Understanding Financial Concepts and Friendship

At a bustling book fair, friends explore various books and comics. Rian finds a discounted robot watch but lacks enough money. He considers borrowing with interest, but friends remind him of the concept of riba, which is prohibited. They resolve the issue by lending money without interest, highlighting the importance of ethical borrowing and friendship.

What was the main attraction for the friends at the book fair?

• The presence of a famous author

• The large number of books

• The live music performance

• The variety of snacks available

Why did Rian not have enough money to buy the robot watch?

• He spent some money on snacks

• The watch was more expensive than expected

• He forgot his wallet at home

• He lost some money on the way

What did Rian offer Syira in return for lending him money?

• A share of his snacks

• A future favor

• An extra Rp10,000 upon repayment

• A promise to buy her a gift

What is the term used to describe the additional repayment Rian offered?

• Interest

• Riba

• Commission

• Bonus

Why is the concept of riba considered problematic?

• It leads to financial instability

• It is difficult to calculate

• It is not recognized by banks

• It is seen as unfair and exploitative

How did Syira decide to help Rian with his financial issue?

• By lending him money with interest

• By giving him the money as a gift

• By lending him money without interest

• By refusing to lend him money

What lesson about friendship is highlighted in the story?

• Friends should avoid discussing money

• Friends should support each other ethically

• Friends should always lend money with interest

• Friends should always compete with each other

What happened to Rian's robot watch at the end?

• Others had similar watches

• It was stolen

• He gave it to a friend

• He lost it

What did Rian notice about Oski and Pengkit?

• They were wearing similar watches

• They were leaving the fair

• They were not interested in the watch

• They had bought the same snacks

What is the main theme of the story?

• The importance of financial literacy

• The excitement of a book fair

• The value of trendy gadgets

• The significance of friendship and ethics