MCQs of A Letter to God

This page presents “A Letter to God” MCQs for Class 10 from the book First Flight. Perfect for quick chapter review and checking your chapter understanding. We have given answers and explanation also for better understanding. Read and enrich yourself.

By- G.L. Fuentes

1. Q: What might Lencho’s life have been like before the hailstorm?

A) Prosperous and secure
B) Struggling but hopeful
C) Entirely dependent on farming
D) Unaffected by natural events

Answer – C) Entirely dependent on farming
Reason: Lencho’s devastation implies he was reliant on his crops.

2. Q: If Lencho had insurance, how might the story have changed?

A) No need for divine intervention
B) Greater anger towards nature
C) Same outcome with different means
D) Lencho would become wealthy

Answer – A) No need for divine intervention
Reason: Insurance could have provided a practical solution, reducing reliance on faith.

3. Q: What if the postmaster had revealed the source of the money to Lencho?

A) Lencho’s faith in God would diminish
B) Lencho would be grateful to the postmaster
C) No change in Lencho’s beliefs
D) Lencho would refuse the money

Answer: B) Lencho would be grateful to the postmaster
Reason: Knowing the human source could shift Lencho’s gratitude from divine to human.

4. Q: How might Lencho’s view of the post office change if he knew of their kindness?

A) Increased trust in community
B) Continued suspicion of theft
C) Disbelief in their generosity
D) Indifference towards their actions

Answer: A) Increased trust in community
Reason: Awareness of their kindness could build trust and appreciation.

5. Q: What if Lencho had asked for advice instead of money in his letter?

A) He’d become self-reliant
B) He’d still be disappointed
C) Community would offer more support
D) He’d lose faith in divine help

Answer: C) Community would offer more support
Reason: Seeking advice could lead to practical assistance and stronger community ties.

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6. Q: How would the story change if it was set in a city instead of a rural area?

A) Lencho wouldn’t write to God
B) The postmaster’s role would be less impactful
C) Lencho’s problems would be different
D) The community’s response would be unchanged

Answer: C) Lencho’s problems would be different
Reason: Urban settings present different challenges and resources, altering the narrative.

7. Q: If Lencho had a neighbor who also lost crops, how might they have supported each other?

A) Sharing remaining resources
B) Writing joint letters to God
C) Blaming each other for the misfortune
D) Ignoring each other’s plight

Answer: A) Sharing remaining resources
Reason: Shared hardship often leads to communal support and resource pooling.

8. Q: What if the hailstorm occurred repeatedly every year?

A) Lencho would lose his faith
B) The community would move elsewhere
C) Lencho would adapt farming practices
D) The postmaster would intervene annually

Answer: C) Lencho would adapt farming practices
Reason: Repeated challenges often lead to adaptation and resilience.

9. Q: How might Lencho’s children view their father’s actions?

A) With skepticism about his methods
B) With admiration for his faith
C) Indifferent to the situation
D) Confused by the reliance on divine help

Answer: B) With admiration for his faith
Reason: Children often admire their parents’ convictions, especially in difficult times.

10. Q: What if the postmaster had not read Lencho’s letter?

A) Lencho would write more letters
B) Lencho’s situation would worsen
C) Another employee would help
D) The letter would go unnoticed

Answer: B) Lencho’s situation would worsen
Reason: Without intervention, Lencho’s dire situation would likely deteriorate further.

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11. Q: What if Lencho was literate in technology and sent an email instead?

A) Faster response from the postmaster
B) He would not find any email address of God
C) No change in the postmaster’s reaction
D) Lencho’s faith in traditional methods would decrease

Answer: – B) He would not find any email address of God
Reason: Address as God was written but he would have have to find an email of God

12. Q: How would the story be different if Lencho was skeptical about divine intervention?

A) He wouldn’t write any letter
B) He’d seek help from the community
C) He’d use a more scientific approach to solve his problems
D) He’d focus on preventive measures against future hailstorms

Answer: C) He’d use a more scientific approach to solve his problems
Reason: Skepticism might lead to seeking practical, evidence-based solutions.

13. Q: What if the story was narrated from the postmaster’s perspective?

A) Focus on the dilemmas of ethical intervention
B) Emphasis on the postal service’s role in the community
C) Insight into the postmaster’s personal beliefs
D) Detailed account of Lencho’s visit to the post office

Answer: A) Focus on the dilemmas of ethical intervention
Reason: The postmaster’s perspective would highlight moral considerations in aiding Lencho.

14. Q: What impact might Lencho’s actions have on his community’s approach to faith?

A) Strengthened communal faith
B) Increased skepticism towards divine solutions
C) Inspired similar actions by others
D) No significant change

Answer: A) Strengthened communal faith
Reason: Lencho’s example could encourage people to have faith in challenging times.

