EXERCISE NARRATIVE TEXT

 

I.                    Choose the right answer  a, b ,c or d

In a small fishing village on the coast of West Sumatra, there lived a handsome young man named Malin Kundang. Malin Kundang was a spirited and ambitious individual. He dreamed of becoming wealthy and famous in the world.

 One day, Malin Kundang decided to leave his village and seek his fortune in the big city. His mother, who was deeply saddened by her son's departure, advised Malin Kundang not to forget his roots and always remember his village and family.

 With strong determination, Malin Kundang left his fishing village behind. He worked hard and eventually became a wealthy merchant in the city. However, his success made him forget the promise he made to his mother.

 Several years later, Malin Kundang decided to return to his village with his luxurious ship. However, on the way, his ship was hit by a fierce storm. Malin Kundang tried hard to save his ship, but his efforts were in vain. Eventually, Malin Kundang was stranded on the beach and turned into stone by the anger of his suffering mother in the village.

 1. Where did Malin Kundang come from?

a) A big city

b) A small fishing village by the coast

c) A mountain

d) A forest

 2. What prompted Malin Kundang to leave his village?

a) He wanted to become a famous fisherman.

b) He wanted to search for treasure.

c) He wanted to seek his fortune in a big city.

d) He wanted to find new friends.

 3. What caused Malin Kundang to be turned into stone?

a) He fell in love with a stone.

b) He was cursed by his mother for his arrogance.

c) He wanted to become a stone.

d) He got lost on the beach.

 

4. What did Malin Kundang forget due to his success?

a) His family and roots

b) His dreams

c) His friends

d) His hometown

 5. What happened to Malin Kundang when he sailed back to his village?

a) He found a treasure.

b) He met his mother.

c) He and his ship were hit by a fierce storm.

d) He met his old friends.

  

II.                  Choose the right answer  a, b ,c or d

Once upon a time, there lived an ant and a grasshopper in a beautiful garden. The ant was diligent and hardworking, always collecting food and preparing for the winter. However, the grasshopper spent his days singing and dancing, without a care in the world.

 As the days grew shorter and colder, the ant continued to work tirelessly, storing food in his anthill. Meanwhile, the grasshopper continued to enjoy himself, believing that the good times would never end.

 When winter arrived, the garden was covered in snow, and food became scarce. The ant stayed warm and well-fed in his cozy anthill, while the grasshopper shivered and starved in the cold.

 1. Who are the main characters in the story?

a) The ant and the bee                                                  c) The ant and the grasshopper

b) The grasshopper and the butterfly                         d) The spider and the fly

 2. What does the ant do during the summer?

a) He sings and dances.                                                  c) He sleeps all day.

b) He gathers food and prepares for winter.               d) He plays with the grasshopper.

 3. What does the grasshopper do while the ant is working?

a) He helps the ant gather food.                                     c) He builds his own anthill.

b) He sings and dances.                                                    d) He sleeps in the sun.

 4. What season does the grasshopper start to suffer?

a) Spring                    b) Summer                             c) Autumn                         d) Winter

 5. How does the grasshopper feel during the winter?

a) Warm and well-fed                                                       c) Happy and content

b) Cold and hungry                                                            d) Singing and dancing

 

III.                ESSAY

Read the text above and answer these questions !

 6. What is the title of narrative text above ?

7. How many characters in the story ?

8. What is the purpose of the text ?

9. What is the moral value of the story ?

10. Which paragraph including to Complication ?