CBSE Class 10 English Handbook
Chapter 1 – Complete Notes + Questions + Grammar
FIRST FLIGHT – A Letter to God
Summary
Lencho, a poor farmer, depends on rain for crops. A hailstorm destroys everything. He writes to
God asking for 100 pesos. The postmaster helps but collects only 70 pesos. Lencho calls them
crooks, showing his blind faith.
Important Questions
1 Why did Lencho write a letter to God?
2 Why was the postmaster amused?
3 Why did Lencho call them crooks?
HOTS Questions
1 Was Lencho’s faith blind or pure?
2 Was the postmaster kind or foolish?
Important Lines
1 All through the night, Lencho thought only of his one hope: the help of God.
2 God: if you don’t help me, my family will go hungry this year.
Vocabulary
1 Crest – top
2 Downpour – heavy rain
3 Hailstones – frozen rain
4 Locusts – crop-eating insects
FOOTPRINTS WITHOUT FEET – A Triumph of Surgery
Summary
Tricki, a dog, becomes ill due to overfeeding. Mrs Pumphrey spoils him. Dr Herriot treats him with
exercise and simple diet. Tricki recovers fully.
Important Questions
Chapter 1 – Complete Notes + Questions + Grammar
FIRST FLIGHT – A Letter to God
Summary
Lencho, a poor farmer, depends on rain for crops. A hailstorm destroys everything. He writes to
God asking for 100 pesos. The postmaster helps but collects only 70 pesos. Lencho calls them
crooks, showing his blind faith.
Important Questions
1 Why did Lencho write a letter to God?
2 Why was the postmaster amused?
3 Why did Lencho call them crooks?
HOTS Questions
1 Was Lencho’s faith blind or pure?
2 Was the postmaster kind or foolish?
Important Lines
1 All through the night, Lencho thought only of his one hope: the help of God.
2 God: if you don’t help me, my family will go hungry this year.
Vocabulary
1 Crest – top
2 Downpour – heavy rain
3 Hailstones – frozen rain
4 Locusts – crop-eating insects
FOOTPRINTS WITHOUT FEET – A Triumph of Surgery
Summary
Tricki, a dog, becomes ill due to overfeeding. Mrs Pumphrey spoils him. Dr Herriot treats him with
exercise and simple diet. Tricki recovers fully.
Important Questions
