Makato Literature

Makato and the Cowrie Shell is a folktale from what country?

• Singapore

• Malaysia

• Thailand

• Vietnam

The kind-hearted king that Makato wants to see is from _____________

• Burma

• Sukhothai

• Thailand

• Siam

What is a mahout?

• an elephant driver or keeper

• a hardworking person

• an orphan

• a citizen from Thailand

What did the King drop as he mounted his elephant during the parade?

• a coin

• his crown

• a seed

• a cowrie shell

Which statement do you think shows the cleverness of Makato?

• He worked hard cleaning elephant’s sheds and finding food.

• Because he had to make his own living he did all kinds of odd jobs: chopping wood, feeding pigs, and cleaning

• He was only four when his mother passed away.

• "Lady, if I dip my finger into this pile of seeds, can I take those that stick to my finger for one cowrie?", he asked. "Well why not", replied the sales lady, amused by his suggestion.

What was Makato’s dream on the first part of the story?

• To go on an adventure

• To be rich

• To see the King.

• To be successful

What was the thing that Makato gave to the King as return for his kindness?

• Lettuce seeds

• lettuces

• cowrie shells

• Sukhothai

Who became the wife of Makato?

• The queen

• The king’s daughter

• His friend’s sister

• His childhood friend

According to the folktale, at that time, the people of the kingdom used cowrie shells as _________.

• Decoration

• Food

• Money

• Medicine

How did the story end?

• Makato became rich.

• Makato died.

• Makato saw his parents.

• Makato became the king of the prosperous kingdom