Malin Kundang

Long ago, an old woman and her son lived in a small village. Her son was called Malin Kundang. They were very poor but they loved each other very much.

One day Malin Kundang told his mother that he would go to town and work there. At first his mother did not allow him but finally she let him go with tears.

Malin Kundang worked hard in a big town and in a short time he became a rich man. However he completely forgot his poor old mother.

Some years later he sailed to a harbor near his village. When his mother heard about this news she came to meet him. Malin Kundang pretended not to know her. He said, “You‟re not my mother. Go away !” His mother became very sad and before she went she said, “Oh, Malin Kundang, you are a wicked son.

You‟ll never be safe now. You and your money will turn to stone.”

Some days later his ship left the harbor. The sea was calm but when he reached the open sea there was a great storm. The ship was drowned. Malin Kundang and his money changed into a stone.

Now people call it Batu Si Malin Kundang. We can see the stone from Air Manis, a village on the

coast of West Sumatra near Padang.

What is the purpose of the text?

• To describe Malin Kundang.

• To explain something.

• To persuade the readers that something should or should not be the case.

• To entertain the readers

Long ago, an old woman and her son lived in a small village. Her son was called Malin Kundang. They were very poor but they loved each other very much.

One day Malin Kundang told his mother that he would go to town and work there. At first his mother did not allow him but finally she let him go with tears.

Malin Kundang worked hard in a big town and in a short time he became a rich man. However he completely forgot his poor old mother.

Some years later he sailed to a harbor near his village. When his mother heard about this news she came to meet him. Malin Kundang pretended not to know her. He said, “You‟re not my mother. Go away !” His mother became very sad and before she went she said, “Oh, Malin Kundang, you are a wicked son.

You‟ll never be safe now. You and your money will turn to stone.”

Some days later his ship left the harbor. The sea was calm but when he reached the open sea there was a great storm. The ship was drowned. Malin Kundang and his money changed into a stone.

Now people call it Batu Si Malin Kundang. We can see the stone from Air Manis, a village on the

coast of West Sumatra near Padang.

How did Malin Kundang and his mother life first?

• They were poor and hated each other.

• They poor but loved each other.

• They were rich but lived unhappily.

• They were rich and lived happily.

What is the main theme of the story?

• The importance of family

• The power of money

• The dangers of the sea

• The beauty of nature

Why did Malin Kundang forget about his mother?

• He was too busy with work

• He didn't love his mother

• He lost his memory

• He was under a spell

What happened to Malin Kundang and his money?

• They turned into stone

• They were lost at sea

• They were stolen by pirates

• They were donated to charity

What lesson can be learned from the story?

• Always respect your parents

• Money can buy happiness

• Never go to sea

• Hard work pays off

Why did Malin Kundang become a rich man?

• He won the lottery

• He inherited a fortune

• He worked hard in a big town

• He found a hidden treasure

What did Malin Kundang say to his mother when they met again?

• Sorry, I didn't recognize you

• You're not my mother, go away!

• Let's forget the past and start anew

• I missed you so much, mother

How did Malin Kundang and his mother live at first?

• They were poor and hated each other.

• They were poor but loved each other.

• They were rich but lived unhappily.

• They were rich and lived happily.

Where can the stone be seen?

• In a museum

• In a village near Padang

• In a cave underwater

• In Malin Kundang's house