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(ii) What was the most likely response that the postmaster expected in Lencho’s second letter?
i) Sorrowful ii) gratitude iii) disappointment iv) elation v) shock
a) ii and v b) i and iii c) ii and iv d) iii and v
(iii) Pick the option that lists the option corresponding to—'with a blow of his fist.’
a) option (i)
b) option (ii)
c) option (iii)
d) option (iv)
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(iv) Lencho’s letter included
a) details of his problems.
b) List of further demands.
c) belief of being looted.
d) description of the post office.
Value Points:
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Sympathetic, compassionate, considerate, understanding, good human being, sensitive, kind, generous,
amiable, helpful
Does not want to break Lencho’s faith in God…., act of charity… signed letter as God
ANSWER: The postmaster was a kind, generous, helpful, sensitive and God-fearing man. He received a
letter from Lencho which was written to God asking for 100 pesos so that he could sow his fields
again. The postman felt sympathetic towards Lencho,so He decided to help Lencho and gave up a
part of his salary, asked all other employees to help,Even friends were made to contribute for a cause
of charity.He managed to collect 70 pesos which he sent to Lencho along with a reply. The
postmaster signed the letter as god in order to preserve the man’s faith in God. This shows the
postmaster was a compassionate and amiable.
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