Long Answer Type Questions
1. Lencho received the money and a letter from God but still he was not happy. Was it not in his attitude to be
happy with what he achieved? Did he not know the pleasure of being grateful to others? Reflect on the values
required to lead a happy life.
Answer:
Despite receiving money through the post after writing a heartfelt letter to God, Lencho is not happy.
Instead of feeling grateful, he becomes angry and suspicious, believing that the post office employees
had stolen part of the money he thought God had sent. Lencho had unwavering faith in God, but
lacked faith in his fellow human beings.
Lencho did not fully understand or embrace the value of gratitude—especially towards other people.
He couldn’t see that the act of kindness, though human, was just as worthy of appreciation as divine
intervention. Gratitude is not only about acknowledging what we receive, but recognizing the effort
behind it. This kind of awareness was missing in Lencho. He would have been happier if he had
embraced the values of gratitude, humility, faith in humanity and empathy.
2. Describe Lencho’s qualities in light of his faith in God. Do you have faith in God like Lencho? Was Lencho’s
reaction towards the post office employees right?
Answer:
Lencho’s character is deeply rooted in his unshakeable faith in God, which stands out as his most
defining quality. He writes a letter directly to God, asking for help, confident that his prayer will be
answered. This shows his unwavering faith, hopefulness and determination.
Not all people have the type of faith Lencho has. I understand and value faith, but mine might be more
balanced with reasoning and trust in people too
Lencho’s reaction towards the post office employees wasn’t right. Instead of appreciating the
unexpected help he received, Lencho assumed that the employees were dishonest and had stolen part
of God’s money. This shows a lack of gratitude and trust in people, which stands in contrast to his total
trust in God.
His inability to recognize human kindness as a possible channel of divine help is where his perspective
falls short. If he had looked a little deeper, he might have seen the beauty in the gesture made by the
postmaster and the other workers, who were actually moved by his faith.
3. Dr. Herriot knew his patients as well as their owners really well. Discuss.
Answer:
Dr. Herriot understands not only his animal patients but also their human companions. He
immediately notices that Tricki is unwell—not just physically, but also emotionally. The dog is
overweight, lethargic, and showing signs of illness. He realizes that Tricki’s problems stem from his
indulgent lifestyle—too much food, no exercise, and constant pampering.
Instead of prescribing medicine, he takes Tricki to his clinic, where he puts him on a simple diet and
allows him to live a more natural, active life among other dogs. Tricki soon recovers, showing that Dr.
Herriot’s approach was more about understanding the root cause than treating surface symptoms.
Dr. Herriot also knows Mrs. Pumphrey very well. Instead of scolding her or making her feel guilty, he
gently manages her emotions. He lies to her about Tricki needing hospitalization for treatment, when
in fact, the dog just needs a break from the pampering.
His deep understanding of both Tricki and Mrs. Pumphrey leads to a happy ending for all.
4. You want to adopt a puppy as a pet. Discuss the things required to become a good owner of a pet.
Answer:
Adopting a puppy is a joyful and rewarding experience, but it also comes with big responsibilities. To
become a good pet owner, we need more than just love—we need commitment, patience, and
preparation.
We need to give time and attention. Puppies need constant care, playtime, training, and
companionship. A balanced, age-appropriate diet, clean drinking water etc should be provided.
Regular exercise is also a must. Dogs need daily walks and play to stay healthy and happy.
Vaccinations, deworming, and regular checkups are a must in addition to basic training. The home
atmosphere should be danger free. Puppies may chew, bark, or make messes as they learn. But, we
should always treat the puppy with kindness and avoid harsh punishment—positive reinforcement
works best. We should bear responsibility of harms done by our pets rather than getting angry.
Adopting a puppy means you're promising to care for it throughout its life. Becoming a good pet
owner is all about building a bond of trust, care, and love. A puppy doesn’t just need a home—it needs
a family.
