The Tale of Toba and the Origin of Lake Toba

In a valley in Sumatra, a farmer named Toba catches a magical fish that transforms into a beautiful woman. She reveals that she was cursed and offers to marry Toba under the condition that he never mentions her origins. They marry and have a son, Samosir, who grows up mischievous. One day, Toba breaks his promise in anger, leading to a flood that creates Lake Toba, with Samosir becoming an island.

What was Toba's main challenge as a farmer?

• He lived too far from the market.

• He had no tools for farming.

• His harvests were not always plentiful.

• He had too many animals to care for.

What did Toba find when he returned to the basin after collecting firewood?

• The fish had cooked itself.

• The fish had disappeared.

• The fish had multiplied.

• The fish had turned into a pile of gold.

What condition did the woman set for marrying Toba?

• He must never go fishing again.

• He must always provide her with gold.

• He must never mention her origins as a fish.

• He must never leave the village.

How did Toba feel about his son Samosir's behavior?

• He was amused by his son's antics.

• He was frustrated with his son's laziness.

• He was indifferent to his son's actions.

• He was proud of his son's achievements.

What did Samosir do with the food meant for Toba?

• He lost it on the way.

• He ate it himself.

• He shared it with his friends.

• He delivered it promptly.

What was the consequence of Toba breaking his promise?

• The woman left him forever.

• The gold turned into stones.

• A flood engulfed the valley.

• The fish returned to the river.

What did Toba's wife instruct Samosir to do before the flood?

• Run up the hill.

• Gather the villagers.

• Hide in the house.

• Swim across the river.

What geographical feature was created as a result of the flood?

• A mountain range.

• A forest.

• A desert.

• A lake and an island.

What is the name of the lake formed by the flood?

• Lake Toba.

• Lake Sumatra.

• Lake Samosir.

• Lake Gold.

What became of Samosir after the flood?

• He moved to another village.

• He became an island.

• He turned into a fish.

• He became a fisherman.