A Letter to God — Class 10 English MCQ with Answers (2026-27)

Updated 23 August 2026 · checked against the CBSE 2026-27 syllabus

6 objective questions on A Letter to God (Class 10 English — First Flight — Prose), every one checked against the CBSE 2026-27 syllabus. Pick an option and the correct answer is shown straight away, with your marks running at the top.

A Letter to God MCQ questions with answers

1. The house — the only one in the entire valley — sat on the crest of a low hill. From this height one could see the river and the field of ripe corn dotted with the flowers that always promised a good harvest. The only thing the earth needed was a good downpour or at least a shower. Throughout the morning Lencho — who knew his fields intimately — had done nothing but see the sky towards the north-east.
   Based on the detail of​ the​ house's location, how can it best be described?
   1. majestic
   2. imposing
   3. solitary
   4. unique

   Answer: c) solitary

   Why: It is “the only one in the entire valley” — the house stands completely alone, which is what solitary means.

2. The house — the only one in the entire valley — sat on the crest of a low hill. From this height one could see the river and the field of ripe corn dotted with the flowers that always promised a good harvest. The only thing the earth needed was a good downpour or at least a shower. Throughout the morning Lencho — who knew his fields intimately — had done nothing but see the sky towards the north-east.
   The field of corn dotted with‌ flowers​ means that
   1. not a single flower was bigger than a dot
   2. the flowers were scattered across
   3. the flowers were shaped like dots
   4. the flowers had shrunk in size

   Answer: b) the flowers were scattered across

   Why: ‘Dotted with’ describes flowers spread thinly all over the field, not their size or shape.

3. The house — the only one in the entire valley — sat on the crest of a low hill. From this height one could see the river and the field of ripe corn dotted with the flowers that always promised a good harvest. The only thing the earth needed was a good downpour or at least a shower. Throughout the morning Lencho — who knew his fields intimately — had done nothing but see the sky towards the north-east.
   Which quote supports the idea in the​ given‌ extract?
   1. “Farming is a profession of hope.”
   2. “I would rather be on my farm than be emperor of the world.”
   3. “Farming looks mighty easy when your plough is a pencil, and you’re a thousand miles from the corn field.”
   4. “Those too lazy to plough in the right season will have no food at the harvest.”

   Answer: a) “Farming is a profession of hope.”

   Why: The flowers ‘always promised a good harvest’ and Lencho watches the sky all morning — the extract is built entirely on a farmer’s hope.

4. When he finished, he went to the window to buy a stamp which he licked and then affixed to the envelope with a blow of his fist. The moment the letter fell into the mailbox the postmaster went to open it. It said: “God: Of the money that I asked for, only seventy pesos reached me. Send me the rest, since I need it very much. But don’t send it to me through the mail because the post office employees are a bunch of crooks. Lencho.”
   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
   1. ii and v
   2. i and iii
   3. ii and iv
   4. iii and v

   Answer: c) ii and iv

   Why: Having quietly collected the money himself, the postmaster expected Lencho to be thankful and delighted — gratitude and elation.

5. When he finished, he went to the window to buy a stamp which he licked and then affixed to the envelope with a blow of his fist. The moment the letter fell into the mailbox the postmaster went to open it. It said: “God: Of the money that I asked for, only seventy pesos reached me. Send me the rest, since I need it very much. But don’t send it to me through the mail because the post office employees are a bunch of crooks. Lencho.”
   Lencho's letter included
   1. details of his problems
   2. description of the post office
   3. belief of being looted
   4. list of further demands

   Answer: d) list of further demands

   Why: “Send me the rest, since I need it very much” — the second letter is essentially a fresh demand. (CBSE key: d.)

6. When he finished, he went to the window to buy a stamp which he licked and then affixed to the envelope with a blow of his fist. The moment the letter fell into the mailbox the postmaster went to open it. It said: “God: Of the money that I asked for, only seventy pesos reached me. Send me the rest, since I need it very much. But don’t send it to me through the mail because the post office employees are a bunch of crooks. Lencho.”
   Pick the most suitable‌ quote​ for this extract.
   1. “It is easier to fool people than to convince them that they have been fooled.” — Mark Twain
   2. “Real knowledge is to know the extent of one’s ignorance.” — Confucius
   3. “You see a person’s true colours when you are no longer beneficial to their life.” — anonymous
   4. “True generosity means accepting ingratitude.” — Coco Chanel

   Answer: d) “True generosity means accepting ingratitude.” — Coco Chanel

   Why: The employees gave from their own salaries and were repaid with an accusation — generosity met with ingratitude.