15. Q: How would Lencho’s story be perceived in a highly technological society?

A) As a quaint tale of simpler times
B) As a critique of over-reliance
C) With increased empathy for Lencho’s situation
D) As irrelevant to modern challenges

Answer: B) As a critique of over-reliance
Reason: The story might serve as a reminder of the value of faith and human connection in an era dominated by technology.

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16. Q: If Lencho had not been literate, what might have been his alternative to writing a letter?

A) Asking a neighbor to write it
B) Praying aloud
C) Sending a verbal message through a friend
D) Doing nothing

Answer: A) Asking a neighbor to write it
Reason: In a tight-knit community, seeking help from neighbors is a common practice.

17. Q: What might the postmaster have thought about the faith of his own community after helping Lencho?

A) It was stronger than he thought
B) It needed nurturing
C) It was comparable to Lencho’s
D) It was lacking

Answer: A) It was stronger than he thought
Reason: The postmaster’s surprise at Lencho’s faith suggests he might find his own community’s faith less remarkable.

18. Q: How might the story have ended if Lencho had seen the postmaster putting money in the envelope?

A) Lencho would thank the postmaster
B) Lencho would refuse the money
C) Lencho would still believe it was from God
D) Lencho would become angry

Answer: C) Lencho would still believe it was from God
Reason: Lencho’s unwavering faith might lead him to rationalize the postmaster’s action as God’s will.

19. Q: If the hailstorm had not destroyed Lencho’s crops, what might he have done with his harvest?

A) Donated some to the post office staff
B) Stored it for his family
C)Sold it immediately
D) Invested in more land

Answer: C) Sold it immediately
Reason: Farmers typically sell their harvest to sustain their livelihood.

20. Q: What if Lencho had a friend in the post office, how might the story change?

A) The friend would persuade Lencho not to write the letter
B) The friend would add more money to the envelope
C) The friend would tell Lencho about the postmaster’s kindness
D) The story would remain unchanged

Answer: C) The friend would tell Lencho about the postmaster’s kindness
Reason: A friend might feel compelled to reveal the truth behind the act of kindness.

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21. Q: How would the community react if they knew the postmaster sent money to Lencho?

A) They would praise the postmaster
B) They would request money for themselves
C) They would lose trust in the postal service
D) They would appreciate the postal service more

Answer: – A) They would praise the postmaster
Reason: The community would likely see the postmaster’s act as generous and kind.

22. Q: If the story had taken place in a modern city, what might Lencho have done differently?

A) Used email instead of a letter
B) Started a crowdfunding campaign
C) Filed an insurance claim
D) Sought government assistance

Answer: C) Filed an insurance claim
Reason: In a modern setting, Lencho might have had access to insurance for such losses.

23. Q: What if Lencho’s second letter also had a financial request, how would the postmaster react?

A) Refuse to send any more money
B) Send the same amount again
C) Try to find Lencho and talk to him
D) Ignore the letter

Answer: C) Try to find Lencho and talk to him
Reason: The postmaster, already invested in maintaining Lencho’s faith, might seek a direct conversation.

24. Q: If Lencho had mentioned his family in the letter, how might this have affected the postmaster’s response?

A) Response would be the same
B) Sent a letter back
C) Organized community support for Lencho
D) No change

Answer: : A) Response would be the same
Reason: Mentioning his family might have aroused greater empathy but he would be able to send the same amount.

25. Q: How might Lencho’s faith be influenced if he experienced another natural disaster without divine intervention?

A) Strengthened, believing it a test of faith
B) Unchanged, accepting it as divine will
C) Diminished, questioning his beliefs
D) Shifted, finding faith in community instead

Answer: B) Unchanged, accepting it as divine will
Reason: Another disaster would compel him to think that it was God’s will.

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26. Q: What value does the postmaster’s action of sending money to Lencho highlight?

A) Honesty
B) Empathy
C) Diligence
D) Creativity

Answer: B) Empathy
Reason: The postmaster’s willingness to help Lencho, despite knowing the money wasn’t really from God, showcases empathy.

27. Q: What lesson can be learned from Lencho’s unwavering faith in divine help?

A) Persistence pays off
B) Faith requires action
C) Blind faith can lead to misunderstandings
D) Divine intervention is always reliable

Answer: C) Blind faith can lead to misunderstandings
Reason: Lencho’s misinterpretation of the source of the money indicates that blind faith may lead to incorrect conclusions.

28. Q: How does the community’s unseen role in Lencho’s story reflect societal values?

A) Individualism
B) Collectivism
C) Consumerism
D) Materialism

Answer: B) Collectivism
Reason: The story implies a collective effort by the post office staff to help Lencho, showing the value of community support.

