the legend of toba

Once upon a time, in a small village, there lived a handsome young man named Batara Guru. He was a strong and brave fisherman. One day, while fishing in the river, he caught a beautiful fish. The fish begged him to set her free, promising to grant him any wish. Batara Guru agreed and set the fish free.

The fish turned into a beautiful woman and they fell in love. They got married and had a daughter. However, Batara Guru forgot his promise to the fish and started to be arrogant and cruel to his wife. She warned him about the consequences, but he didn't listen.

Angered by her husband's behavior, the woman transformed back into a fish and jumped into the lake. The lake began to tremble and the earth shook violently. A huge volcano erupted, creating a large crater that filled with water. The village was destroyed, and Batara Guru and his daughter turned into an island in the middle of the lake.

1. What was Batara Guru's occupation?

• a farmer

• a fisherman

• a hunter

• a merchant

1. Once upon a time, in a small village, there lived a handsome young man named Batara Guru. He was a strong and brave fisherman. One day, while fishing in the river, he caught a beautiful fish. The fish begged him to set her free, promising to grant him any wish. Batara Guru agreed and set the fish free.

   The fish turned into a beautiful woman and they fell in love. They got married and had a daughter. However, Batara Guru forgot his promise to the fish and started to be arrogant and cruel to his wife. She warned him about the consequences, but he didn't listen.

   Angered by her husband's behavior, the woman transformed back into a fish and jumped into the lake. The lake began to tremble and the earth shook violently. A huge volcano erupted, creating a large crater that filled with water. The village was destroyed, and Batara Guru and his daughter turned into an island in the middle of the lake.

2. What did Batara Guru catch one day?

• a turtle

• a snake

• a fish

• a bird

1. Once upon a time, in a small village, there lived a handsome young man named Batara Guru. He was a strong and brave fisherman. One day, while fishing in the river, he caught a beautiful fish. The fish begged him to set her free, promising to grant him any wish. Batara Guru agreed and set the fish free.

   The fish turned into a beautiful woman and they fell in love. They got married and had a daughter. However, Batara Guru forgot his promise to the fish and started to be arrogant and cruel to his wife. She warned him about the consequences, but he didn't listen.

   Angered by her husband's behavior, the woman transformed back into a fish and jumped into the lake. The lake began to tremble and the earth shook violently. A huge volcano erupted, creating a large crater that filled with water. The village was destroyed, and Batara Guru and his daughter turned into an island in the middle of the lake.

2. What did the fish promise Batara Guru?

• To give him a lot of money

• To grant him any wish

• To marry him

• To protect him

1. Once upon a time, in a small village, there lived a handsome young man named Batara Guru. He was a strong and brave fisherman. One day, while fishing in the river, he caught a beautiful fish. The fish begged him to set her free, promising to grant him any wish. Batara Guru agreed and set the fish free.

   The fish turned into a beautiful woman and they fell in love. They got married and had a daughter. However, Batara Guru forgot his promise to the fish and started to be arrogant and cruel to his wife. She warned him about the consequences, but he didn't listen.

   Angered by her husband's behavior, the woman transformed back into a fish and jumped into the lake. The lake began to tremble and the earth shook violently. A huge volcano erupted, creating a large crater that filled with water. The village was destroyed, and Batara Guru and his daughter turned into an island in the middle of the lake.

2. What happened to Batara Guru and his wife?

• They lived happily ever after

• They got divorced

• They turned into animals

• They turned into an island

1. Once upon a time, in a small village, there lived a handsome young man named Batara Guru. He was a strong and brave fisherman. One day, while fishing in the river, he caught a beautiful fish. The fish begged him to set her free, promising to grant him any wish. Batara Guru agreed and set the fish free.

   The fish turned into a beautiful woman and they fell in love. They got married and had a daughter. However, Batara Guru forgot his promise to the fish and started to be arrogant and cruel to his wife. She warned him about the consequences, but he didn't listen.

   Angered by her husband's behavior, the woman transformed back into a fish and jumped into the lake. The lake began to tremble and the earth shook violently. A huge volcano erupted, creating a large crater that filled with water. The village was destroyed, and Batara Guru and his daughter turned into an island in the middle of the lake.

