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Once upon a time on Mount Bromo, East Java, there was a couple living there. The new couple wanted to have a child. They had married for a long time but they hadn’t got a baby. Every time they prayed to the Gods, asking for a child.

One day, there was a loud voice in the sky when they were praying.

“You are going to born a baby, and later you will birth too many children. But I have a requirement for you to obey, if you really want to have children”, said the voice.

“Whatever you ask, my Lord”, the couple answered, “We will do it”,

“You must sacrifice your first son for the gods”.

The couple agreed to sacrifice their first son in the time that was asked by the voice. Then, the wife got pregnant and gave birth to a son. The baby grew up into a handsome, taught man. He was named Kesuma. The couple loved Kesuma very much. The wife gave birth to eleven more children after Kesuma. And, they forget their promise to sacrifice their first son to the god.

One day, the volcano erupted. Before that, there were series of earthquakes followed by thunders in the sky. The sky was very dark, as if it was going to fall down. On the next occasion, there was a voice in the sky, reminding the couple about their promise. The couple was very afraid, but they just couldn’t sacrifice their beloved son, Kesuma. However, because the earthquakes and the thunders were becoming more and more horrifying, Kesuma couldn’t let his family and all the people in the village die.

Kesuma knew the situation. Then he said to his parents. “I would sacrifice myself in order that our family and all the people in our village will live in peace. For the next times, you all have to sacrifice animals and crops to the gods.” Then he jumped onto the crater of the volcano. Amazingly, the earthquakes and the eruption stopped at once.

What is the couple's main desire in the story?

• To have a large family

• To become rich

• To live on Mount Bromo

• To have a child

Once upon a time on Mount Bromo, East Java, there was a couple living there. The new couple wanted to have a child. They had married for a long time but they hadn’t got a baby. Every time they prayed to the Gods, asking for a child.

One day, there was a loud voice in the sky when they were praying.

“You are going to born a baby, and later you will birth too many children. But I have a requirement for you to obey, if you really want to have children”, said the voice.

“Whatever you ask, my Lord”, the couple answered, “We will do it”,

“You must sacrifice your first son for the gods”.

The couple agreed to sacrifice their first son in the time that was asked by the voice. Then, the wife got pregnant and gave birth to a son. The baby grew up into a handsome, taught man. He was named Kesuma. The couple loved Kesuma very much. The wife gave birth to eleven more children after Kesuma. And, they forget their promise to sacrifice their first son to the god.

One day, the volcano erupted. Before that, there were series of earthquakes followed by thunders in the sky. The sky was very dark, as if it was going to fall down. On the next occasion, there was a voice in the sky, reminding the couple about their promise. The couple was very afraid, but they just couldn’t sacrifice their beloved son, Kesuma. However, because the earthquakes and the thunders were becoming more and more horrifying, Kesuma couldn’t let his family and all the people in the village die.

Kesuma knew the situation. Then he said to his parents. “I would sacrifice myself in order that our family and all the people in our village will live in peace. For the next times, you all have to sacrifice animals and crops to the gods.” Then he jumped onto the crater of the volcano. Amazingly, the earthquakes and the eruption stopped at once.

What does the voice in the sky require the couple to do?

• Sacrifice their first son

• Move away from Mount Bromo

• Pray to the gods every day

• Have more children

Once upon a time on Mount Bromo, East Java, there was a couple living there. The new couple wanted to have a child. They had married for a long time but they hadn’t got a baby. Every time they prayed to the Gods, asking for a child.

One day, there was a loud voice in the sky when they were praying.

“You are going to born a baby, and later you will birth too many children. But I have a requirement for you to obey, if you really want to have children”, said the voice.

“Whatever you ask, my Lord”, the couple answered, “We will do it”,

“You must sacrifice your first son for the gods”.

The couple agreed to sacrifice their first son in the time that was asked by the voice. Then, the wife got pregnant and gave birth to a son. The baby grew up into a handsome, taught man. He was named Kesuma. The couple loved Kesuma very much. The wife gave birth to eleven more children after Kesuma. And, they forget their promise to sacrifice their first son to the god.

