SOAL EXAM WAJIB XI

My mother turned 75 years old in July. Two months later, I got a call from Tuti, the nurse who took daily care of my mother at home since my mother had a stroke. Due to her illness, my beloved mother had not been able to move or speak at all She could no longer recognize the people around her except for the nurse and me. I was her only daughter working in a city while my mother lived about 80 km from the city where I worked. On weekends I would drive from the city to my mother's house in a small town. I spent time with my mother while she was alive even though it was only one-way communication. When my mother's health began to deteriorate in November, I was driving to my mother's house. Driving on the toll road to my mother's house seemed long and monotonous. I preferred taking the narrow and rather winding roads. The scenery on the winding roads always captivated me, passing through the green terraced rice-fields on a mountain slope, listening to the gurgling water of a brook which sounded like a nostalgic song. I turned off my car's air conditioner to enjoy the clean air.

Why did the narrator receive a call from Tuti two months after her mother's 75th birthday?

• Tuti wanted to invite her to a party

• The narrator's mother had a stroke

• Tuti informed her about her mother's health condition

• Tuti needed a break from taking care of her mother

• The narrator's mother had recovered completely

When my mother's health began to deteriorate in November, I was driving to my mother's house. Driving on the toll road to my mother's house seemed long and monotonous. I preferred taking the narrow and rather winding roads. The scenery on the winding roads always captivated me, passing through the green terraced rice-fields on a mountain slope, listening to the gurgling water of a brook which sounded like a nostalgic song. I turned off my car's air conditioner to enjoy the clean air. It was a good thing to breathe. When I reached the last bend, I suddenly discovered a little beauty that I had never seen before. Near the bushes on the edge of the rice field, I saw several clumps of wild flowers in bloom.

Why did the narrator prefer to drive on narrow, winding roads instead of the toll road?

• The winding roads were shorter

• The scenery was more beautiful

• There were fewer vehicles on the road

• The toll road was under construction

• The narrator wanted to save money on toll fees

They were delicate and purple and swayed in the wind as if they were whispering a story to one another. Seized with awe, I pulled my car to the side of the road and plucked those wildflowers. "I'll put them in a vase and give them to my mother. I'll place them on the small table beside her bed." I thought. Arriving at my mother's house, I did everything I had planned in the car. I went to my mother's room and slowly put the bunch of purple flowers down. My mother could only stare at what I had placed on her small table. This time I saw her eyes sparkling a little and even seemed more lucid than usual. The look in her eyes seemed to be grateful, commenting on the beauty of the flowers and stating her curiosity to know where I had gotten those flowers.

What was the first reaction of the narrator's mother when she saw the purple flowers?

• She started crying

• Her eyes sparkled and looked more lucid

• She ignored them

• She immediately fell asleep

• She asked the nurse to remove them

It turned out that the flowers on the edge of the road were able to evoke something in my ailing mother. Even though her body could no longer respond, but the look in her eyes could not deceive. Afterwards, I always brought a small knife, a vase and a bottle of water in my Jeep during my trips to visit her. Every time I stopped in front of the house, I quickly jumped out of the car with the bunch of purple flowers in the vase. With those flowers, my mother's eyes would shine and we had a pleasant conversation. Even though she could not speak, the look in her eyes said a lot to me.

What did the narrator always carry in her Jeep to take the wildflowers?

• A blanket and a book

• A small knife, a vase, and a bottle of water

• Medical supplies for her mother

• Groceries and snacks

• Her mother's favorite music CDs

With those flowers, my mother's eyes would shine and we had a pleasant conversation. Even though she could not speak, the look in her eyes said a lot to me. One mid-week morning at the end of the year, I got a call from Tuti saying that my mother's condition had taken a turn for worse and asking me hurriedly to see my mother. Immediately I sped away and passed the flowers I usually plucked. I suddenly braked the car and decided to turn around, walk a few meters back, and pluck a few sprigs. Arriving at the hospital, I found my mother was very pale and weak. I put the flowers in the vase and came closer to the bedside and hold my mother's hand. She felt a touch on her fingers. That was the last conversation we had together.

What did the narrator feel when she saw her mother's reaction to the flowers?

• Disappointed

• Angry

• Overjoyed

• Nervous

• Confused

With those flowers, my mother's eyes would shine and we had a pleasant conversation. Even though she could not speak, the look in her eyes said a lot to me. One mid-week morning at the end of the year, I got a call from Tuti saying that my mother's condition had taken a turn for worse and asking me hurriedly to see my mother. Immediately I sped away and passed the flowers I usually plucked. I suddenly braked the car and decided to turn around, walk a few meters back, and pluck a few sprigs. Arriving at the hospital, I found my mother was very pale and weak. I put the flowers in the vase and came closer to the bedside and hold my mother's hand. She felt a touch on her fingers. That was the last conversation we had together.

What happened on the mid-week morning at the end of the year?

• The nurse called to inform that the mother was feeling better

• The narrator received a call from Tuti about her mother's worsening condition

• The narrator decided to take her mother on a trip

• The mother regained her ability to speak

• The narrator got a promotion at work

With those flowers, my mother's eyes would shine and we had a pleasant conversation. Even though she could not speak, the look in her eyes said a lot to me. One mid-week morning at the end of the year, I got a call from Tuti saying that my mother's condition had taken a turn for worse and asking me hurriedly to see my mother. Immediately I sped away and passed the flowers I usually plucked. I suddenly braked the car and decided to turn around, walk a few meters back, and pluck a few sprigs. Arriving at the hospital, I found my mother was very pale and weak. I put the flowers in the vase and came closer to the bedside and hold my mother's hand. She felt a touch on her fingers. That was the last conversation we had together.
What was the narrator's mother's health condition when she arrived at the hospital?

• She was recovering quickly

• She was very pale and weak

• She was cheerful and energetic

• She was sleeping peacefully

• She had just woken up

With those flowers, my mother's eyes would shine and we had a pleasant conversation. Even though she could not speak, the look in her eyes said a lot to me. One mid-week morning at the end of the year, I got a call from Tuti saying that my mother's condition had taken a turn for worse and asking me hurriedly to see my mother. Immediately I sped away and passed the flowers I usually plucked. I suddenly braked the car and decided to turn around, walk a few meters back, and pluck a few sprigs. Arriving at the hospital, I found my mother was very pale and weak. I put the flowers in the vase and came closer to the bedside and hold my mother's hand. She felt a touch on her fingers. That was the last conversation we had together.
Why did the narrator decide to turn back to pick flowers on her way to the hospital?

• She forgot to bring a present

• She knew the flowers brought joy to her mother

• The nurse had requested flowers

• She wanted to avoid traffic

• She needed a break from driving

With those flowers, my mother's eyes would shine and we had a pleasant conversation. Even though she could not speak, the look in her eyes said a lot to me. One mid-week morning at the end of the year, I got a call from Tuti saying that my mother's condition had taken a turn for worse and asking me hurriedly to see my mother. Immediately I sped away and passed the flowers I usually plucked. I suddenly braked the car and decided to turn around, walk a few meters back, and pluck a few sprigs. Arriving at the hospital, I found my mother was very pale and weak. I put the flowers in the vase and came closer to the bedside and hold my mother's hand. She felt a touch on her fingers. That was the last conversation we had together.

How did the narrator communicate with her mother during her last visit?

• Through sign language

• By talking and touching her mother's hand

• By writing a letter

• By playing her mother's favorite song

• By showing her family photographs

What is the central theme of the story The Power of Flowers ?

• The importance of effective communication

• The power of small gestures to express love

• The inevitability of aging

• The benefits of spending time outdoors

• The value of working in a big city