Comprehension Question

According to the text, how do you know that Hungbu was respected by the people of his village?

• He was way nicer than his brother

• He was kind and generous despite the fact that he didn't have great wealth

• He would let people use his farm for camping

What is the word that the author uses to describe how the snake was hunting the swallow?

• hunting

• preying

• praying

• catching

What did Nolbu proclaim after he heard the story of the gourds?

• "Only I should be rich!"

• "Only I should help swallows!"

• "Only I should be a merchant!"

• "Only I should enjoy such riches!"

What word from the text let's us know that Nolbu lost all his riches and became poor after he opened his gourds?

• bankrupt

• penniless

• pocketless

• gourdless

Part of the theme for this story can be described as maintaining good karma. What do you think karma means?

• Do good things to others, and good things will return to you.

• Do good things to small, flying creatures and you will be happy

• Do bad things to others and good things will return to you.

• Plant many seeds and someday you will get a magical gourd.

You've read the short version of Hunbu & Nolbu and listened to the longer (more detailed) version of Hungbu & Nolbu. What are THREE (3) things that you noticed that are different between both versions. For example: One difference is that in the longer version, Hungu has a family that gets kicked out of their parents house by Nolbu.

**Write in complete sentences**

Dr. Hazim ________ a few good medicines to Fitri.

• told

• explains

• prescribes

• gives

He surfs the internet to get ________ information.

• a bit

• a little

• many

• some

What is the main idea of the passage about the importance of reading?

• Reading enhances vocabulary and comprehension skills.

• Reading is a waste of time.

• Reading is only for entertainment.

• Reading is only beneficial for students.

Which word best describes the tone of the author in the passage about environmental conservation?

• Optimistic

• Pessimistic

• Indifferent

• Sarcastic