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The Legend of the Holy Stone

A Long time ago, up on the Kamboi Rama Mountain, there were two villages, Kamboi Rama and Aroempu. Kamboi Rama was a residence for Kamboi people, and Aroempu was a sago plantation owned by God Iriwonawani, who also owned a tifa. Whenever the tifa is played, the Kamboi people would gather. Every day, the Kamboi women would go to Aroempu to cut sago for their meals. As time passed by, the sago trees were becoming scarcer. God Iriwonawani got really angry, “Get out of here! Don’t just cut but sow and plant!” Because they were scared, the Kamboi people moved to the coastal area and named themselves Randuayaivi. However, upon the mountain, there still lived a couple of husband and wife, Irimiami and Isoray.

What is the name of the two villages mentioned in the legend?

• Kamboi Rama and Aroempu

• Randuayaivi and Kamboi Rama

• Aroempu and Randuayaivi

• Irimiami and Isoray

• Kamboi Rama and Irimiami

The Legend of the Holy Stone

A Long time ago, up on the Kamboi Rama Mountain, there were two villages, Kamboi Rama and Aroempu. Kamboi Rama was a residence for Kamboi people, and Aroempu was a sago plantation owned by God Iriwonawani, who also owned a tifa. Whenever the tifa is played, the Kamboi people would gather. Every day, the Kamboi women would go to Aroempu to cut sago for their meals. As time passed by, the sago trees were becoming scarcer. God Iriwonawani got really angry, “Get out of here! Don’t just cut but sow and plant!” Because they were scared, the Kamboi people moved to the coastal area and named themselves Randuayaivi. However, upon the mountain, there still lived a couple of husband and wife, Irimiami and Isoray.

Why did God Iriwonawani get angry with the Kamboi people?

• They were cutting down too many sago trees.

• They were not playing the tifa correctly.

• They were not planting enough sago trees.

• • They were not respecting the mountain.

• They were not paying rent for the sago plantation.

The Legend of the Holy Stone

A Long time ago, up on the Kamboi Rama Mountain, there were two villages, Kamboi Rama and Aroempu. Kamboi Rama was a residence for Kamboi people, and Aroempu was a sago plantation owned by God Iriwonawani, who also owned a tifa. Whenever the tifa is played, the Kamboi people would gather. Every day, the Kamboi women would go to Aroempu to cut sago for their meals. As time passed by, the sago trees were becoming scarcer. God Iriwonawani got really angry, “Get out of here! Don’t just cut but sow and plant!” Because they were scared, the Kamboi people moved to the coastal area and named themselves Randuayaivi. However, upon the mountain, there still lived a couple of husband and wife, Irimiami and Isoray.

What happened to the Kamboi people after God Iriwonawani got angry?

• They moved to a different mountain.

• They stopped cutting down sago trees.

• They moved to the coastal area.

• They asked for forgiveness from God Iriwonawani.

• They started planting more sago trees.

The Legend of the Holy Stone

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One day, on their way home after a hunt in the jungle, being tired, Irimiami and Isoray decided to rest. Irimiami sat on the ground leaning on a tree. Meanwhile, Isoray was still finding a place to sit. She saw a large stone and thought that it would be comfortable to sit on. As she sat, all of a sudden, Isoray shouted and jumped off the stone. “Ouch! The stone is so hot that I almost got burned!” Isoray cried. “What is it, dear?” Irimiami who almost fell asleep immediately stood up, startled by his wife’s screams. “I don’t know what happened either, but this stone feels really hot.” answered Isoray in panic.

1. What happened when Isoray sat on the stone?

• 1. She found a treasure.

• She felt very cold.

• .She saw a snake.

• She fell asleep.

• She got burned.

The Legend of the Holy Stone

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One day, on their way home after a hunt in the jungle, being tired, Irimiami and Isoray decided to rest. Irimiami sat on the ground leaning on a tree. Meanwhile, Isoray was still finding a place to sit. She saw a large stone and thought that it would be comfortable to sit on. As she sat, all of a sudden, Isoray shouted and jumped off the stone. “Ouch! The stone is so hot that I almost got burned!” Isoray cried. “What is it, dear?” Irimiami who almost fell asleep immediately stood up, startled by his wife’s screams. “I don’t know what happened either, but this stone feels really hot.” answered Isoray in panic.

1. Why did Irimiami stand up?

• 1. He was hungry.

• He heard a noise.

• He was tired.

• He wanted to help Isoray.

