Malin Kundang and His Mother
A long time ago, in a small village near the beach in West Sumatra lived a woman with her son, Malin Kundang. Malin Kundang and his mother had to live hard because his father had passed away when he was a baby.
Malin Kundang was a healthy, dilligent, and strong boy. He usually went to sea to catch fish. After getting fish he would bring it to his mother, or sell the caught fish in the town. One day, when Malin Kundang was sailing as usual, he saw a merchant's ship being raided by a small band of pirates. With his bravery, Malin Kundang defeated the pirates. To thank him, the merchant allowed Malin Kundang to sail with him. Malin Kundang agreed easily. He had been longing to be able to sail abroad.
Many years later, Malin Kundang became wealthy. He had a huge ship and was accompanied by many ship crews. He was sailing in a large ship with flag hoisted. He stopped at a beach near a small village. The local people recognized him. The news ran fast in the town; "Malin Kundang has become rich and now he is here".
An old woman ran to the beach to meet the new rich merchant. She was Malin Kundang’s mother but he didn't admit it. At that time, Malin Kundang's face had changed. His mother, wearing worn out clothes, tried to hug him but he didn't want to hug the old, poor woman. She said with tears, "Malin, my son, why did you go so long". But, Malin Kundang said to her "You supposed to be dead long ago. Enough, stop!" ordered Malin Kundang to his guard. He said that she was just an old, insane woman.
At that time, Malin Kundang's mother was very sad and upset. She then cursed Malin Kundang; "Malin Kundang, you are not my beloved son anymore. You've become a cruel man". Not long after, suddenly a thunderstorm came in the quiet sea, wrecking his huge ship. He was thrown out to a small island nearby. Suddenly, he was magically turned into a stone.
The moral of the story is that we have to respect our parents, especially our mother. Being rich or successful is meaningless if we forget our own mother. That's why that stone is known as batu Malin Kundang until now.
1. Who lived in a small village near the beach in West Sumatra?
Jawaban: A woman with her son, Malin Kundang.
2. Why did Malin Kundang and his mother have to live hard?
Jawaban: Because his father had passed away when he was a baby.
3. What did Malin Kundang usually do to make a living?
Jawaban: He usually went to sea to catch fish.
4. How did Malin Kundang help the merchant who was being raided by pirates?
Jawaban: With his bravery, Malin Kundang defeated the pirates.
5. What happened to Malin Kundang many years later after sailing abroad?
Jawaban: He became wealthy.
6. Who ran to the beach to meet Malin Kundang when he returned wealthy?
Jawaban: His mother.
7. Did Malin Kundang admit the old woman as his mother? Why?
Jawaban: No, because his face had changed and he didn't want to admit his old poor mother.
8. How did Malin Kundang treat her mother when she tried to hug him?
Jawaban: He didn't want to hug her and ordered his guard to take her away.
9. What curse did Malin Kundang's mother put on him?
Jawaban: That he would turn into a stone.
10. What is the moral of the story?
Jawaban: We have to respect our parents, especially our mother.
Tangkuban Perahu
A long time ago in West Java, lived a mother with her son named Sangkuriang. Sangkuriang was very clever and handsome. His mother was Dayang Sumbi, a goddess weaver who came down from heaven to earth.
When Sangkuriang was ten years old, he liked to hunt animals in the forest with his arrow and blowpipe. One day, he killed si Tumang, a large black dog that guarded Dayang Sumbi's rice barn. He didn't know that the dog was his own father who had foresighted their arrival on earth and had transformed into a dog to guard the barn.
Upon seeing that his dog has died, Dayang Sumbi was angry because Sangkuriang had killed his own father. Sangkuriang was kicked out of the house and asked not to return home before he could cut down a huge kepuh tree that surrounded the home with his axe.
After wandering for days with his axe, Sangkuriang finally found that the kepuh tree that he had been looking for was none other than the barn logs that he used to climb every day. Sangkuriang was excited and started cutting down the tree. He did not realize that Dayang Sumbi had been watching his activities every day.
Dayang Sumbi realized that Sangkuriang would finish cutting down the tree by sunrise the next day. Then, she ordered her workers to flatten the rice barn and neatly arranging the wood while pounding the rice. Hearing that noise, Sangkuriang thought that the sunrise was approaching while in fact it was still very dark. Sangkuriang stopped his work and left with despair.
