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The Legend of Malin Kundang

Once upon a time, in a small village on the coast of Sumatra, lived a poor woman and her son, Malin Kundang. Malin's father had passed away when he was a baby, and his mother had to work hard to support him. Malin was an intelligent and diligent boy. When he grew up, he decided to go to the city to seek a better life.

Years passed, and Malin became a successful merchant. He married a beautiful woman and lived in wealth. However, he forgot about his mother, who was still living in poverty. One day, Malin's ship docked near his village. His mother came to see him, but Malin refused to acknowledge her. He was embarrassed by his mother's shabby appearance.

Heartbroken, his mother prayed to God to punish Malin for his arrogance. Suddenly, a storm came, and Malin's ship was wrecked. He turned into stone as a punishment for his ungratefulness.

1. What is the main theme of the story?

• a. Wealth and Poverty

• b. Arrogance and Punishment

• c. Love and Sacrifice

• d. Friendship and Betrayal

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The Legend of Malin Kundang

Once upon a time, in a small village on the coast of Sumatra, lived a poor woman and her son, Malin Kundang. Malin's father had passed away when he was a baby, and his mother had to work hard to support him. Malin was an intelligent and diligent boy. When he grew up, he decided to go to the city to seek a better life.

Years passed, and Malin became a successful merchant. He married a beautiful woman and lived in wealth. However, he forgot about his mother, who was still living in poverty. One day, Malin's ship docked near his village. His mother came to see him, but Malin refused to acknowledge her. He was embarrassed by his mother's shabby appearance.

Heartbroken, his mother prayed to God to punish Malin for his arrogance. Suddenly, a storm came, and Malin's ship was wrecked. He turned into stone as a punishment for his ungratefulness.

2. What did Malin Kundang do when he became successful?

• a. He visited his mother regularly

• b. He forgot about his mother

• c. He sent money to his mother

• d. He invited his mother to live with him

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The Legend of Malin Kundang

Once upon a time, in a small village on the coast of Sumatra, lived a poor woman and her son, Malin Kundang. Malin's father had passed away when he was a baby, and his mother had to work hard to support him. Malin was an intelligent and diligent boy. When he grew up, he decided to go to the city to seek a better life.

Years passed, and Malin became a successful merchant. He married a beautiful woman and lived in wealth. However, he forgot about his mother, who was still living in poverty. One day, Malin's ship docked near his village. His mother came to see him, but Malin refused to acknowledge her. He was embarrassed by his mother's shabby appearance.

Heartbroken, his mother prayed to God to punish Malin for his arrogance. Suddenly, a storm came, and Malin's ship was wrecked. He turned into stone as a punishment for his ungratefulness.

3. Why did Malin Kundang's mother pray for him to be punished?

• a. Because Malin refused to help his mother financially

• b. Because Malin refused to marry a local woman

• c. Because Malin refused to acknowledge his mother

• d. Because Malin stole money from the villagers

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The Legend of Malin Kundang

Once upon a time, in a small village on the coast of Sumatra, lived a poor woman and her son, Malin Kundang. Malin's father had passed away when he was a baby, and his mother had to work hard to support him. Malin was an intelligent and diligent boy. When he grew up, he decided to go to the city to seek a better life.

Years passed, and Malin became a successful merchant. He married a beautiful woman and lived in wealth. However, he forgot about his mother, who was still living in poverty. One day, Malin's ship docked near his village. His mother came to see him, but Malin refused to acknowledge her. He was embarrassed by his mother's shabby appearance.

Heartbroken, his mother prayed to God to punish Malin for his arrogance. Suddenly, a storm came, and Malin's ship was wrecked. He turned into stone as a punishment for his ungratefulness.

4. What happened to Malin Kundang at the end of the story?

• a. He returned to his village and apologized to his mother

• b. He became a successful king

• c. He turned into stone

• d. He continued living his wealthy life

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The Legend of Malin Kundang

Once upon a time, in a small village on the coast of Sumatra, lived a poor woman and her son, Malin Kundang. Malin's father had passed away when he was a baby, and his mother had to work hard to support him. Malin was an intelligent and diligent boy. When he grew up, he decided to go to the city to seek a better life.

Years passed, and Malin became a successful merchant. He married a beautiful woman and lived in wealth. However, he forgot about his mother, who was still living in poverty. One day, Malin's ship docked near his village. His mother came to see him, but Malin refused to acknowledge her. He was embarrassed by his mother's shabby appearance.