29. Q: How does the hailstorm serve as a metaphor for life’s challenges?

A) It shows that preparation can prevent any misfortune
B) It illustrates that some challenges are insurmountable
C) It symbolizes the unpredictable and uncontrollable nature of problems
D) It suggests that challenges are always negative

Answer: C) It symbolizes the unpredictable and uncontrollable nature of problems
Reason: The sudden hailstorm represents how unforeseen difficulties can impact life, emphasizing the need for resilience.

30. Q: What value might Lencho’s diligence in working his fields teach?

A) The futility of hard work
B) The importance of agricultural knowledge
C) The virtue of hard work despite uncontrollable outcomes
D) That success is guaranteed with enough effort

Answer: C) The virtue of hard work despite uncontrollable outcomes
Reason: Lencho’s dedication to his crops, despite the hailstorm, underscores the value of perseverance.

31. Q: What does Lencho’s haste to judge the post office workers teach about assumptions?

A) They are always justified
B) They help in understanding complex situations
C) They can lead to unfair conclusions about others
D) They are necessary for quick decision-making

Answer: C) They can lead to unfair conclusions about others
Reason: Lencho’s quick accusation without evidence highlights the dangers of making hasty judgments.

32. Q: How does the contrast between Lencho’s faith and the postmaster’s actions explore the theme of belief?

A) It shows that only religious beliefs are valid
B) It juxtaposes personal faith with actions driven by compassion
C) It suggests that all beliefs lead to positive outcomes
D) It indicates that belief in humanity is misplaced

Answer: B) It juxtaposes personal faith with actions driven by compassion
Reason: The story contrasts Lencho’s spiritual faith with the postmaster’s faith in human kindness and empathy.

33. Q: What might the story imply about the role of community in facing adversity?

A) Community support is unnecessary
B) It’s every individual for themselves
C) Community can play a crucial role in overcoming challenges
D) Community is irrelevant in personal matters

Answer: C) Community can play a crucial role in overcoming challenges
Reason: The collective effort by the post office staff to aid Lencho underscores the impact of community support during hard times.

34. Q: Why might Lencho have shown no surprise upon receiving the money?

A) He expected more
B) He had complete faith in God
C) He thought it was a joke
D) He didn’t understand the value of money

Answer: B) He had complete faith in God
Reason: Lencho’s unwavering faith led him to fully anticipate divine assistance.

35. Q: What does the hailstorm symbolize in Lencho’s life?

A) A test of faith
B) An everyday challenge
C) A turning point
D) A common occurrence

Answer: A) A test of faith
Reason: The hailstorm serves as a critical moment that tests Lencho’s faith and resilience.

36. Q: How does the story illustrate the concept of hope?

A) Through the postmaster’s kindness
B) Lencho’s letter to God
C) The community’s reaction
D) The recovery of the crops

Answer: B) Lencho’s letter to God
Reason: Writing to God amidst despair demonstrates Lencho’s hopeful outlook.

39. Q: What might the postmaster’s laughter upon reading Lencho’s letter signify?

A) Disbelief in Lencho’s faith
B) Amusement at Lencho’s innocence
C) Joy at an opportunity to help
D) Mockery of Lencho’s situation

Answer: B) Amusement at Lencho’s innocence
Reason: The postmaster’s initial reaction likely stems from surprise at Lencho’s simple faith.

40. Q: If Lencho understood the source of the money, how might his faith be affected?

A) Strengthened
B) Unchanged
C) Weakened
D) Shifted from divine to humanity

Answer: : D) Shifted from divine to humanity
Reason: Knowing humans helped might shift his faith towards the goodness in people.

41. Q: What role does the environment play in the story?

A) It’s a minor backdrop
B) It’s the main antagonist
C) It’s a catalyst for the plot
D) It’s irrelevant to the story

Answer: : C) It’s a catalyst for the plot
Reason: The hailstorm sets the story in motion by destroying Lencho’s crops.

42. Q: How does Lencho’s characterization challenge stereotypes about rural farmers?

A) By depicting him as literate
B) By showing his reliance on technology
C) By his lack of faith
D) By his wealth

Answer: A) By depicting him as literate
Reason: Lencho’s ability to write challenges stereotypes about rural literacy.

43. Q: What does the act of the boys collecting hailstones suggest about perspective?

A) Naivety can find joy in disaster
B) They were unaware of the damage
C) They valued the hailstones as treasures
D) They were helping clean up

Answer: A) Naivety can find joy in disaster
Reason: The boys’ innocent joy contrasts with the adults’ despair, showing different perspectives.

44. Q: If the story had an alternative ending where Lencho discovers the truth, how might his view change?

A) He would lose all faith
B) He would appreciate human kindness more
C) He would become resentful
D) No change; he would still believe it was divine

Answer: B) He would appreciate human kindness more
Reason: Discovering the source of the help could deepen Lencho’s appreciation for human compassion.