When he arrived home with his unresolved business, he realized that Dayang Sumbi had fooled him. He was overwhelmed with emotion and in his anger he kicked the unfinished boat that he had made.The boat turned upside down and became a mountain named "Tangkuban Perahu" which stands until today.
1. Who lived in West Java in the story?
Jawaban: A mother named Dayang Sumbi and her son named Sangkuriang.
2. What was Dayang Sumbi's identity?
Jawaban: She was a goddess weaver who came down from heaven to earth.
3. How old was Sangkuriang when he liked to hunt animals in the forest?
Jawaban: He was ten years old.
4. What animal did Sangkuriang kill that made Dayang Sumbi angry?
Jawaban: He killed si Tumang, a large black dog that guarded Dayang Sumbi's rice barn.
5. Why did Dayang Sumbi get angry when the dog died?
Jawaban: Because that dog was actually Sangkuriang's father who had transformed into a dog.
6. What must Sangkuriang do before he might return home?
Jawaban: He must cut down a huge kepuh tree that surrounded their home.
7. What did Sangkuriang realize when he found the kepuh tree?
Jawaban: He realized that the kepuh tree was actually the barn logs he used to climb everyday.
8. How did Dayang Sumbi trick Sangkuriang?
Jawaban: She ordered her workers to make noise with rice pounders so that Sangkuriang would think the sunrise was approaching.
9. Why did Sangkuriang kick the unfinished boat?
Jawaban: Because he realized Dayang Sumbi had fooled him and he was overwhelmed with emotion.
10. What was created from the overturned boat?
Jawaban: It became a mountain named Tangkuban Perahu.
FABEL
1. The Mouse Deer and the Crocodile
One day, Kancil was walking by the river. He was very thirsty and wanted to drink. Suddenly Kancil saw a crocodile sleeping on the river bank. The Kancil had an idea to prank the Crocodile.
The mouse deer said to the crocodile, "O my brother, the water of this river looks very clear and refreshing." Hearing that, the crocodile woke up and became interested in the river water.
The Kancil challenged the Crocodile to hold a diving competition to the bottom of the river. Whoever holds his breath the longest underwater is the winner. They started diving to the bottom of the river.
The mouse deer only dived for a moment then immediately returned to the surface of the water and quickly ran away from the river. Meanwhile, the crocodile remained in the water to show himself as the winner of the diving competition.
The Crocodile did not realize that he had been tricked by the Kancil. Meanwhile, Kancil laughed happily because he had succeeded in pranking Crocodile.
Moral of the story: Don't be easily fooled by other people's advances or challenges.
2. The Tortoise and the Hare
One day, the Tortoise and the Hare, friends, made an agreement to help each other in trouble.
One day Rabbit fell into an old, deep well while jumping around in the meadow. The Rabbit also asked the Tortoise to help him. The Turtle went to the well where the Rabbit had fallen.
The Tortoise thought of a way to help the Rabbit. Finally he asked Rabbit to hold the log with his mouth. Then the turtle went down into the well by holding the other end of the wood to support his body.
With the help of the wood, the Tortoise finally managed to save the Rabbit. Both are grateful for remaining true to their promise to help each other.
Moral of the story: Don't give up easily and always keep your promises.
Here are 10 comprehension questions from the two fable texts above:
For the fable "The Mouse Deer and the Crocodile":
1. What animal is walking along the river bank?
Answer: The Mouse Deer.
2. Why is Kancil on the edge of the river?
Answer: Because he was very thirsty and wanted to drink.
3. Who did Kancil see sleeping on the river bank?
Answer: A crocodile.
4. What was the mouse deer's idea when he saw the crocodile?
Answer: To prank the Crocodile.
5. What challenge did Kancil pose to Crocodile?
Answer: Diving competition to the bottom of the river.
6. Why did the Crocodile accept the challenge?
Answer: Because the crocodile is attracted to clear river water.
7. What did the Mouse Deer do after diving for a while?
Answer: He immediately ran away from the river.
8. Why did Kancil do that?
Answer: To prank the Crocodile.
9. What is the moral of the story?
Answer: Don't be easily fooled by other people's advances or challenges.
10. Does the crocodile realize that he has been tricked?
Answer: No, the crocodile didn't realize he had been tricked.