Heartbroken, his mother prayed to God to punish Malin for his arrogance. Suddenly, a storm came, and Malin's ship was wrecked. He turned into stone as a punishment for his ungratefulness.

5. What lesson can we learn from the story of Malin Kundang?

• a. The importance of hard work

• b. The consequences of arrogance and ungratefulness

• c. The value of wealth and power

• d. The significance of education

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The Boy Who Cried Wolf

Once upon a time, there was a shepherd boy who tended his sheep at the foot of a mountain near a dark forest. It was lonely for him all day, so he decided to have some fun by fooling the villagers. He ran towards the village shouting, "Wolf! Wolf!" The villagers came running to help the boy and save the sheep.

But when they arrived, they found no wolf. The boy laughed at the sight of their angry faces. "Don't cry 'wolf', shepherd boy," warned the villagers, "when there's no wolf!" They went grumbling back down the hill.

Later, the boy sang out again, "Wolf! Wolf!" To his naughty delight, he watched the villagers run up the hill to help him drive the wolf away. When the villagers saw no wolf, they sternly said, "Save your frightened song for when there is really something wrong! Don't cry 'wolf' when there is no wolf!" But the boy just grinned and watched them go grumbling down the hill once more.

6. Why did the shepherd boy cry "Wolf!" the first time?

• a. Because he saw a real wolf

• b. Because he was lonely and wanted some fun

• c. Because his sheep were in danger

• d. Because the villagers asked him to

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The Boy Who Cried Wolf

Once upon a time, there was a shepherd boy who tended his sheep at the foot of a mountain near a dark forest. It was lonely for him all day, so he decided to have some fun by fooling the villagers. He ran towards the village shouting, "Wolf! Wolf!" The villagers came running to help the boy and save the sheep.

But when they arrived, they found no wolf. The boy laughed at the sight of their angry faces. "Don't cry 'wolf', shepherd boy," warned the villagers, "when there's no wolf!" They went grumbling back down the hill.

Later, the boy sang out again, "Wolf! Wolf!" To his naughty delight, he watched the villagers run up the hill to help him drive the wolf away. When the villagers saw no wolf, they sternly said, "Save your frightened song for when there is really something wrong! Don't cry 'wolf' when there is no wolf!"

But the boy just grinned and watched them go grumbling down the hill once more.

7. How did the villagers react when they found no wolf the first time?

• a. They were relieved

• b. They were angry and warned the boy

• c. They laughed with the boy

• d. They ignored the boy

Later, he saw a real wolf prowling about his flock. Alarmed, he leaped to his feet and cried out as loudly as he could, "Wolf! Wolf!" But the villagers thought he was trying to fool them again, and so they didn't come.

8. What happened when the shepherd boy cried "Wolf!" the this time?

• a. The villagers came to help him again

• b. The villagers ignored his cries

• c. The wolf ran away

• d. The boy laughed at the villagers

Later, he saw a real wolf prowling about his flock. Alarmed, he leaped to his feet and cried out as loudly as he could, "Wolf! Wolf!" But the villagers thought he was trying to fool them again, and so they didn't come.

At sunset, everyone wondered why the shepherd boy hadn't returned to the village with their sheep. They went up the hill to find the boy. They found him weeping. "There really was a wolf here! The flock has scattered! I cried out 'Wolf!' Why didn't you come?" An old man tried to comfort the boy as they walked back to the village. "We'll help you look for the lost sheep in the morning," he said, putting his arm around the youth, "Nobody believes a liar...even when he is telling the truth!"

9. What lesson can we learn from the story "The Boy Who Cried Wolf"?

• a. Always be truthful, don't lie or people won't believe you when you're telling the truth

• b. Don't be afraid to ask for help

• c. Wolves are dangerous

• d. It's important to be lonely sometimes

At sunset, everyone wondered why the shepherd boy hadn't returned to the village with their sheep. They went up the hill to find the boy. They found him weeping. "There really was a wolf here! The flock has scattered! I cried out 'Wolf!' Why didn't you come?" An old man tried to comfort the boy as they walked back to the village. "We'll help you look for the lost sheep in the morning," he said, putting his arm around the youth, "Nobody believes a liar...even when he is telling the truth!"

10. What did the villagers say to the boy after the third cry?

• a. "Don't worry, we will always help you."

• b. "We'll never believe you again."

• c. "We'll help you look for the lost sheep in the morning."

• d. "You're a brave boy."