The Tale of Toba and Lake Toba

In a valley in Sumatra, a farmer named Toba catches a magical fish that transforms into a beautiful woman. She agrees to marry him under the condition that he never reveals her origins. They have a son, Samosir, who grows up mischievous. One day, Toba breaks the promise, leading to a flood that creates Lake Toba and transforms Samosir into an island.

What was Toba's main reason for going fishing?

• He was bored with farming.

• He wanted to catch a rare fish.

• He was hungry due to poor harvests.

• He wanted to relax.

What did Toba find when he returned home after collecting firewood?

• The fish was cooked.

• The fish was still in the basin.

• The fish had turned into a woman.

• The fish had disappeared.

What condition did the woman set for marrying Toba?

• He must never leave the village.

• He must never mention her origins as a fish.

• He must always provide for her.

• He must never go fishing again.

What was the name of Toba's son?

• Samosir

• Sumatra

• Samar

• Tobias

How did Toba feel about his son's behavior?

• He was amused.

• He was frustrated.

• He was indifferent.

• He was proud.

What did Samosir do with the food meant for Toba?

• He ate it himself.

• He delivered it promptly.

• He shared it with his friends.

• He lost it on the way.

What did Toba call Samosir in anger?

• A spoiled brat

• A lazy boy

• A naughty child

• A little fish

What did Toba's wife instruct Samosir to do after Toba broke his promise?

• Run to the river

• Stay with her

• Hide in the house

• Run up the hill

What natural event occurred after Toba broke his promise?

• An earthquake

• A drought

• A flood

• A storm

What geographical feature was created as a result of the flood?

• A lake

• A desert

• A mountain

• A river