1.      What was the name of the village and the primary occupation of its inhabitants?

• a.       Sungai Raya, where they were traders.

• b.      Padang Jaya, where they were fishermen.

• c.       Pulau Indah, where they were hunters.

• d.      Padang Batung, where they were farmers.

2.      The villagers' immediate reaction to the stolen offerings was to find and punish the thief. What does this reaction reveal about their values and their perception of the "Manyanggar Banua" ceremony?

• a.       They prioritized individual accountability over community harmony.

• b.      They viewed the ceremony as a sacred ritual whose integrity must be fiercely protected.

• c.       They were primarily concerned with the monetary value of the stolen food.

• d.      They lacked trust within their own community, suspecting one of their own.

4. 3. Based on their actions, what can be inferred about the general character of the villagers of Padang Batung?

• a.       They are fearful and easily give up when faced with challenges.

• b.      They are primarily selfish, only concerned with their own well-being.

• c.       They are grateful, resourceful, and possess a strong sense of community.

• d. They are superstitious and rely solely on magical solutions.

4.      What is the resolution of the conflict in the story?

• a.       The thief is caught and punished.

• b.      The Datu spirit apologizes for stealing the food.

• c.       The villagers close the cave, ensuring their offerings are safe, and the ceremony proceeds well.

• d.      The villagers move to a new village.

5.      "The villagers were farmers. They were very grateful to have such a fertile land. They all lived prosperously."

What is the predominant verb tense used in these sentences and throughout the story?

• a.       Present Tense

• b.      Future Tense

• c.       Past Tense

• d.      Present Perfect Tense

6.      Who did the old woman reveal to be the inhabitant of the cave?

• a.       A mischievous child

• b.      A hungry wild animal

• c.       A spirit named Datu

• d.      A reclusive hermit

7.      The phrase "ONCE upon a time" is an example of what common language feature found in folktales?

• a.       Adverb of time

• b.      Figurative language

• c.      Conjunction

• d.      Dialogue

8.      Where did the trail of rice lead the villagers?

• a.       To the house of a suspicious villager.

• b.      To the middle of the village square.

• c.       To a large tree by the river.

• d.      To the front of a cave.

9.      What action did the villagers take after learning about the inhabitant of the cave?

• a. They bravely entered the cave to confront the spirit.

• b) They decided to move their ceremony to a different location.

• c) They closed the cave entrance with bamboos.

• d) They left more offerings to appease the spirit.

1.      What kind of natural disaster did the villagers experience that caused them to be grateful for their fertile land?

• a.       A big earthquake

• b.      A long drought

• c.       No natural disaster, they just had fertile land

• d.      A major flood