In the story 'A Letter to God', where does the incident of the storm and the loss of the crop take place?
Answer
The farmer's village
The correct answer is The farmer's village — Conclude that the incident occurs in the farmer's village.
Step-by-step solution
- Read the opening paragraphs of the story where the setting is described.
- Notice that Lencho is described as a farmer living in a small village.
- Identify the part where a hailstorm destroys the crops in his fields.
- Conclude that the incident occurs in the farmer's village.
Common mistake: Choosing 'city market' because the post office is mentioned later.
Concept tested: Setting of the story
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