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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Malin Kundang

Once upon a time, in a small village in Indonesia, there lived a poor woman and her son, Malin Kundang. Malin’s father had died when he was very young, so his mother raised him alone. They were poor but lived happily together.

As Malin grew older, he became very ambitious. He wanted to leave the village and find a better life in the city. One day, a big ship came to the village port. Malin asked the captain if he could join the crew, and the captain agreed. Malin promised his mother that he would return one day and take her out of poverty. Sadly, his mother watched him leave.

Years passed, and Malin worked very hard. He became a successful merchant and married a rich woman. One day, his ship returned to his home village. When his mother heard that Malin was back, she was very happy and went to the port to meet him. However, Malin was embarrassed by his poor mother and did not want his wife to know about her. He pretended not to know his mother and said she was a crazy old woman.

Malin’s mother was heartbroken. She prayed to God to punish him for his ungratefulness. Suddenly, a storm came, and Malin’s ship was struck by lightning. Malin was turned into stone. To this day, people in Indonesia say that the rocks by the sea are Malin Kundang, a reminder of what happens when someone forgets their family.

Who is the main character in the story?

The ship captain

Malin Kundang

Malin’s mother

Malin’s wife

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Malin Kundang

Once upon a time, in a small village in Indonesia, there lived a poor woman and her son, Malin Kundang. Malin’s father had died when he was very young, so his mother raised him alone. They were poor but lived happily together.

As Malin grew older, he became very ambitious. He wanted to leave the village and find a better life in the city. One day, a big ship came to the village port. Malin asked the captain if he could join the crew, and the captain agreed. Malin promised his mother that he would return one day and take her out of poverty. Sadly, his mother watched him leave.

Years passed, and Malin worked very hard. He became a successful merchant and married a rich woman. One day, his ship returned to his home village. When his mother heard that Malin was back, she was very happy and went to the port to meet him. However, Malin was embarrassed by his poor mother and did not want his wife to know about her. He pretended not to know his mother and said she was a crazy old woman.

Here's a simplified version of the story of Malin Kundang, adapted for intermediate language learners. This version keeps the core elements of the tale but uses straightforward language and includes key vocabulary. After the story, I’ll outline a few comprehension and vocabulary-building activities that you might find helpful.


Malin Kundang

Once upon a time, in a small village in Indonesia, there lived a poor woman and her son, Malin Kundang. Malin’s father had died when he was very young, so his mother raised him alone. They were poor but lived happily together.

As Malin grew older, he became very ambitious. He wanted to leave the village and find a better life in the city. One day, a big ship came to the village port. Malin asked the captain if he could join the crew, and the captain agreed. Malin promised his mother that he would return one day and take her out of poverty. Sadly, his mother watched him leave.

Years passed, and Malin worked very hard. He became a successful merchant and married a rich woman. One day, his ship returned to his home village. When his mother heard that Malin was back, she was very happy and went to the port to meet him. However, Malin was embarrassed by his poor mother and did not want his wife to know about her. He pretended not to know his mother and said she was a crazy old woman.

Malin’s mother was heartbroken. She prayed to God to punish him for his ungratefulness. Suddenly, a storm came, and Malin’s ship was struck by lightning. Malin was turned into stone. To this day, people in Indonesia say that the rocks by the sea are Malin Kundang, a reminder of what happens when someone forgets their family.

Who are the characters in the story of Malin Kundang?

Malin Kundang, Malin’s mother, and Malin's Wife

Malin Kundang, Malin’s wife, and the villagers

Malin’s mother, the ship captain, and Malin’s brother

Malin Kundang, the king, and the villagers

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Malin Kundang

Once upon a time, in a small village in Indonesia, there lived a poor woman and her son, Malin Kundang. Malin’s father had died when he was very young, so his mother raised him alone. They were poor but lived happily together.

As Malin grew older, he became very ambitious. He wanted to leave the village and find a better life in the city. One day, a big ship came to the village port. Malin asked the captain if he could join the crew, and the captain agreed. Malin promised his mother that he would return one day and take her out of poverty. Sadly, his mother watched him leave.

Years passed, and Malin worked very hard. He became a successful merchant and married a rich woman. One day, his ship returned to his home village. When his mother heard that Malin was back, she was very happy and went to the port to meet him. However, Malin was embarrassed by his poor mother and did not want his wife to know about her. He pretended not to know his mother and said she was a crazy old woman.

Malin’s mother was heartbroken. She prayed to God to punish him for his ungratefulness. Suddenly, a storm came, and Malin’s ship was struck by lightning. Malin was turned into stone. To this day, people in Indonesia say that the rocks by the sea are Malin Kundang, a reminder of what happens when someone forgets their family.

Where does the story of Malin Kundang take place?

In a large city

In a small village by the sea in Indonesia

In a forest far from any town

In a palace in the capital

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Malin Kundang

Once upon a time, in a small village in Indonesia, there lived a poor woman and her son, Malin Kundang. Malin’s father had died when he was very young, so his mother raised him alone. They were poor but lived happily together.

