1.
What does lencho predicted?
Correct Answer
B. Big drops of rain will began to
fall
Explanation
Lencho predicted that big drops of rain will begin to fall.
2.
Why corn field destroyed?
Correct Answer
B. Because of hail stones
Explanation
The corn field was destroyed because of hail stones. Hail stones can cause significant damage to crops by pounding and bruising the plants, ultimately leading to their destruction.
3.
Where was Lencho's house situated?
Correct Answer
A. Top of a hill
Explanation
Lencho's house was situated on top of a hill.
4.
What did Lencho compare the large raindrops with?
Correct Answer
D. New coins
Explanation
Lencho compared the large raindrops with "new coins". This suggests that Lencho found the raindrops to be valuable and precious, similar to new coins. This comparison implies that Lencho saw the rain as a blessing and was grateful for it, as if he had received a valuable gift.
5.
Which crop was growing on Lencho's fields?
Correct Answer
A. Corn
Explanation
Lencho's fields were growing corn.
6.
What was the immediate reaction of the postman on seeing the letter?
Correct Answer
A. Laughed whole-heartedly
Explanation
The postman's immediate reaction upon seeing the letter was to laugh whole-heartedly. This suggests that the letter contained something humorous or amusing, causing the postman to find it funny and respond with genuine laughter.
7.
How much money was the postmaster able to arrange?
Correct Answer
D. 70 pesos
Explanation
The postmaster was able to arrange 70 pesos.
8.
Who is the author of the lesson 'A Letter to God'?
Correct Answer
C. G.L. Fuentes
Explanation
G.L. Fuentes is the author of the lesson 'A Letter to God'.
9.
How much money did Lencho ask for?
Correct Answer
C. 100 pesos
Explanation
Lencho asked for 100 pesos.
10.
Lencho compared the quantum of damage with
Correct Answer
A. Plague of locusts
Explanation
Lencho compared the quantum of damage with a plague of locusts. This comparison suggests that the damage caused must have been extensive and severe, similar to the devastation caused by a swarm of locusts. Locusts are known for their ability to destroy crops and vegetation in a short period of time, leaving behind a path of destruction. Therefore, Lencho's comparison implies that the damage he witnessed was significant and comparable to the destructive force of a locust plague.
11.
Did Mrs Pumphrey cut down on sweets as was advised?
Correct Answer
A. Only for a while
Explanation
The correct answer is "only for a while". This suggests that Mrs Pumphrey did cut down on sweets, but only for a temporary period of time. It implies that she may have eventually resumed her regular consumption of sweets, indicating that her adherence to the advice was not long-term.
12.
What is the name of the veterinary surgeon?
Correct Answer
C. Mr. Herriot
Explanation
The correct answer is Mr. Herriot because he is the only option given that is a title followed by a name. Tricki, Hodgkin, and Mrs. Pumphrey are not veterinary surgeons.
13.
Who had become hugely fat, like a bloated sausage.
Correct Answer
B. Tricky
Explanation
Tricky is the correct answer because the statement describes someone who has become hugely fat, like a bloated sausage. This description matches Tricky, as he is a dog who is known for his overeating and weight gain. Mr. Herriot and Mrs. Pumphrey are not described in this way, so they cannot be the correct answer.
14.
What does sausage mean?
Correct Answer
D. finely minced meat stuffed into long cylindrical cases
Explanation
The correct answer is "finely minced meat stuffed into long cylindrical cases". This is the definition of sausage, which is a type of food made from ground meat, usually pork, beef, or poultry, along with salt, spices, and other flavorings. The mixture is then stuffed into casings, typically made from animal intestines or synthetic materials, to create the familiar cylindrical shape of sausages.
15.
Who was distraught?
Correct Answer
C. Mrs. Pumphrey
Explanation
Mrs. Pumphrey was distraught.