A Quiz About Narrative Text
Questions and Answers
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A long time ago, there's old widow with her son, named Malin Kundang. They lived in a hut in the vilage near the sea. They were very poor. Malin Kundang thought, "if I stay here, I won't have a better life. I have to leave this vilage and look for a job." His mother was sad to hear it. But she knew that Malin Kundang was right. So she let him go. After her son had left, Malin Kundang's mother went to the beach every day. She hoped her son would return soon. At night she would pray for her son's safety. She would ask the captain of the ship whether he saw her son or not. But she got no news about Malin Kundang. After years, when she was very old, a captain of a ship told her, "Malin Kundang? I met him some month ago. He is now married to a beautiful girl. She is the daughter of a wealthy man." Malin Kundang's mother was very happy to hear it. "Thank you, God!" she prayed. She was sure that Malin Kundang would return home one day. One morning, a big beautiful ship docked. A young couple stood at the dock. They wore beautiful clothes. Malin Kundang's mother cried joyfully. "Malin Kundang! My son! You are home!" she hugged the young man. Malin Kundang did not believe her. He thought,"This can't be my mother! She was a strong woman when I left." But his wife said angrily,"Why didn't you tell me that your mother is poor and old?" Then she spitted on the old woman. The old woman cried. She could not believe what she heard. "Malin, I am your mother." But Malin Kundang did not listen. He was embarrassed to have an old mother. So he kicked the old woman yelled at her, "Go away, ugly woman. My mother does not look like you at all." The woman fell on the ground. She cried. Then she prayed,"My dear God, if he really is my son, punish him." Suddenly, there was a thunderstorm. Big waves hit the shore with a loud noise. They hit everything from big ships to coconut trees along the shore. The thunderstorm was a fierce one. The storm stopped in the morning. But the villagers could see what the storm had done. Not far from the shore, there were rocks that looked like wreckage and the passenger of a ship. People believed that it was Malin Kundang's ship, and Malin Kundang changed into a coral reef. God had punished him. Moral message : As a child, never forget all parents services especially a mother who already raise you, Don't become a rebel. Insubordinate to the parents is a big sin that will be borne by your self. What is the purpose of the text above?
- A.
To persuade
- B.
To amuse
- C.
To describe
- D.
To tell a story
Correct Answer
B. To amuseExplanation
The purpose of the text is to amuse the readers. It tells the story of Malin Kundang and his mother, highlighting the consequences of his disrespectful behavior towards his mother. The story is meant to entertain the readers with its moral message about the importance of respecting and appreciating parents.Rate this question:
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A long time ago, there's old widow with her son, named Malin Kundang. They lived in a hut in the vilage near the sea. They were very poor. Malin Kundang thought, "if I stay here, I won't have a better life. I have to leave this vilage and look for a job." His mother was sad to hear it. But she knew that Malin Kundang was right. So she let him go. After her son had left, Malin Kundang's mother went to the beach every day. She hoped her son would return soon. At night she would pray for her son's safety. She would ask the captain of the ship whether he saw her son or not. But she got no news about Malin Kundang. After years, when she was very old, a captain of a ship told her, "Malin Kundang? I met him some month ago. He is now married to a beautiful girl. She is the daughter of a wealthy man." Malin Kundang's mother was very happy to hear it. "Thank you, God!" she prayed. She was sure that Malin Kundang would return home one day. One morning, a big beautiful ship docked. A young couple stood at the dock. They wore beautiful clothes. Malin Kundang's mother cried joyfully. "Malin Kundang! My son! You are home!" she hugged the young man. Malin Kundang did not believe her. He thought,"This can't be my mother! She was a strong woman when I left." But his wife said angrily,"Why didn't you tell me that your mother is poor and old?" Then she spitted on the old woman. The old woman cried. She could not believe what she heard. "Malin, I am your mother." But Malin Kundang did not listen. He was embarrassed to have an old mother. So he kicked the old woman yelled at her, "Go away, ugly woman. My mother does not look like you at all." The woman fell on the ground. She cried. Then she prayed,"My dear God, if he really is my son, punish him." Suddenly, there was a thunderstorm. Big waves hit the shore with a loud noise. They hit everything from big ships to coconut trees along the shore. The thunderstorm was a fierce one. The storm stopped in the morning. But the villagers could see what the storm had done. Not far from the shore, there were rocks that looked like wreckage and the passenger of a ship. People believed that it was Malin Kundang's ship, and Malin Kundang changed into a coral reef. God had punished him. Moral message : As a child, never forget all parents services especially a mother who already raise you, Don't become a rebel. Insubordinate to the parents is a big sin that will be borne by your self. Which is the correct structure of narrative?