As Malin grew older, he became very ambitious. He wanted to leave the village and find a better life in the city. One day, a big ship came to the village port. Malin asked the captain if he could join the crew, and the captain agreed. Malin promised his mother that he would return one day and take her out of poverty. Sadly, his mother watched him leave.

Years passed, and Malin worked very hard. He became a successful merchant and married a rich woman. One day, his ship returned to his home village. When his mother heard that Malin was back, she was very happy and went to the port to meet him. However, Malin was embarrassed by his poor mother and did not want his wife to know about her. He pretended not to know his mother and said she was a crazy old woman.

Malin’s mother was heartbroken. She prayed to God to punish him for his ungratefulness. Suddenly, a storm came, and Malin’s ship was struck by lightning. Malin was turned into stone. To this day, people in Indonesia say that the rocks by the sea are Malin Kundang, a reminder of what happens when someone forgets their family.

What was Malin Kundang’s job after he left his village?

He became a fisherman.

He became a merchant and successful businessman.

He became a sailor on a navy ship.

He became a ship captain.

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Malin Kundang

Once upon a time, in a small village in Indonesia, there lived a poor woman and her son, Malin Kundang. Malin’s father had died when he was very young, so his mother raised him alone. They were poor but lived happily together.

As Malin grew older, he became very ambitious. He wanted to leave the village and find a better life in the city. One day, a big ship came to the village port. Malin asked the captain if he could join the crew, and the captain agreed. Malin promised his mother that he would return one day and take her out of poverty. Sadly, his mother watched him leave.

Years passed, and Malin worked very hard. He became a successful merchant and married a rich woman. One day, his ship returned to his home village. When his mother heard that Malin was back, she was very happy and went to the port to meet him. However, Malin was embarrassed by his poor mother and did not want his wife to know about her. He pretended not to know his mother and said she was a crazy old woman.

Malin’s mother was heartbroken. She prayed to God to punish him for his ungratefulness. Suddenly, a storm came, and Malin’s ship was struck by lightning. Malin was turned into stone. To this day, people in Indonesia say that the rocks by the sea are Malin Kundang, a reminder of what happens when someone forgets their family.

What was Malin Kundang’s character like when he was younger?

He was kind and always helps his mother

He was ambitious and dreams of a better life.

He was lazy and does not want to work.

He was afraid to leave the village.

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Malin Kundang

Once upon a time, in a small village in Indonesia, there lived a poor woman and her son, Malin Kundang. Malin’s father had died when he was very young, so his mother raised him alone. They were poor but lived happily together.

As Malin grew older, he became very ambitious. He wanted to leave the village and find a better life in the city. One day, a big ship came to the village port. Malin asked the captain if he could join the crew, and the captain agreed. Malin promised his mother that he would return one day and take her out of poverty. Sadly, his mother watched him leave.

Years passed, and Malin worked very hard. He became a successful merchant and married a rich woman. One day, his ship returned to his home village. When his mother heard that Malin was back, she was very happy and went to the port to meet him. However, Malin was embarrassed by his poor mother and did not want his wife to know about her. He pretended not to know his mother and said she was a crazy old woman.

Malin’s mother was heartbroken. She prayed to God to punish him for his ungratefulness. Suddenly, a storm came, and Malin’s ship was struck by lightning. Malin was turned into stone. To this day, people in Indonesia say that the rocks by the sea are Malin Kundang, a reminder of what happens when someone forgets their family.

Why did Malin Kundang leave his village?

  • He wanted to find his lost father.

  • He wanted to find a better life and become successful.

  • He was forced to leave by the villagers.

  • He wanted to become a fisherman.

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Malin Kundang

Once upon a time, in a small village in Indonesia, there lived a poor woman and her son, Malin Kundang. Malin’s father had died when he was very young, so his mother raised him alone. They were poor but lived happily together.

As Malin grew older, he became very ambitious. He wanted to leave the village and find a better life in the city. One day, a big ship came to the village port. Malin asked the captain if he could join the crew, and the captain agreed. Malin promised his mother that he would return one day and take her out of poverty. Sadly, his mother watched him leave.

Years passed, and Malin worked very hard. He became a successful merchant and married a rich woman. One day, his ship returned to his home village. When his mother heard that Malin was back, she was very happy and went to the port to meet him. However, Malin was embarrassed by his poor mother and did not want his wife to know about her. He pretended not to know his mother and said she was a crazy old woman.

Malin’s mother was heartbroken. She prayed to God to punish him for his ungratefulness. Suddenly, a storm came, and Malin’s ship was struck by lightning. Malin was turned into stone. To this day, people in Indonesia say that the rocks by the sea are Malin Kundang, a reminder of what happens when someone forgets their family.

How did Malin Kundang treat his mother when he saw her after many years?

He ignored her and told her to go away.

He invited her aboard his ship.

He invited her aboard his ship.

He hugged her and apologized for leaving.

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