• He saw a beautiful flower.

The Legend of the Holy Stone

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One day, on their way home after a hunt in the jungle, being tired, Irimiami and Isoray decided to rest. Irimiami sat on the ground leaning on a tree. Meanwhile, Isoray was still finding a place to sit. She saw a large stone and thought that it would be comfortable to sit on. As she sat, all of a sudden, Isoray shouted and jumped off the stone. “Ouch! The stone is so hot that I almost got burned!” Isoray cried. “What is it, dear?” Irimiami who almost fell asleep immediately stood up, startled by his wife’s screams. “I don’t know what happened either, but this stone feels really hot.” answered Isoray in panic.

1. How did Isoray feel when she sat on the stone?

• 1. Happy

• 1. Scared

• 1. Sad

• Excited

• Sleepy

The Legend of N’daung Snake

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Once upon a time, on the slopes of a mountain in Jambi province, there lived a poor mother and her three daughters. For their living the mother and the youngest daughter had to work hard all day long, while the first and second daughters were lazy and did nothing.

One day, mother got such a severe pain that she could not move from bed. Then, the daughters called a shaman. “Sir, please help us heal our mother,” said the daughters. The shaman said, “Based on my insight, your mom must be treated by a special flower that grows at the top of the mountain. Then, it must be boiled in a magical pot kept in a dark deep cave guarded by a large mighty serpent named N’daung.” “But, according to the tale, no one could ever go back home save as the snake would swallow them whole,” warned the Shaman. Hearing that, no one dared to go, except for the youngest daughter.

1. What is the relationship between the mother and her daughters?

• The mother is the one who is sick.

• The mother is the youngest of the three daughters.

• 1. The mother is the eldest of the three daughters.

• 1. The mother is the only one who works hard.

• The mother is the one who is lazy.

The Legend of N’daung Snake

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Once upon a time, on the slopes of a mountain in Jambi province, there lived a poor mother and her three daughters. For their living the mother and the youngest daughter had to work hard all day long, while the first and second daughters were lazy and did nothing.

One day, mother got such a severe pain that she could not move from bed. Then, the daughters called a shaman. “Sir, please help us heal our mother,” said the daughters. The shaman said, “Based on my insight, your mom must be treated by a special flower that grows at the top of the mountain. Then, it must be boiled in a magical pot kept in a dark deep cave guarded by a large mighty serpent named N’daung.” “But, according to the tale, no one could ever go back home save as the snake would swallow them whole,” warned the Shaman. Hearing that, no one dared to go, except for the youngest daughter.

What is the condition for the mother to get well?

• 1. She needs to be treated by a shaman.

• She needs to rest in bed.

• 1. She needs to drink a potion made from a special flower.

• 1. She needs to eat a lot of food.

• She needs to go to the mountain.

The Legend of N’daung Snake

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Once upon a time, on the slopes of a mountain in Jambi province, there lived a poor mother and her three daughters. For their living the mother and the youngest daughter had to work hard all day long, while the first and second daughters were lazy and did nothing.

One day, mother got such a severe pain that she could not move from bed. Then, the daughters called a shaman. “Sir, please help us heal our mother,” said the daughters. The shaman said, “Based on my insight, your mom must be treated by a special flower that grows at the top of the mountain. Then, it must be boiled in a magical pot kept in a dark deep cave guarded by a large mighty serpent named N’daung.” “But, according to the tale, no one could ever go back home save as the snake would swallow them whole,” warned the Shaman. Hearing that, no one dared to go, except for the youngest daughter.

  Who is the brave one among the daughters?

• 1. The eldest daughter.

• The second daughter.

• The shaman.

• 1. The snake.

• The youngest daughter.

The Legend of N’daung Snake

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“I will go to the top of the mountain to get them from the snake,” said the youngest daughter bravely. “Oh, we all will pray for you, sister,” uttered the first and the second daughters in relief. “You really have a pure soul. Go and get them, girl. But, you have to be really careful. I will take care of your mother here,” said the shaman. Without waiting any longer, the youngest daughter went to the mountain. After three days of walking, she finally reached the mountain peak. “Ah, that’s the flower. I have to go really quick,” said the youngest daughter. It was just in front of the cave door. When she grabbed it and was about to put it inside her bag, she heard a very loud snake hiss. Of course, she was scared to death.

What did the youngest daughter say she would do to get the flowers?

• • Climb a tree

• Climb the mountain

• Go to the market

• Swim in the river

• Ask her friends