- A.
Complication, orientation, resolution, evaluation, reorientation
- B.
Orientation, Complication, resolution, reorientation
- C.
Orientation, resolution, Complication, evaluation, reorientation
- D.
Reorientation ,Complication, orientation, resolution, evaluation
Correct Answer
B. Orientation, Complication, resolution, reorientationExplanation
The correct structure of the narrative is Orientation, Complication, resolution, reorientation. The story begins with the introduction of the characters and their situation (Orientation). Then, the conflict arises when Malin Kundang rejects his mother and disowns her (Complication). The story progresses as the mother prays for her son and hopes for his return (resolution). Finally, the narrative concludes with the punishment of Malin Kundang and the realization of his mistake (reorientation).Rate this question:
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A long time ago, there's old widow with her son, named Malin Kundang. They lived in a hut in the vilage near the sea. They were very poor. Malin Kundang thought, "if I stay here, I won't have a better life. I have to leave this vilage and look for a job." His mother was sad to hear it. But she knew that Malin Kundang was right. So she let him go. After her son had left, Malin Kundang's mother went to the beach every day. She hoped her son would return soon. At night she would pray for her son's safety. She would ask the captain of the ship whether he saw her son or not. But she got no news about Malin Kundang. After years, when she was very old, a captain of a ship told her, "Malin Kundang? I met him some month ago. He is now married to a beautiful girl. She is the daughter of a wealthy man." Malin Kundang's mother was very happy to hear it. "Thank you, God!" she prayed. She was sure that Malin Kundang would return home one day. One morning, a big beautiful ship docked. A young couple stood at the dock. They wore beautiful clothes. Malin Kundang's mother cried joyfully. "Malin Kundang! My son! You are home!" she hugged the young man. Malin Kundang did not believe her. He thought,"This can't be my mother! She was a strong woman when I left." But his wife said angrily,"Why didn't you tell me that your mother is poor and old?" Then she spitted on the old woman. The old woman cried. She could not believe what she heard. "Malin, I am your mother." But Malin Kundang did not listen. He was embarrassed to have an old mother. So he kicked the old woman yelled at her, "Go away, ugly woman. My mother does not look like you at all." The woman fell on the ground. She cried. Then she prayed,"My dear God, if he really is my son, punish him." Suddenly, there was a thunderstorm. Big waves hit the shore with a loud noise. They hit everything from big ships to coconut trees along the shore. The thunderstorm was a fierce one. The storm stopped in the morning. But the villagers could see what the storm had done. Not far from the shore, there were rocks that looked like wreckage and the passenger of a ship. People believed that it was Malin Kundang's ship, and Malin Kundang changed into a coral reef. God had punished him. Moral message : As a child, never forget all parents services especially a mother who already raise you, Don't become a rebel. Insubordinate to the parents is a big sin that will be borne by your self. Malin lived at…
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Downtown
- B.
Seashore
- C.
Village
- D.
