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Section A – Short Answer Questions (6 × 3 = 18 marks)

1. Who was Lencho? What was his main source of livelihood?
Lencho was a poor farmer who lived in a small house on a hill with his family. His main source of livelihood was his corn field, which he depended on entirely for food and income.

2. Why was Lencho eagerly waiting for the rain? How did he feel when it began?
Lencho was eagerly waiting for rain because his crops needed water to grow properly. When it began to rain, he felt very happy and satisfied, believing that his crops would have a good harvest.

3. What happened to the crops after the hailstorm?
The hailstorm completely destroyed Lencho’s crops. The fields were covered with hailstones like salt, and not a single leaf remained on the trees. The entire corn crop was ruined, leaving the family without food.

4. Why did Lencho decide to write a letter to God? What did he ask for?
Lencho decided to write a letter to God because he had strong faith that God would help him in his time of need. He asked for 100 pesos to sow his fields again and to survive until the next harvest.

5. How did the postmaster help Lencho? Why did he do so?
The postmaster helped Lencho by collecting money from his employees and contributing some himself. He did this because he wanted to keep Lencho’s faith in God alive and was moved by his innocence and belief.

6. Why was Lencho angry after receiving the money? What does this reveal about his character?
Lencho was angry because he received only 70 pesos instead of 100. He believed God could not make a mistake, so he thought the post office employees had stolen the remaining money. This reveals that Lencho had blind faith but lacked practical understanding.

Section B – Extract-Based Answers (8 × 1 = 8 marks)

  1. The beginning of rainfall is being described.
  2. Raindrops are compared to coins to show their size and value to the farmer.
  3. It indicates that the field was covered with hailstones.
  4. All the leaves were destroyed from the trees.
  5. It signifies complete loss of food and income for Lencho.
  6. A hailstorm is being referred to.
  7. It ruined Lencho’s hopes of a good harvest and future plans.
  8. Destroyed

Section C – Long Answer (HOTS/Analytical) (1 × 6 = 6 marks)

Answer:
Lencho is indeed a man of great faith but little understanding. His faith in God is unwavering, as he firmly believes that God will help him in his difficult time. This is evident when he writes a letter to God asking for money without any doubt or hesitation.

However, his lack of understanding is shown when he receives only 70 pesos and immediately assumes that the post office employees have stolen the rest. He does not realize that it was the postmaster and others who helped him out of kindness.

The story is full of irony. The biggest irony is that Lencho blames the very people who helped him. Another irony is that his faith in God is so strong that it blinds him to human goodness. Thus, while Lencho’s faith is admirable, it is also naive and unrealistic. 

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