RA KArtini Facts

1. When is Kartini Day celebrated in Indonesia?

• It is celebrated on 21st April every year.
  

• It is celebrated on 17th August every year.
  

• It is celebrated on 21st May every year.
  

• It is celebrated on 1st June every year.
  

2. What is the title of the book that contains Kartini’s letters?

• The title is Out of the Dark Comes Light.
  

• The title is Letters from R.A. Kartini.
  

• The title is Hope and Light for Java.
  

• The title is Dreams of Javanese Women.

3. Why did Kartini stop going to school at 12 years old?

• Because she followed a Javanese tradition.
  

• Because she wanted to get married early.
  

• Because she had to take care of her family.
  

• Because she moved to another village.

4. What does the word ‘pingitan’ mean in Kartini’s story?

• A tradition to stay home before marriage.
  

• A way to learn cooking at young age.
  

• A rule to stop girls from reading books.
  

• A ceremony for noble girls in Java.

5. What kind of school did Kartini open for girls?

• A school with modern and Western lessons.
  

• A school for learning Indonesian music.
  

• A school with farming and gardening lessons.
  

• A school focused on traditional dancing.

6. What happened in the year 1964 for Kartini?

• Her birthday became a public holiday.
  

• Her book was printed in many countries.
  

• Her school was moved to the capital city.
  

• Her letters were turned into a movie.

7. What language did Kartini learn at her school?

• She learned Dutch at her early school.
  

• She learned English at her early school.
  

• She learned Arabic at her early school.
  

• She learned Chinese at her early school.

8. Why did Kartini reject a scholarship to Japan?

• She had an arranged marriage at that time.
  

• She didn’t like the weather in Japan.
  

• She had no interest in learning Japanese.
  

• She wanted to study in another country.

9. How old was Kartini when she passed away?

• She passed away when she was 25 years old.
  

• She passed away when she was 30 years old.
  

• She passed away when she was 28 years old.
  

• She passed away when she was 23 years old.

10. What do people wear on Kartini Day events?

• They wear kebaya and batik shirt proudly.
  

• They wear white shirts and black trousers.
  

• They wear jeans and sports T-shirts.
  

• They wear traditional Japanese outfits.