One day, the volcano erupted. Before that, there were series of earthquakes followed by thunders in the sky. The sky was very dark, as if it was going to fall down. On the next occasion, there was a voice in the sky, reminding the couple about their promise. The couple was very afraid, but they just couldn’t sacrifice their beloved son, Kesuma. However, because the earthquakes and the thunders were becoming more and more horrifying, Kesuma couldn’t let his family and all the people in the village die.

Kesuma knew the situation. Then he said to his parents. “I would sacrifice myself in order that our family and all the people in our village will live in peace. For the next times, you all have to sacrifice animals and crops to the gods.” Then he jumped onto the crater of the volcano. Amazingly, the earthquakes and the eruption stopped at once.

How many children did the couple have in total?

• 10

• 11

• 12

• 13

Once upon a time on Mount Bromo, East Java, there was a couple living there. The new couple wanted to have a child. They had married for a long time but they hadn’t got a baby. Every time they prayed to the Gods, asking for a child.

One day, there was a loud voice in the sky when they were praying.

“You are going to born a baby, and later you will birth too many children. But I have a requirement for you to obey, if you really want to have children”, said the voice.

“Whatever you ask, my Lord”, the couple answered, “We will do it”,

“You must sacrifice your first son for the gods”.

The couple agreed to sacrifice their first son in the time that was asked by the voice. Then, the wife got pregnant and gave birth to a son. The baby grew up into a handsome, taught man. He was named Kesuma. The couple loved Kesuma very much. The wife gave birth to eleven more children after Kesuma. And, they forget their promise to sacrifice their first son to the god.

One day, the volcano erupted. Before that, there were series of earthquakes followed by thunders in the sky. The sky was very dark, as if it was going to fall down. On the next occasion, there was a voice in the sky, reminding the couple about their promise. The couple was very afraid, but they just couldn’t sacrifice their beloved son, Kesuma. However, because the earthquakes and the thunders were becoming more and more horrifying, Kesuma couldn’t let his family and all the people in the village die.

Kesuma knew the situation. Then he said to his parents. “I would sacrifice myself in order that our family and all the people in our village will live in peace. For the next times, you all have to sacrifice animals and crops to the gods.” Then he jumped onto the crater of the volcano. Amazingly, the earthquakes and the eruption stopped at once.

Why did the couple forget their promise to sacrifice their first son?

• They didn't believe in the gods anymore

• They were afraid of the volcano eruption

• They loved their son too much

• They couldn't afford to sacrifice an animal

Once upon a time on Mount Bromo, East Java, there was a couple living there. The new couple wanted to have a child. They had married for a long time but they hadn’t got a baby. Every time they prayed to the Gods, asking for a child.

One day, there was a loud voice in the sky when they were praying.

“You are going to born a baby, and later you will birth too many children. But I have a requirement for you to obey, if you really want to have children”, said the voice.

“Whatever you ask, my Lord”, the couple answered, “We will do it”,

“You must sacrifice your first son for the gods”.

The couple agreed to sacrifice their first son in the time that was asked by the voice. Then, the wife got pregnant and gave birth to a son. The baby grew up into a handsome, taught man. He was named Kesuma. The couple loved Kesuma very much. The wife gave birth to eleven more children after Kesuma. And, they forget their promise to sacrifice their first son to the god.

One day, the volcano erupted. Before that, there were series of earthquakes followed by thunders in the sky. The sky was very dark, as if it was going to fall down. On the next occasion, there was a voice in the sky, reminding the couple about their promise. The couple was very afraid, but they just couldn’t sacrifice their beloved son, Kesuma. However, because the earthquakes and the thunders were becoming more and more horrifying, Kesuma couldn’t let his family and all the people in the village die.

Kesuma knew the situation. Then he said to his parents. “I would sacrifice myself in order that our family and all the people in our village will live in peace. For the next times, you all have to sacrifice animals and crops to the gods.” Then he jumped onto the crater of the volcano. Amazingly, the earthquakes and the eruption stopped at once.

What event triggers the couple's memory of their promise?

• The volcano eruption

• The earthquakes and thunders

• Kesuma's birth

• The voice in the sky

Once upon a time on Mount Bromo, East Java, there was a couple living there. The new couple wanted to have a child. They had married for a long time but they hadn’t got a baby. Every time they prayed to the Gods, asking for a child.

