GEP 2 - voices - Unit 10A - Reading

What is the main theme of "Bawang Merah and Bawang Putih"?

• The importance of wealth

• The value of hard work and kindness

• The benefits of jealousy

• The power of magic

What did the old woman offer Bawang Putih in return for her help?

• A pot of gold

• Two pumpkins

• A magic scarf

• Silver jewelry

In "Anansi and the pot of knowledge," why was Anansi's pot difficult to carry?

• It was broken.

• It was tied around his neck.

• It was filled with food.

• It was too small.

What lesson does Anansi learn at the end of the story?

• Sharing knowledge is important.

• Climbing trees is dangerous.

• Wisdom comes from pots.

• Spiders are clever.

Where do the stories "Bawang Merah and Bawang Putih" and "Anansi and the pot of knowledge" originate?

• Indonesia and Ghana

• Malaysia and West Africa

• Indonesia, Malaysia and West Africa

• Malaysia and India

Bawang Merah was hardworking and kind.

• True

• False

The old woman gave Bawang Merah and her mother a pumpkin full of jewelry.

• True

• False

Anansi tied the pot of knowledge around his back to climb the tree.

• True

• False

Anansi's son helped him realize a better way to climb the tree.

• True

• False

The stories emphasize the importance of kindness and wisdom.

• True

• False