Sea
Correct Answer
B. SeashoreExplanation
The correct answer is seashore. The story mentions that Malin Kundang and his mother lived in a hut near the sea, and his mother would go to the beach every day hoping for his return. The big beautiful ship also docked at the shore, indicating that they lived by the seashore.Rate this question:
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A long time ago, there's old widow with her son, named Malin Kundang. They lived in a hut in the vilage near the sea. They were very poor. Malin Kundang thought, "if I stay here, I won't have a better life. I have to leave this vilage and look for a job." His mother was sad to hear it. But she knew that Malin Kundang was right. So she let him go. After her son had left, Malin Kundang's mother went to the beach every day. She hoped her son would return soon. At night she would pray for her son's safety. She would ask the captain of the ship whether he saw her son or not. But she got no news about Malin Kundang. After years, when she was very old, a captain of a ship told her, "Malin Kundang? I met him some month ago. He is now married to a beautiful girl. She is the daughter of a wealthy man." Malin Kundang's mother was very happy to hear it. "Thank you, God!" she prayed. She was sure that Malin Kundang would return home one day. One morning, a big beautiful ship docked. A young couple stood at the dock. They wore beautiful clothes. Malin Kundang's mother cried joyfully. "Malin Kundang! My son! You are home!" she hugged the young man. Malin Kundang did not believe her. He thought,"This can't be my mother! She was a strong woman when I left." But his wife said angrily,"Why didn't you tell me that your mother is poor and old?" Then she spitted on the old woman. The old woman cried. She could not believe what she heard. "Malin, I am your mother." But Malin Kundang did not listen. He was embarrassed to have an old mother. So he kicked the old woman yelled at her, "Go away, ugly woman. My mother does not look like you at all." The woman fell on the ground. She cried. Then she prayed,"My dear God, if he really is my son, punish him." Suddenly, there was a thunderstorm. Big waves hit the shore with a loud noise. They hit everything from big ships to coconut trees along the shore. The thunderstorm was a fierce one. The storm stopped in the morning. But the villagers could see what the storm had done. Not far from the shore, there were rocks that looked like wreckage and the passenger of a ship. People believed that it was Malin Kundang's ship, and Malin Kundang changed into a coral reef. God had punished him. Moral message : As a child, never forget all parents services especially a mother who already raise you, Don't become a rebel. Insubordinate to the parents is a big sin that will be borne by your self. Malin at first was a …boy
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Sad
- B.
Happy
- C.
Lazy
- D.
Diligent
Correct Answer
D. DiligentExplanation
The given passage does not explicitly mention Malin Kundang's behavior or work ethic, but it does provide information about his decision to leave the village and look for a job in order to have a better life. This suggests that Malin Kundang was diligent and hardworking, as he was willing to leave his home and family in search of opportunities.Rate this question:
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A long time ago, there's old widow with her son, named Malin Kundang. They lived in a hut in the vilage near the sea. They were very poor. Malin Kundang thought, "if I stay here, I won't have a better life. I have to leave this vilage and look for a job." His mother was sad to hear it. But she knew that Malin Kundang was right. So she let him go. After her son had left, Malin Kundang's mother went to the beach every day. She hoped her son would return soon. At night she would pray for her son's safety. She would ask the captain of the ship whether he saw her son or not. But she got no news about Malin Kundang. After years, when she was very old, a captain of a ship told her, "Malin Kundang? I met him some month ago. He is now married to a beautiful girl. She is the daughter of a wealthy man." Malin Kundang's mother was very happy to hear it. "Thank you, God!" she prayed. She was sure that Malin Kundang would return home one day. One morning, a big beautiful ship docked. A young couple stood at the dock. They wore beautiful clothes. Malin Kundang's mother cried joyfully. "Malin Kundang! My son! You are home!" she hugged the young man. Malin Kundang did not believe her. He thought,"This can't be my mother! She was a strong woman when I left." But his wife said angrily,"Why didn't you tell me that your mother is poor and old?" Then she spitted on the old woman. The old woman cried. She could not believe what she heard. "Malin, I am your mother." But Malin Kundang did not listen. He was embarrassed to have an old mother. So he kicked the old woman yelled at her, "Go away, ugly woman. My mother does not look like you at all." The woman fell on the ground. She cried. Then she prayed,"My dear God, if he really is my son, punish him." Suddenly, there was a thunderstorm. Big waves hit the shore with a loud noise. They hit everything from big ships to coconut trees along the shore. The thunderstorm was a fierce one. The storm stopped in the morning. But the villagers could see what the storm had done. Not far from the shore, there were rocks that looked like wreckage and the passenger of a ship. People believed that it was Malin Kundang's ship, and Malin Kundang changed into a coral reef. God had punished him. Moral message : As a child, never forget all parents services especially a mother who already raise you, Don't become a rebel. Insubordinate to the parents is a big sin that will be borne by your self. Malin’s mother did not permit him to sail, because she worried him. The word ‘Him’ refers to her…
- A.
