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Read then answer the following questions.

The legend of Mahsuri

Mahsuri was a young woman who lived in an island called Langkawi in the 14

th

century.he was a !eautiful woman admired !y many in her village. he married a warrior called

"an #arus. "hile "an #arus was away at war$ Mahsuri met a man called #eraman. They

were only friends !ut the chief villager%s wife who was envious of Mahsuri%s !eauty and

fame$ saw an o&&ortunity to get rid of her. he s&read rumour that Mahsuri was !eing

unfaithful to her hus!and. Mahsuri tried to &rove her innocence !ut failed as n one wanted

to !elieve her. he was tied to a tree and sta!!ed to death with keris. "hite !lood flowed

from her !ody to &rove that she was innocent. he cursed the island for seven generations

of !ad luck for causing her death.

"here did Mahsuri live'

"hom did Mahsuri marry'

"ho is #eraman'

"hy the village chief%s wife envious of Mahsuri'

"hat ha&&ened to Mahsuri'