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1. What is the story tells about? It tells about  ________      

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The story tells about the life and experiences of Malin Kundang.

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This quiz explores the Indonesian folktale 'Story of Malin Kundang,' assessing understanding of its narrative, characters, and moral lessons. It highlights themes of familial respect and consequences of... see moreactions, providing insight into cultural ethics and storytelling. see less

2. Malin Kundang was lazy in a big town and  he became a poor man

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The statement suggests that Malin Kundang was lazy in a big town and as a result, he became a poor man. However, the correct answer is False. The given information does not provide any evidence or reasoning to support the claim that Malin Kundang became poor due to laziness. Therefore, it can be concluded that the statement is not accurate.

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3. What is the complication of the story?

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The complication of the story is that Malin did not recognize her mother. This suggests that there is a lack of familiarity or a disconnect between Malin and his mother, which could lead to potential conflicts or misunderstandings in the story.

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4. An old woman and her daughter lived in a little village. 

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The given statement is "An old woman and her daughter lived in a little village." The correct answer is "False" because the statement does not provide any information about whether the old woman and her daughter actually lived in the village or not. Therefore, we cannot determine the truthfulness of the statement based on the given information.

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5. One day Malin Kundang told his mother that he would go to town and work there. 

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The given answer is true because the statement in the question clearly states that Malin Kundang told his mother that he would go to town and work there. Therefore, it can be inferred that he did indeed go to town and work there.

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6. The ship was drowned and Malin Kundang changed into a stone.

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The given statement suggests that the ship sank and as a result, Malin Kundang was transformed into a stone. This implies that the statement is true, as it confirms the occurrence of both events.

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7. He remembered his poor old mother.

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8. What is the moral value from the story?

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The moral value from the story is that we must not be rebellious towards our mother. This means that we should respect and obey our mothers, recognizing their authority and guidance. Being rebellious towards our mother can lead to negative consequences and strain the relationship. It is important to show gratitude, love, and appreciation towards our mothers and follow their advice and instructions.

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9. One day Malin Kundang told his mother that he would go to town and work there. At first his mother did not allow him but finally she let him go with tears. Malin Kundang worked hard in a big town and in a short time he became a rich man. However he completely forgot his poor old mother. Some years later he sailed to a harbor near his village. When his mother heard about this news she came to meet him. Malin Kundang pretended not to know her.

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The correct answer is "Complication" because in the given passage, the complication arises when Malin Kundang becomes a rich man and forgets about his poor old mother. This creates a conflict or problem in the story, as his mother comes to meet him and he pretends not to know her. This complication adds tension and drama to the narrative, driving the plot forward.

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10. What happened to Malin when his ship left the harbor?

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When the ship left the harbor, it encountered a situation where it sank or went underwater, resulting in it being drowned.

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11. Where did Malin go?

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The correct answer is "Malin went to town" because it is the only option that indicates a specific location where Malin went. The other options ("sailing," "swimming," "search for his mother") do not mention a specific place and are therefore not the correct answer.

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12.  A Some days later his ship left the harbor. The sea was calm but when he reached the open sea there was a great storm. The ship was drowned. Malin Kundang and his money changed into a stone.   

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The given passage describes a series of events where Malin Kundang's ship leaves the harbor, encounters a storm in the open sea, and ultimately sinks. The resolution refers to the outcome or solution to the conflict or problem presented in the story. In this case, the resolution is that Malin Kundang and his money are transformed into a stone. This event marks the end of the story and provides a resolution to the conflict faced by the protagonist.

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13.    Now people call it Batu Simalin Kundang. We can see the stone from Air Manis, a village on the coast of West Sumatra near Padang.    

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This answer is correct because the passage mentions that the stone is now called Batu Simalin Kundang and that it can be seen from Air Manis village. This indicates that there has been a change or re-orientation in how the stone is referred to and its location.

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14. An old woman and her son lived in a little village. Her son was called Malin Kundang. They were very poor but they loved each other very much.

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The correct answer is Complication. The passage describes the initial situation of the old woman and her son living in a little village and being very poor. This sets the stage for the complication that will arise in the story, as it suggests that their poverty and the challenges they face will play a significant role in the plot.

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What is the story tells about? It tells about  ________...
Malin Kundang was lazy in a big town and  he became a poor man
What is the complication of the story?
An old woman and her daughter lived in a little village. 
One day Malin Kundang told his mother that he would go to town and...
The ship was drowned and Malin Kundang changed into a stone.
He remembered his poor old mother.
What is the moral value from the story?
One day Malin Kundang told his mother that he would go to town and...
What happened to Malin when his ship left the harbor?
Where did Malin go?
 A Some days later his ship left the harbor. The sea was calm but...
   Now people call it Batu Simalin Kundang. We can see...
An old woman and her son lived in a little village. Her son was called...
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