Son
- B.
Children
- C.
Daughter
- D.
Neighbour
Correct Answer
A. SonExplanation
The correct answer is "Son". In the story, Malin Kundang's mother is praying for her son's safety and hoping for his return. When the young couple arrives at the dock, she recognizes Malin Kundang as her son and joyfully hugs him. However, Malin Kundang does not believe her and rejects her, embarrassed to have an old mother. This shows that the word "Him" refers to her son, indicating that the correct answer is "Son". The moral message of the story also emphasizes the importance of respecting and appreciating parents, particularly the mother who raised you.Rate this question:
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A long time ago, there's old widow with her son, named Malin Kundang. They lived in a hut in the vilage near the sea. They were very poor. Malin Kundang thought, "if I stay here, I won't have a better life. I have to leave this vilage and look for a job." His mother was sad to hear it. But she knew that Malin Kundang was right. So she let him go. After her son had left, Malin Kundang's mother went to the beach every day. She hoped her son would return soon. At night she would pray for her son's safety. She would ask the captain of the ship whether he saw her son or not. But she got no news about Malin Kundang. After years, when she was very old, a captain of a ship told her, "Malin Kundang? I met him some month ago. He is now married to a beautiful girl. She is the daughter of a wealthy man." Malin Kundang's mother was very happy to hear it. "Thank you, God!" she prayed. She was sure that Malin Kundang would return home one day. One morning, a big beautiful ship docked. A young couple stood at the dock. They wore beautiful clothes. Malin Kundang's mother cried joyfully. "Malin Kundang! My son! You are home!" she hugged the young man. Malin Kundang did not believe her. He thought,"This can't be my mother! She was a strong woman when I left." But his wife said angrily,"Why didn't you tell me that your mother is poor and old?" Then she spitted on the old woman. The old woman cried. She could not believe what she heard. "Malin, I am your mother." But Malin Kundang did not listen. He was embarrassed to have an old mother. So he kicked the old woman yelled at her, "Go away, ugly woman. My mother does not look like you at all." The woman fell on the ground. She cried. Then she prayed,"My dear God, if he really is my son, punish him." Suddenly, there was a thunderstorm. Big waves hit the shore with a loud noise. They hit everything from big ships to coconut trees along the shore. The thunderstorm was a fierce one. The storm stopped in the morning. But the villagers could see what the storm had done. Not far from the shore, there were rocks that looked like wreckage and the passenger of a ship. People believed that it was Malin Kundang's ship, and Malin Kundang changed into a coral reef. God had punished him. Moral message : As a child, never forget all parents services especially a mother who already raise you, Don't become a rebel. Insubordinate to the parents is a big sin that will be borne by your self. After many years, Malin became a …man
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Furious
- B.
Succeed
- C.
Extravagant
- D.