2. What caused the volcano to erupt?

• The fish's anger

• An earthquake

• A strong wind

• .A meteor

1. Once upon a time, in a small village, there lived a handsome young man named Batara Guru. He was a strong and brave fisherman. One day, while fishing in the river, he caught a beautiful fish. The fish begged him to set her free, promising to grant him any wish. Batara Guru agreed and set the fish free.

   The fish turned into a beautiful woman and they fell in love. They got married and had a daughter. However, Batara Guru forgot his promise to the fish and started to be arrogant and cruel to his wife. She warned him about the consequences, but he didn't listen.

   Angered by her husband's behavior, the woman transformed back into a fish and jumped into the lake. The lake began to tremble and the earth shook violently. A huge volcano erupted, creating a large crater that filled with water. The village was destroyed, and Batara Guru and his daughter turned into an island in the middle of the lake.

2. What was created after the volcano erupted?

• a mountain

• a river

• a lake

• a forest

1. Once upon a time, in a small village, there lived a handsome young man named Batara Guru. He was a strong and brave fisherman. One day, while fishing in the river, he caught a beautiful fish. The fish begged him to set her free, promising to grant him any wish. Batara Guru agreed and set the fish free.

   The fish turned into a beautiful woman and they fell in love. They got married and had a daughter. However, Batara Guru forgot his promise to the fish and started to be arrogant and cruel to his wife. She warned him about the consequences, but he didn't listen.

   Angered by her husband's behavior, the woman transformed back into a fish and jumped into the lake. The lake began to tremble and the earth shook violently. A huge volcano erupted, creating a large crater that filled with water. The village was destroyed, and Batara Guru and his daughter turned into an island in the middle of the lake.

2. What happened to Batara Guru and his daughter?

• They died

• They disappeared

• They turned into an island

• They moved to another village

1. Once upon a time, in a small village, there lived a handsome young man named Batara Guru. He was a strong and brave fisherman. One day, while fishing in the river, he caught a beautiful fish. The fish begged him to set her free, promising to grant him any wish. Batara Guru agreed and set the fish free.

   The fish turned into a beautiful woman and they fell in love. They got married and had a daughter. However, Batara Guru forgot his promise to the fish and started to be arrogant and cruel to his wife. She warned him about the consequences, but he didn't listen.

   Angered by her husband's behavior, the woman transformed back into a fish and jumped into the lake. The lake began to tremble and the earth shook violently. A huge volcano erupted, creating a large crater that filled with water. The village was destroyed, and Batara Guru and his daughter turned into an island in the middle of the lake.

2. Why did Batara Guru's wife turn back into a fish?

• She was tired of being human

• She was angry at her husband

• She wanted to go back to the sea

• She was scared of the volcano

1. Once upon a time, in a small village, there lived a handsome young man named Batara Guru. He was a strong and brave fisherman. One day, while fishing in the river, he caught a beautiful fish. The fish begged him to set her free, promising to grant him any wish. Batara Guru agreed and set the fish free.

   The fish turned into a beautiful woman and they fell in love. They got married and had a daughter. However, Batara Guru forgot his promise to the fish and started to be arrogant and cruel to his wife. She warned him about the consequences, but he didn't listen.

   Angered by her husband's behavior, the woman transformed back into a fish and jumped into the lake. The lake began to tremble and the earth shook violently. A huge volcano erupted, creating a large crater that filled with water. The village was destroyed, and Batara Guru and his daughter turned into an island in the middle of the lake.

2. What is the moral of this story?

• Never be arrogant

• Always be kind to animals

• Never break a promise

• Always listen to your parents

1. Once upon a time, in a small village, there lived a handsome young man named Batara Guru. He was a strong and brave fisherman. One day, while fishing in the river, he caught a beautiful fish. The fish begged him to set her free, promising to grant him any wish. Batara Guru agreed and set the fish free.

   The fish turned into a beautiful woman and they fell in love. They got married and had a daughter. However, Batara Guru forgot his promise to the fish and started to be arrogant and cruel to his wife. She warned him about the consequences, but he didn't listen.

   Angered by her husband's behavior, the woman transformed back into a fish and jumped into the lake. The lake began to tremble and the earth shook violently. A huge volcano erupted, creating a large crater that filled with water. The village was destroyed, and Batara Guru and his daughter turned into an island in the middle of the lake.

2. What is the main idea of this legend?

• The formation of Lake Toba

• The life of a fisherman

• The importance of love

• The power of nature