The Wedding Dance by Amador T. Daguio

1. Why does Awiyao take another wife?

• He no longer loves Lumnay

• He needs a wife who can bear him children

• He wants to rebel against tradition

• He was forced by his family

Answer explanation

Awiyao is not leaving Lumnay because he doesn’t love her, but because their culture expects him to have children, and Lumnay is unable to conceive.

2) What does Lumnay do with the beads Awiyao gives her?

• a) Throws them into the fire

• b) Keeps them as a memory of their love

• c) Sells them for money

• d) Gives them to Awiyao’s new wife

Answer explanation

The beads symbolize Lumnay’s deep connection to Awiyao and the love she still has for him, despite their forced separation.

3) The main theme of The Wedding Dance is:

• a) The importance of wealth

• b) The conflict between personal happiness and cultural traditions

• c) The joy of marriage

• d) The power of forgiveness

Answer explanation

The story highlights the struggle between love and societal expectations, as Awiyao and Lumnay must part ways due to tribal customs.

4) What symbolizes Lumnay’s deep sorrow and longing?

• a) The rice fields
  

• b) The beads
  

• c) The fire
  

• d) The mountain

Answer explanation

The beads represent Lumnay’s past with Awiyao, her sorrow, and her emotional suffering.

5) What is Awiyao’s emotional state as he leaves Lumnay?

• a) Indifferent
  

• b) Angry
  

• c) Heartbroken
  

• d) Excited

Answer explanation

Though Awiyao follows tradition, he is not happy about leaving Lumnay and still cares deeply for her.

6. ____ Awiyao is happy with his decision to remarry.

• TRUE

• FALSE

Answer explanation

Awiyao is sad about leaving Lumnay, even though he tries to justify it.

7. ____ The story takes place in a modern city setting.

• TRUE

• FALSE

Answer explanation

The story is set in a tribal community.

8. ____ Lumnay and Awiyao still love each other despite their separation.

• TRUE

• FALSE

Answer explanation

They love each other but are forced apart by tradition.

9. ____ Lumnay joins the wedding celebration in the end.

• TRUE

• FALSE

Answer explanation

Lumnay refuses to attend the celebration.

10. ____ The story highlights the tension between love and cultural expectations.

• TRUE

• FALSE

Answer explanation

The story highlights cultural obligations versus personal desires.