Lencho hoped for rain to ensure a good harvest. He was a farmer, and his ripe cornfield desperately needed water. When it finally rained, he was overjoyed, comparing the raindrops to new coins. However, the rain soon turned into a hailstorm that completely destroyed his crops — the corn was ruined, flowers were gone, and not a leaf remained on the trees. Lencho feared his family would go hungry, so he hoped for help from God, the only source of support he believed in.
Source: A Letter to God, Chapter 1
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This question has two parts embedded in one: (1) what Lencho hoped for before/during the rain — a good harvest through rainfall, and (2) what he hoped for after the hailstorm — divine help. Examiners expect both points for full marks. Quote or closely paraphrase the text (e.g., "new coins," "help from God") to show textual grounding. Avoid writing a long essay — 3 marks = ~3 clear points in brief.