One day, there was a loud voice in the sky when they were praying.

“You are going to born a baby, and later you will birth too many children. But I have a requirement for you to obey, if you really want to have children”, said the voice.

“Whatever you ask, my Lord”, the couple answered, “We will do it”,

“You must sacrifice your first son for the gods”.

The couple agreed to sacrifice their first son in the time that was asked by the voice. Then, the wife got pregnant and gave birth to a son. The baby grew up into a handsome, taught man. He was named Kesuma. The couple loved Kesuma very much. The wife gave birth to eleven more children after Kesuma. And, they forget their promise to sacrifice their first son to the god.

One day, the volcano erupted. Before that, there were series of earthquakes followed by thunders in the sky. The sky was very dark, as if it was going to fall down. On the next occasion, there was a voice in the sky, reminding the couple about their promise. The couple was very afraid, but they just couldn’t sacrifice their beloved son, Kesuma. However, because the earthquakes and the thunders were becoming more and more horrifying, Kesuma couldn’t let his family and all the people in the village die.

Kesuma knew the situation. Then he said to his parents. “I would sacrifice myself in order that our family and all the people in our village will live in peace. For the next times, you all have to sacrifice animals and crops to the gods.” Then he jumped onto the crater of the volcano. Amazingly, the earthquakes and the eruption stopped at once.

Why couldn't Kesuma let his family and the people in the village die?

• He was afraid of the earthquakes and thunders

• He wanted to be a hero

• He loved his family and the village people

• He didn't want to sacrifice animals and crops

Once upon a time on Mount Bromo, East Java, there was a couple living there. The new couple wanted to have a child. They had married for a long time but they hadn’t got a baby. Every time they prayed to the Gods, asking for a child.

One day, there was a loud voice in the sky when they were praying.

“You are going to born a baby, and later you will birth too many children. But I have a requirement for you to obey, if you really want to have children”, said the voice.

“Whatever you ask, my Lord”, the couple answered, “We will do it”,

“You must sacrifice your first son for the gods”.

The couple agreed to sacrifice their first son in the time that was asked by the voice. Then, the wife got pregnant and gave birth to a son. The baby grew up into a handsome, taught man. He was named Kesuma. The couple loved Kesuma very much. The wife gave birth to eleven more children after Kesuma. And, they forget their promise to sacrifice their first son to the god.

One day, the volcano erupted. Before that, there were series of earthquakes followed by thunders in the sky. The sky was very dark, as if it was going to fall down. On the next occasion, there was a voice in the sky, reminding the couple about their promise. The couple was very afraid, but they just couldn’t sacrifice their beloved son, Kesuma. However, because the earthquakes and the thunders were becoming more and more horrifying, Kesuma couldn’t let his family and all the people in the village die.

Kesuma knew the situation. Then he said to his parents. “I would sacrifice myself in order that our family and all the people in our village will live in peace. For the next times, you all have to sacrifice animals and crops to the gods.” Then he jumped onto the crater of the volcano. Amazingly, the earthquakes and the eruption stopped at once.

What did Kesuma decide to do to save his family and the village?

• Sacrifice himself by jumping into the volcano

• Pray to the gods for protection

• Leave the village and never return

• Sacrifice an animal to the gods

Once upon a time on Mount Bromo, East Java, there was a couple living there. The new couple wanted to have a child. They had married for a long time but they hadn’t got a baby. Every time they prayed to the Gods, asking for a child.

One day, there was a loud voice in the sky when they were praying.

“You are going to born a baby, and later you will birth too many children. But I have a requirement for you to obey, if you really want to have children”, said the voice.

“Whatever you ask, my Lord”, the couple answered, “We will do it”,

“You must sacrifice your first son for the gods”.

The couple agreed to sacrifice their first son in the time that was asked by the voice. Then, the wife got pregnant and gave birth to a son. The baby grew up into a handsome, taught man. He was named Kesuma. The couple loved Kesuma very much. The wife gave birth to eleven more children after Kesuma. And, they forget their promise to sacrifice their first son to the god.

