The Story of Bujang Beji and Bukit Kelam

Front

Who were the two main characters in the story?

Back

Bujang Beji and Tumenggung Marubai.

Front

How did Tumenggung Marubai catch fish?

Back

He used a big trap called bubu and released the smaller fish back into the river.

Front

What was Bujang Beji's character like?

Back

He was greedy and arrogant.

Front

What fishing method did Bujang Beji use to catch fish?

Back

He used tuba, a fish poison extracted from derris root.

Front

What was the consequence of Bujang Beji's fishing method?

Back

It greatly reduced the fish population.

Front

What did Bujang Beji plan to do to Tumenggung Marubai?

Back

He planned to cover the flow of the Melawi River with a large rock to hinder Tumenggung's fishing.

Front

What distracted Bujang Beji while he was carrying the rock?

Back

He heard the sound of girls laughing at him.

Front

What happened when Bujang Beji stepped on a thorn?

Back

He dropped the stone he was holding.

Front

Who laughed at Bujang Beji, causing him to become angry?

Back

The khayangan goddesses.

Front

What did Bujang Beji do to seek revenge on the goddesses?

Back

He planned to reach the land of heaven using the kumpang mambu tree.