Question 3 - Chapter 1 - A letter to god - First Flight - Chapters (Literature) - English Class 10

Read the extract and answer the following questions.

Extract:

When Lencho received the envelope, he found the money inside. He counted it and realized it was less than he had asked for. He was sure that God had sent him the money, but he believed that the post office employees had taken some of it. Frustrated, he wrote another letter to God, complaining about the dishonesty of the post office workers and asking for the rest of the money.

(A Letter to God)

Question (i)

 What did Lencho find in the envelope he received?

• a) A letter from God
• b) The full amount of money he requested
• c) Less money than he had asked for
• d) A note from the postmaster

Answer:

Answer as written by the student

c) Less money than he had asked for

Step-by-step explanation:

• 🔍 In the extract, we can see what Lencho found in the envelope:
• When Lencho received the envelope, he found the money inside. He counted it and realized it was less than he had asked for.
• So, the correct answer is:
• ✅ c) Less money than he had asked for

Question (ii):

 Who did Lencho believe had taken some of the money?

• a) God
• b) The post office employees
• c) His neighbors
• d) The mail carrier

Answer:

Answer as written by the student:

b) The post office employees

Step-by-step explanation:

• 🔍 In the extract, we can see who Lencho thought had taken some of the money:
• He was sure that God had sent him the money, but he believed that the post office employees had taken some of it.
• So, the correct answer is: ✅ b) The post office employees

Question (iii) 

In around 40 words, explain Lencho's reaction to receiving the money and his subsequent actions, as described in the extract.

Answer:

Answer as written by the student:

Upon receiving the money, Lencho recognized that it was less than he requested . He believed God sent the money, but the post office employees took some of it. Frustrated, he wrote another letter to God, complaining about their dishonesty.

Step-by-step explanation:

• 📖 Let's carefully read the extract to understand Lencho's reaction and actions:
• He counted it and realized it was less than he had asked for.
• He was sure that God had sent him the money, but he believed that the post office employees had taken some of it.
• Frustrated, he wrote another letter to God, complaining about the dishonesty of the post office workers and asking for the rest of the money.
• ✍️ Based on the extract, Lencho's reaction and actions include:
•  Realizing the received money was less than requested.
•  Believing that post office employees took some of the money.
•  Writing another letter to God, complaining about their dishonesty.

Question (iv):

State TRUE or FALSE:

Lencho was grateful for the money he received and did not question the missing amount.

Answer:

Answer as written by the student:

 False

Step-by-step explanation:

• 🔍 In the extract, we can see Lencho's reaction to the money he received:
• He counted it and realized it was less than he had asked for. He was sure that God had sent him the money, but he believed that the post office employees had taken some of it.
• So, the statement is:

✅  False (Because Lencho did question the missing amount and believed the post office employees took it)