Narrative Legend and Fairy tales

Where does the story of Sangkuriang originally come from?

• Bali

• East Java

• Central Java

• West Java

Long ago, in the land of Central Java, there lived a powerful king named Prabu Baka. He was a cruel and selfish ruler who cared only about his own desires and pleasures. One day, he decided to build a grand temple to showcase his wealth and power. He ordered his subjects to work day and night, using all of their strength to build the temple.......
According to the passage abovewhat is the title of that story?

• Roro Jonggrang

• Sangkuriang

• The Legend of Toba lake

• Malin Kundang

One day, the son ate all the food that was supposed to be for his father, and in his anger, the young man revealed the secret of his wife’s origin. This broke his promise and caused his wife and son to disappear. From the land where they had stood, springs emerged, and the water from these springs continued to flow and grow larger, eventually becoming the LAKE that we know today.....
The passage above is the snippet of the story......

• Sarangan Lake

• Three Colour Lake

• Toba Lake

• Sentani Lake

What is the central theme of "The Goose Girl"?

• Loyalty and justice

• Transformation and disguise

• Betrayal and revenge

• Love and forgiveness

The legend of crying stone is the story originally from....

• Central Java

• West Java

• West Kalimantan

• South Sumatera

Long, long ago, when the gods and goddesses used to mingle in the affairs of mortals, there was a small kingdom on the slope of Mount Wayang in West Java.  The King, named Sang Prabu, was a wise man.  He had an only daughter, called Princess Teja Nirmala, who was famous for her beauty but she was not married.  One day Sang Prabu made up his mind to settle the matter by a show of strength.
After that, Prince of Blambangan, named Raden Begawan had won the competition.  Unfortunately, the wicked fairy, Princess Segara fell in love with Raden Begawan and used magic power to render him unconscious and he forgot his wedding.  When Sang Prabu was searching, Raden Begawan saw him and soon realized that he had been enchanted by the wicked fairy.  The fairy could not accept this, so she killed Raden Begawan.  When Princess Teja Nirmala heard this, she was very sad.  So a nice fairy took her to the Kahyangan.

Which one of the following statements is false about Sang Prabu?

• Sang Prabu was a father of his only daughter

• Sang Prabu was a king of a kingdom in West Java

• Sang Prabu was a wise man

• Sang Prabu didn’t have a son

• Sang Prabu was taken to kahyangan by a wicked fairy

Long, long ago, when the gods and goddesses used to mingle in the affairs of mortals, there was a small kingdom on the slope of Mount Wayang in West Java.  The King, named Sang Prabu, was a wise man.  He had an only daughter, called Princess Teja Nirmala, who was famous for her beauty but she was not married.  One day Sang Prabu made up his mind to settle the matter by a show of strength.
After that, Prince of Blambangan, named Raden Begawan had won the competition.  Unfortunately, the wicked fairy, Princess Segara fell in love with Raden Begawan and used magic power to render him unconscious and he forgot his wedding.  When Sang Prabu was searching, Raden Begawan saw him and soon realized that he had been enchanted by the wicked fairy.  The fairy could not accept this, so she killed Raden Begawan.  When Princess Teja Nirmala heard this, she was very sad.  So a nice fairy took her to the Kahyangan.

  Why the wicked fairy did used her magic to make Raden Begawan unconscious?

• She didn’t like Raden Begawan

• She didn’t want Raden Prabu marry the princess

• She wanted Teja Nirmala to forget about her wedding

• She didn’t want the prince of Blambangan feel love with her

• She didn't want the prince of Blambangan marry the princess

What lesson can be learned from "The Goose Girl"?

• Honesty and loyalty are virtues.

• Disguise can lead to personal growth.

• Magic can solve all problems.

• Trust no one, not even your maid.

Sendang Sani Legend

Once upon a time, in Pati, Central Java,  lived a man named Sunan Kalijaga. He asked his friends ki Rangga to go with him. Several servants also joined them to carry their luggages, and they began walking to Sunan Muria’s house.

Several hours later Ki Rangga felt tired. He was embarrassed to walk together with Sunan Kalijaga, because Sunan Kalijaga didn’t look tired while Ki Rangga was very tired and thirsty. Finally, Sunan Kalijaga asked Ki Rangga to take a rest under a big tree. It was time for the Dzuhur prayer, but there was not water around to clean up or ‘wudu’ Ki Rangga was confused. He told Sunan Kalijaga about it. Sunan Kalijaga only smiled and said, “We should pray for Allah SWT for  water. Now, you must guard this big tree, Ki Rangga. It might bring water to us, but remember! Everything happens, because Allah SWT. Don’t act alone. You must inform  me when water comes out. I will be behind that hill.” Ki Rangga promised Sunan Kalijaga to inform him when the water came out. So, Sunan Kalijaga went behind the hill. Ki Rangga with his Servants set under the big tree. They quickly fell asleep. Suddenly, water came out of the big tree. They drank and played in the water. Ki Rangga forgot Sunan Kalijaga’s message to inform him when  the water came out.

Behind the hill Sunan Kalijaga was worried. So he went to the big tree. He was surprised to see Ki Rangga and his servants were playing  in the water, “You forgot my message to inform me when the water comes out. Instead,  you are playing  in the water is like a turtle,” said Sunan Kalijaga, softly. A miracle happened. Ki Rangga and his servants turned into turtles. Ki Rangga was sad. He had changed into turtles, because he didn’t keep his promise. The water forms a pond. Now the pond is called Sendang Sani, which comes from the word Sendang = Spring, Sani = Sisini (former) as a result of the incident of Sunan Kalijaga who discouraged him from taking ablution because he was already Ki Rangga.

why Ki Rangga was embarrassed to walk together with Sunan Kalijaga?

• Because Ki Rangga don't like Sunan Kalijaga

• Because Ki Rangga fell tired

• because Sunan Kalijaga didn’t look tired while Ki Rangga was very tired and thirsty.

• Because Ki Rangga like Sunan Kalijaga

A long time ago, there lived on the island of Bali a giant-like creature named Kbo Iwo. The people of Bali used to say that Kbo Iwo was everything, a destroyer as well as a creator. He was satisfied with the meal, but this meant for the Balinese people enough food for a thousand men.

Difficulties arose when for the first time the barns were almost empty and the new harvest was still a long way off. This made Kbo Iwo wild with great anger. In his hunger, he destroyed all the houses and even all the temples. It made the Balinese turn to rage.

So, they came together to plan steps to oppose this powerful giant by using his stupidity. They asked Kbo Iwo to build them a very deep well, and rebuild all the houses and temples he had destroyed. After they fed Kbo Iwo, he began to dig a deep hole.

One day he had eaten too much, he fell asleep in the hole. The oldest man in the village gave a sign, and the villagers began to throw the limestone they had collected before into the hole. The limestone made the water inside the hole boiling . Kbo Iwo was buried alive. Then the water in the well rose higher and higher until at last it overflowed and formed Lake Batur. The mound of earth dug from the well by Kbo Iwo is known as Mount Batur.

Which the following fact is true about Kbo Iwo?

• Kebo Iwo ate a little amount of meat

• Kebo Iwo is a destroyer that cannot make anything

• Kebo Iwo was angry because his food was stolen by Balinese people

• . Kebo Iwo destroyed all the house but not the temple

• Kebo eat food was equal for food of thousand people