Legend 1 - The Legend of Holy Stone

Why did God Iriwonawani order the Kamboi people to leave Aroempu?

• They stole the tifa

• They disrespected the holy stone

• They played the tifa too loudly

• They overharvested the sago without replanting

• They disobeyed Irimiami and Isoray

What first made Irimiami and Isoray curious about the stone?

• It was glowing in the dark

• It made music like a tifa

• It burned Isoray when she sat on it

• It started moving suddenly

• It was covered in gold dust

What mistake did Irimiami and Isoray repeat even after being warned by God Iriwonawani?

• They cut down sago trees

• They used the tifa without permission

• They spread stories about the fire

• They kept burning materials on the stone

• They refused to move to the coast

How did the Randuayaivi people react after hearing the full story of the holy stone?

• They left the mountain in fear

• They built houses around the stone

• They threw water on the stone

• They held a traditional feast to honor it

• They destroyed the stone to stop the fire

What does the ending of the story suggest about the importance of the holy stone today?

• It’s considered a symbol of danger

• It is avoided by all villagers

• It is worshipped and honored annually

• It has been lost in the forest

• It is only used for cooking meat

What lesson can be learned from Irimiami and Isoray’s repeated testing of the stone?

• Curiosity always leads to wisdom

• Fire is a gift from the gods

• Disobedience can lead to destruction

• Nature should always be explored freely

• Sago is more important than fire

Why did God Iriwonawani become angry with the Kamboi people?

• They stopped playing the tifa

• They failed to replant the sago trees

• They left the mountain without permission

• They disrespected the holy stone

• They took his tifa and ran away

Which action BEST shows that Irimiami and Isoray ignored earlier warnings?

• They moved to the coastal area

• They sat on a stone while tired

• They returned to the mountain after the fire

• They continued testing the stone after the first fire

• They asked God for help the first time

What is the symbolic significance of the stone in the story?

• A place for the people to gather

• A symbol of punishment from the gods

• A sacred object that tests people’s loyalty

• A source of fire that becomes a holy object

• A magical gift that cooks food instantly

Why do the people of Papua, especially from Yapen islands, still honor the fire stone today?

• Because they believe it brings rain

• Because it reminds them of the importance of hunting

• Because it is considered a source of wealth

• Because it is believed to be a sacred symbol with a powerful history

• Because it belonged to God Iriwonawani