MAKATO AND THE COWRIE SHELL (ELEMENTS OF A SHORT STORY)

Who is the protagonist in the story?

• Cowrie Shell

• Sukhothai

• Makato

• Pra Ruang

Answer explanation

He is the main character in the story, and the events revolve around him

Where did the story happen?

• City of Mon and Sukhothai

• Pattaya City and Bangkok

• Phuket

• Krabi

What is the point of view of the story?

• First-person

• Second-person

• Third-person

• First and second person

What is the plot's rising action in the story?

• Makato married the beautiful young daughter of the king.

• Makato wanted to try his luck in far-off strange lands because he longs for adventure.

• Makato was promoted to higher positions.

• Makato got a cowrie shell from the king and used it to buy lettuce seed.

Answer explanation

Rising action is where the events in the story become complicated and the conflict in the story is revealed

What is the plot's denouement of Makato and the Cowrie Shell?

• The King was impressed by Makato's action. Then he gave him a job in the Palace.

• Makato wanted to try his luck in far-off strange lands.

• Makato used the cowrie shell to buy lettuce seeds.

• Makato married the beautiful young daughter of the king. Then he became the ruler of Mon.

Answer explanation

The denouement is the final outcome of the events in the story.

What is the climax of the story?

• Makato got a cowrie shell from the king and used it to buy lettuce seed.

• Makato wanted to try his luck in far-off strange lands.

• Makato happily married the beautiful young daughter of the king.

• The King was impressed by Makato's action. Then he gave him a job in the Palace.