One day, the volcano erupted. Before that, there were series of earthquakes followed by thunders in the sky. The sky was very dark, as if it was going to fall down. On the next occasion, there was a voice in the sky, reminding the couple about their promise. The couple was very afraid, but they just couldn’t sacrifice their beloved son, Kesuma. However, because the earthquakes and the thunders were becoming more and more horrifying, Kesuma couldn’t let his family and all the people in the village die.

Kesuma knew the situation. Then he said to his parents. “I would sacrifice myself in order that our family and all the people in our village will live in peace. For the next times, you all have to sacrifice animals and crops to the gods.” Then he jumped onto the crater of the volcano. Amazingly, the earthquakes and the eruption stopped at once.

What happened when Kesuma jumped into the volcano?

• The earthquakes and eruption stopped

• The volcano exploded even more violently

• The sky became darker

• The couple regretted their decision

Once upon a time on Mount Bromo, East Java, there was a couple living there. The new couple wanted to have a child. They had married for a long time but they hadn’t got a baby. Every time they prayed to the Gods, asking for a child.

One day, there was a loud voice in the sky when they were praying.

“You are going to born a baby, and later you will birth too many children. But I have a requirement for you to obey, if you really want to have children”, said the voice.

“Whatever you ask, my Lord”, the couple answered, “We will do it”,

“You must sacrifice your first son for the gods”.

The couple agreed to sacrifice their first son in the time that was asked by the voice. Then, the wife got pregnant and gave birth to a son. The baby grew up into a handsome, taught man. He was named Kesuma. The couple loved Kesuma very much. The wife gave birth to eleven more children after Kesuma. And, they forget their promise to sacrifice their first son to the god.

One day, the volcano erupted. Before that, there were series of earthquakes followed by thunders in the sky. The sky was very dark, as if it was going to fall down. On the next occasion, there was a voice in the sky, reminding the couple about their promise. The couple was very afraid, but they just couldn’t sacrifice their beloved son, Kesuma. However, because the earthquakes and the thunders were becoming more and more horrifying, Kesuma couldn’t let his family and all the people in the village die.

Kesuma knew the situation. Then he said to his parents. “I would sacrifice myself in order that our family and all the people in our village will live in peace. For the next times, you all have to sacrifice animals and crops to the gods.” Then he jumped onto the crater of the volcano. Amazingly, the earthquakes and the eruption stopped at once.

What does the ending of the story suggest about Kesuma?

• He was a selfish person

• He was a brave and selfless person

• He regretted his decision to sacrifice himself

• He didn't actually jump into the volcano

Once upon a time on Mount Bromo, East Java, there was a couple living there. The new couple wanted to have a child. They had married for a long time but they hadn’t got a baby. Every time they prayed to the Gods, asking for a child.

One day, there was a loud voice in the sky when they were praying.

“You are going to born a baby, and later you will birth too many children. But I have a requirement for you to obey, if you really want to have children”, said the voice.

“Whatever you ask, my Lord”, the couple answered, “We will do it”,

“You must sacrifice your first son for the gods”.

The couple agreed to sacrifice their first son in the time that was asked by the voice. Then, the wife got pregnant and gave birth to a son. The baby grew up into a handsome, taught man. He was named Kesuma. The couple loved Kesuma very much. The wife gave birth to eleven more children after Kesuma. And, they forget their promise to sacrifice their first son to the god.

One day, the volcano erupted. Before that, there were series of earthquakes followed by thunders in the sky. The sky was very dark, as if it was going to fall down. On the next occasion, there was a voice in the sky, reminding the couple about their promise. The couple was very afraid, but they just couldn’t sacrifice their beloved son, Kesuma. However, because the earthquakes and the thunders were becoming more and more horrifying, Kesuma couldn’t let his family and all the people in the village die.

Kesuma knew the situation. Then he said to his parents. “I would sacrifice myself in order that our family and all the people in our village will live in peace. For the next times, you all have to sacrifice animals and crops to the gods.” Then he jumped onto the crater of the volcano. Amazingly, the earthquakes and the eruption stopped at once.

What lesson can be learned from this story?

• Always keep your promises to the gods

• Sacrificing animals and crops brings good luck

• Family and the well-being of others are important

• Volcano eruptions are caused by disobedience