The Origin of Lake Toba

The story of Danau Toba begins with a farmer named Toba who catches a magical fish that transforms into a beautiful woman. They marry and have a son, Samosir, who grows up mischievous and lazy. One day, Samosir eats the food meant for his father, leading to a revelation of the woman's true identity and a curse that floods the valley, creating Danau Toba and the island of Samosir.

What was Toba's initial reaction when he found the fish?

• He was indifferent.

• He was disappointed.

• He was excited.

• He was scared.

What did the fish transform into?

• A bird

• A golden statue

• A tree

• A beautiful woman

What was the condition given by the woman to Toba?

• To never reveal her true identity

• To never leave the house

• To never go fishing again

• To always cook for her

What was the name of Toba's son?

• Sisik

• Toba Jr.

• Sumatra

• Samosir

How did Samosir behave as he grew up?

• He was very obedient.

• He was always sick.

• He was hardworking.

• He was mischievous and lazy.

What did Samosir do with the food meant for his father?

• He threw it away.

• He gave it to his friends.

• He ate it himself.

• He delivered it on time.

What did Toba call Samosir in his anger?

• A lazy boy

• A thief

• A child of a fish

• A liar

What did Samosir's mother instruct him to do after Toba's outburst?

• To apologize to his father

• To leave the village

• To run to the top of the hill

• To hide in the house

What natural disaster occurred after Samosir ran to the hill?

• An earthquake

• A landslide

• A flood

• A volcanic eruption

What did the valley transform into after the flood?

• A desert

• A forest

• A lake

• A mountain