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At last, Purbasari became a queen, accompanied by a young man in her

dreams. The young man who turned out had always been with him in the jungle in
the form of a monkey.

(Adapted from http://folklore-lover.blogspot.com/2001/05/lutung-kasarung.html)

 Comprehension Questions:

1. What is the main idea of the text above?
2. What is the moral of the story?

3. In your opinion, why did the King appoint Purbasari as the queen?

4. In your opinion, why did Lutung Kasarung turn himself to a monkey when he
met Purbasari?

5. What was your impression after reading the story of “The Legend of Lutung

Kasarung” ?

Vocabulary Practice

You recognized the words from the previous activities that were related to the story

of "The Legend of Lutung Kasarung."

What happens if the words are used in different contexts? Try to complete the
sentences below by using the words from the list reflecting the context.

daughter replace jungle confused defeat

retire curse palace transform fiancé

1. My neighbor’s _____________ was the first woman deputy leader, and she was a

great leader at that time.

2. The new designs will eventually _______________ all existing models.
3. They spent two months in the _____________, surviving on small animals and

fruit.

4. The _____________ was built in the fifteenth century and is famous for its painted

ceilings.
5. My _____________ and I are planning to be married in Hawaii because our families

live there.

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