The Tale of the Deer and Kulomang

The story of Rusa and Kulomang is set in the Aru Islands of Maluku. Rusa, a fast and arrogant deer, challenges other animals to races, taking their territories upon winning. When Rusa challenges Kulomang, the leader of the snails, to a race, Kulomang devises a clever plan with the help of the birds to outsmart Rusa. Despite Rusa's speed, Kulomang's strategy allows the snails to appear faster, teaching Rusa a lesson in humility and cooperation. In the end, Rusa regrets his greed and returns the territories he had taken, leading to peace among the animals.

What characteristic made the deer in the Aru Islands famous?

• Their intelligence

• Their speed in running

• Their size

• Their ability to swim

What was the consequence of the deer's arrogance?

• They took over other animals' territories

• They became isolated

• They became friends with other animals

• They lost their territory

Who was the leader of the snails on the beach?

• Pulomang

• Cendrawasi

• Rusa

• Kulomang

What did Kulomang do before accepting the deer's challenge?

• Consulted with the other snails

• Practiced running

• Asked for help from the deer

• Moved to another beach

What was the role of the bird of paradise in Kulomang's plan?

• To negotiate with the deer

• To race against the deer

• To distract the deer

• To transport snails to each cape

How did the snails appear to keep up with the deer during the race?

• They used a shortcut

• They ran faster than usual

• They used magic

• They placed snails at each cape

What realization did the deer come to after the race?

• They were the fastest animals

• They needed to train more

• They had been outsmarted by the snails

• They should challenge more animals

What did the deer do after realizing their mistake?

• They challenged the snails again

• They left the island

• They apologized to the snails

• They returned the territories to other animals

What lesson does the story of the deer and Kulomang teach?

• Animals should not race

• Strength is more important than intelligence

• Arrogance can lead to downfall

• Speed is the most important trait

How did the animals live after the deer's change of heart?

• In competition

• In separate territories

• In harmony and peace

• In constant fear