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A letter to God — Flashcards

Madhya Pradesh Board · Class 10 · English

35 flashcards for A letter to God (Madhya Pradesh Board Class 10 English) to test yourself on key terms and facts. Sample: "Who is Lencho in the story?"

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CharacterPlotLanguage and imageryThemeLanguage and meaningVocabulary
Card 1Character

Who is Lencho in the story?

Answer

Lencho is the farmer protagonist of A Letter to God. He owns the only house in the valley on the crest of a low hill. He depends completely on his crops and has strong faith in God.

Card 2Plot

What does Lencho hope for when he watches the sky?

Answer

Lencho hopes for rain. He watches the sky towards the north-east because his field needs a downpour or at least a shower.

Card 3Language and imagery

Why does Lencho compare raindrops to new coins?

Answer

Lencho is pleased to see the rain because it can save his crop. He calls the drops new coins to show that rain is precious for a farmer and brings hope of a good harvest.

Card 4Plot

What happened when the rain changed into hail?

Answer

A strong wind began to blow, and large hailstones fell for an hour. The hail destroyed the corn, garden, hillside, and the whole valley. Not a leaf remained on the trees, and the field looked white as…

Card 5Theme

What was the effect of the hailstorm on Lencho and his family?

Answer

The hailstorm destroyed the crops, so the family faced hunger and loss. Their work was ruined, and the night became sorrowful because they had no corn left.

Card 6Language and meaning

What does the phrase 'a single hope' mean in the story?

Answer

'A single hope' means the only hope Lencho and his family had was help from God. It shows how strongly Lencho believed that God would save them.

Card 7Vocabulary

What is the meaning of 'conscience'?

Answer

Conscience means an inner sense of right and wrong. In the story, God is described as seeing even what is deep in one’s conscience, which means seeing the deepest thoughts and feelings.

Card 8Vocabulary

What is the meaning of 'amiable'?

Answer

Amiable means friendly and pleasant. The postmaster is described as an amiable fellow, which shows that he is kind and approachable.

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What are the important topics in A letter to God for Madhya Pradesh Board Class 10 English?
Key topics in A letter to God include Plot and Central Idea, Character Sketches, Themes and Messages, Important Events in Order. Study these first, then practise questions on each for the Madhya Pradesh Board Class 10 board exam.
How many flashcards are available for A letter to God?
There are 35 flashcards for A letter to God covering key definitions, facts and ideas. A few sample cards are shown on this page.
How should I revise A letter to God for the Madhya Pradesh Board Class 10 board exam?
Learn the core ideas first, then work through the 61 practice questions on A letter to God. Revise definitions regularly and use flashcards for quick recall before the exam.

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