farmer.
B. He wanted to prove his loyalty to Lencho.
C. He hoped that Lencho would be satisfied with whatever amount he received.
D. None of the above.

6. What can be inferred about the postmaster’s character based on his actions?
A. He is a generous and compassionate person.
B. He is a manipulative individual who wants to control Lencho’s faith.
C. He is determined to fulfill his duty as a postmaster.
D. None of the above.

7. What can be assumed about Lencho’s reaction upon receiving the money and the letter?
A. He will be disappointed and angry.
B. He will express gratitude and view it as a miracle.
C. He will suspect the postmaster of deceit.
D. None of the above.

8. What assumption can be made about the postmaster’s intentions in including only a single word as a signature?
A. He wants to emphasize the power and presence of God.
B. He wants to confuse and frustrate Lencho.
C. He wants to demonstrate his own authority.
D. None of the above.

9. What do we understand about the postmaster’s relationship with his employees and friends?
A. They have a strong bond and are willing to support each other.
B. They are reluctant to help the postmaster financially.
C. They have a history of disagreements and conflicts.
D. None of the above.

10. What do we come to know about Lencho’s financial situation?
A. He is in dire need of money.
B. He has alternative sources of income.
C. He is capable of earning the requested amount himself.
D. None of the above.

1. A. He did not have enough money.

2. B. It expresses the postmaster’s faith in God.

3. B. He is generous and kind-hearted.

4. C. To avoid upsetting Lencho’s faith in God.

5. A. He believed that any amount would still be helpful to the farmer.

6. A. He is a generous and compassionate person.

7. B. He will express gratitude and view it as a miracle.

8. A. He wants to emphasize the power and presence of God.

9. A. They have a strong bond and are willing to support each other.

10. A. He is in dire need of money.

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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.

1. What is the main emotion that Lencho displays when he counts the money?
A. Surprise
B. Joy
C. Anger
D. Fear

2. Why does Lencho become angry when he counts the money?
A. He realizes that it is not enough to buy what he needs.
B. He believes that someone has stolen some of the money.
C. He thinks that God has made a mistake.
D. He is frustrated that he had to ask for help in the first place.

3. What does Lencho’s lack of surprise at seeing the money suggest about his character?
A. He is easily impressed by small gestures of kindness.
B. He is suspicious and distrustful of others.
C. He is confident in his own beliefs and convictions.
D. He is emotionally detached from the world around him.

4. What does Lencho’s confidence in God’s ability to grant his request say about his faith?
A. He has complete faith in God’s power and goodness.
B. He is skeptical of God’s willingness to help him.
C. He believes that God only helps those who are worthy.
D. He thinks that God’s power is limited by human actions.

5. What is the central conflict in this paragraph?
A. Lencho’s anger at not finding the desired money.
B. Lencho’s confidence in God’s ability to help him.
C. Lencho’s lack of surprise at receiving the money.
D. Lencho’s belief that he deserves more than what he has received.

6. What is the tone of this paragraph?
A. Hopeful
B. Desperate
C. Angry
D. Humorous

7. What is the message of this paragraph?
A. God is not always fair or just.
B. People should have faith in God, even when things don’t go their way.
C. Money can’t buy happiness.
D. People should be content with what they have, even if it is not enough.

1. C. Anger

2. C. B. He believes that someone has stolen some of the money.

3. C. He is confident in his own beliefs and convictions.

4. A. He has complete faith in God’s power and goodness.

5. A. Lencho’s anger at not finding the desired money.

6. C. Angry

7. B. People should have faith in God, even when things don’t go their way.

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