Extraordinary
Correct Answer
B. SucceedExplanation
The correct answer is "Succeed". The story of Malin Kundang shows that he was able to achieve success in life by marrying a wealthy girl and becoming prosperous. However, his success also led to his downfall as he forgot about his mother and treated her poorly. The moral message of the story is to always remember and appreciate the sacrifices and love of parents, especially a mother, and not to become rebellious or disrespectful towards them.Rate this question:
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A long time ago, there's old widow with her son, named Malin Kundang. They lived in a hut in the vilage near the sea. They were very poor. Malin Kundang thought, "if I stay here, I won't have a better life. I have to leave this vilage and look for a job." His mother was sad to hear it. But she knew that Malin Kundang was right. So she let him go. After her son had left, Malin Kundang's mother went to the beach every day. She hoped her son would return soon. At night she would pray for her son's safety. She would ask the captain of the ship whether he saw her son or not. But she got no news about Malin Kundang. After years, when she was very old, a captain of a ship told her, "Malin Kundang? I met him some month ago. He is now married to a beautiful girl. She is the daughter of a wealthy man." Malin Kundang's mother was very happy to hear it. "Thank you, God!" she prayed. She was sure that Malin Kundang would return home one day. One morning, a big beautiful ship docked. A young couple stood at the dock. They wore beautiful clothes. Malin Kundang's mother cried joyfully. "Malin Kundang! My son! You are home!" she hugged the young man. Malin Kundang did not believe her. He thought,"This can't be my mother! She was a strong woman when I left." But his wife said angrily,"Why didn't you tell me that your mother is poor and old?" Then she spitted on the old woman. The old woman cried. She could not believe what she heard. "Malin, I am your mother." But Malin Kundang did not listen. He was embarrassed to have an old mother. So he kicked the old woman yelled at her, "Go away, ugly woman. My mother does not look like you at all." The woman fell on the ground. She cried. Then she prayed,"My dear God, if he really is my son, punish him." Suddenly, there was a thunderstorm. Big waves hit the shore with a loud noise. They hit everything from big ships to coconut trees along the shore. The thunderstorm was a fierce one. The storm stopped in the morning. But the villagers could see what the storm had done. Not far from the shore, there were rocks that looked like wreckage and the passenger of a ship. People believed that it was Malin Kundang's ship, and Malin Kundang changed into a coral reef. God had punished him. Moral message : As a child, never forget all parents services especially a mother who already raise you, Don't become a rebel. Insubordinate to the parents is a big sin that will be borne by your self. His mother approached him, but malin did not…her.
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Deny
- B.
Admit
- C.
Believe
- D.
Confess
Correct Answer
B. AdmitExplanation
The correct answer is "Admit." In the story, Malin Kundang initially denies that the old woman is his mother and refuses to believe her. However, the answer "Admit" implies that he eventually acknowledges and accepts that she is his mother.Rate this question:
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His mother was..
- A.
Brought
- B.
Scattered
- C.
Harmonious
- D.
Dissappointed
Correct Answer
D. DissappointedExplanation
The correct answer is "disappointed" because it is the only word that makes sense in the given context. The sentence suggests that the person's mother had a negative feeling or reaction, which aligns with the meaning of "disappointed." The other options, "brought," "scattered," and "harmonious," do not fit the context and do not convey a negative emotion.Rate this question:
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- 9.
It was too late, he ..and became a stone
- A.
Hit the ship down
- B.
Bowed down
- C.
Cut the rope
- D.
Fell down
Correct Answer
B. Bowed downExplanation
The phrase "he bowed down" indicates that the person in question lowered their body in a gesture of respect or submission. This action is often associated with showing reverence or acknowledging someone's authority. In the given context, it suggests that the person realized their mistake or the gravity of the situation and humbled themselves in response. The phrase "and became a stone" could be metaphorical, suggesting that the person's actions had a lasting and significant impact on their life or circumstances.Rate this question:
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The moral value of the story is…
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Don’t lie to others
- B.
Eat well sleep well
- C.
Never be a rebellious child
- D.
Always faithful to everybody
Correct Answer
C. Never be a rebellious childExplanation
The moral value of the story is to never be a rebellious child. This means that one should always listen to and respect authority figures, such as parents or teachers, and not engage in disobedient or defiant behavior. Being rebellious can lead to negative consequences and can hinder personal growth and development. It is important to follow rules and guidelines in order to maintain harmony and order in one's life and society as a whole.Rate this question:
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