The Role of Legends, Folktales, and Fairy Tales in Culture

Question :

Long, long ago, when the gods and goddesses used to mingle in the affairs of mortals, there was a small kingdom on the slope of Mount Wayang in West Java. The King, named Sang Prabu, was a wise man.

He had an only daughter, called Princess Teja Nirmala, who was famous for her beauty but she was not married. One day Sang Prabu made up his mind to settle the matter through a show of strength.

After that, the Prince of Blambangan, named Raden Begawan won the competition.  Unfortunately, the wicked fairy, Princess Segara fell in love with Raden Begawan and used magic power to render him unconscious and he forgot his wedding. 

When Sang Prabu was searching, Raden Begawan saw him and soon realized that he had been enchanted by the wicked fairy. The fairy could not accept this, so she killed Raden Begawan. When Princess Teja Nirmala heard this, she was very sad. So a nice fairy took her to the Kahyangan.

Which one of the following statements is false about Sang Prabu?

• Sang Prabu was the father of his only daughter.

• Sang Prabu was a king of a kingdom in West Java.

• Sang Prabu was taken to Kahyangan by a wicked fairy.

• Sang Prabu was a wise man.

Question :

In the same kingdom, there was a wise old sage who often advised Sang Prabu on matters of state. This sage was known for his deep knowledge of the stars and the fate of the kingdom.

One day, the sage predicted that a great calamity would befall the kingdom if the King did not take immediate action. Sang Prabu, trusting the sage's wisdom, gathered his council to discuss the matter.

Which one of the following statements is true about the sage?

• The sage was known for his knowledge of the stars.

• The sage advised Princess Teja Nirmala.

• The sage was a warrior in the kingdom.

• The sage did not believe in omens.

Question :

After the tragic events, the kingdom fell into despair. The people mourned the loss of their prince and feared the wrath of the wicked fairy.

In this time of sorrow, Princess Teja Nirmala decided to take matters into her own hands. She sought the help of the nice fairy who had taken her to Kahyangan.

What did Princess Teja Nirmala decide to do?

• She decided to leave the kingdom forever.

• She sought help from the nice fairy.

• She married another prince.

• She ignored the problems of the kingdom.

Question :

As the story unfolds, the wicked fairy continued to plot against the kingdom. She was determined to take revenge on Princess Teja Nirmala for her interference.

One night, the fairy cast a spell over the kingdom, causing all the crops to wither and the rivers to dry up.

What was the wicked fairy's intention with her spell?

• To make Princess Teja Nirmala suffer.

• To create a festival for the kingdom.

• To punish the people for their happiness.

• To help the kingdom prosper.

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What is the primary role of legends, folktales, and fairy tales in culture?

• To entertain and inspire

• To pass down traditions and values

• To provide historical accuracy

• To promote supernatural beliefs

How do legends differ from folktales according to the passage?

• Legends are more focused on everyday life

• Legends are typically rooted in historical events

• Folktales are always based on true stories

• Folktales never include supernatural elements

What is a key characteristic of fairy tales as mentioned in the passage?

• They are always based on real events

• They feature mythical creatures or enchanted settings

• They focus on historical figures

• They never include moral lessons

Why do legends, folktales, and fairy tales continue to captivate audiences according to the passage?

• They are only shared in written form

• They adapt to changing values and norms

• They are only relevant to ancient cultures

• They focus solely on entertainment