For the fable "The Tortoise and the Hare":
1. Who are the friends in the story?
Answer: The Tortoise and the Hare.
2. What is the content of their friendship agreement?
Answer: Help each other in trouble.
3. What happened to Rabbit one day?
Answer: He fell into a deep old well.
4. Who did the Rabbit ask for help?
Answer: Turtle.
5. How does the Tortoise help the Hare?
Answer: By asking the Rabbit to bite the wood, then the Tortoise goes down while holding the other end of the wood.
6. Why does it work?
Answer: Because the wood supports the Tortoise's body so it can help the Rabbit.
7. What is the moral of the story?
Answer: Don't give up easily and always keep your promises.
8. Was the Tortoise faithful to his promise to the Hare?
Answer: Yes, the Tortoise remained true to its promise.
9. How do the Tortoise and the Hare feel at the end of the story?
Answer: They are grateful for helping each other.
10. Is their friendship strong? Why?
Answer: Yes, because both of them helped each other in difficulties as promised.
FAIRY TALE
1. Bawang Merah and Bawang Putih
Once upon a time, there were two stepsisters named Bawang Putih and Bawang Merah. Bawang Putih was diligent while Bawang Merah was lazy. Their mother favored Bawang Merah and made Bawang Putih do all the household work.
One day, Bawang Putih weaved beautiful cloth that the prince wanted for his wedding suit. Her mother lied it was woven by Bawang Merah and took the cloth to the palace. The prince stated his intention to marry the weaver. Knowing the lie, Bawang Putih washed until her face glowed like a gem then dressed beautifully and went to the palace. The prince recognized her as the true weaver and married her.
Moral of the story: Diligence and kindness will be rewarded. Evil deeds will find just consequences.
2. Timun Mas
A widow lived with her baby, Timun Mas. One day while working in the garden, Timun Mas was watched by a giant named Buto Ijo who wanted to eat her. Buto Ijo chased Timun Mas until she threw cucumber seeds that instantly grew into a cucumber vine to help her get escape.
Timun Mas outwitted Buto Ijo thrice with other seeds that instantly grew into obstacles that helped her escape. Finally, Buto Ijo chased her to the ocean. The giant drowned after the fish eaten him, while the fisherman saved Timun Mas.
Moral of the story: Cleverness and wisdom can defeat evil intention.
Here are 10 comprehension questions from the 2 fairy tale texts above:
For the story of Shallots and Garlic:
1. Who were the two stepsisters in the story?
Answer: Garlic and Shallots.
2. What were their personalities?
Answer: Garlic was diligent while Bawang Merah was lazy.
3. How did their mothers treat them differently?
Answer: The mother favored Shallots and made Garlic do all the household work.
4. What did Bawang Putih weave that the prince wanted?
Answer: Beautiful cloth for his wedding suit.
5. Who did the mother lie had woven the cloth?
Answer: Shallots.
6. Who did the prince state his intention to marry?
Answer: The weaver of the cloth.
7. How did Bawang Putih make the prince recognize her as the real weaver?
Answer: She washed until her face glowed like a gem and dressed beautifully.
8. What is the moral of the story?
Answer: Diligence and kindness will be rewarded. Evil deeds will find just consequences.
9. Does the story show that goodness prevails over evil?
Answer: Yes
10. What do you learn from the story?
Answer: We have to work hard and have good hearts. In the end, our kindness will be rewarded.
For the Timun Mas story:
1. Who was Timun Mas?
Answer: A widow's baby girl.
2. Who wanted to eat Timun Mas?
Answer: A giant named Buto Ijo.
3. How did Timun Mas escape from Buto Ijo at first?
Answer: By throwing cucumber seeds that instantly grow into vines.
4. How did the seeds help Timun Mas escape thrice from Buto Ijo?
Answer: They instantly grew into obstacles that helped her get away.
5. Where did Buto Ijo chase Timun Mas in the end?
Answer: To the ocean.
6. How did the giant die?
Answer: The fish in the ocean ate him.
7. Who saved Timun Mas?
Answer: A fisherman.
8. What is the moral of the story?
Answer: Cleverness and wisdom can defeat evil intentions.
9. Does the story show that good beats evil?
Answer: Yes
10. What did you learn from Timun Mas' character?
Answer: We have to be clever and wise in facing bad situations.
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