a guest apporaches you at the front desk, he wants to have information on the shadow puppet theater.
Khmer Shadow Puppet Theater is a traditional form of storytelling in Cambodia. It is called “Sbek Thom” in the Khmer language. People use large, flat puppets made from cow leather. The puppets are cut into beautiful shapes and show people, animals, or gods. They are held on sticks and moved behind a white screen with a bright light.
The light makes the puppet shadows appear on the screen, and the audience watches the shadows. While the puppets move, people tell stories, sing, and play traditional music. Many stories come from the Reamker, the Khmer version of the Ramayana, an old and famous story from India.
This kind of theater is usually performed during special festivals, ceremonies, or important events. It is a way to share culture, history, and religion. Khmer Shadow Puppet Theater is very old and has been part of Cambodian culture for hundreds of years. It is a beautiful mix of art, music, and storytelling.
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Below are simple English definitions for each of the terms you provided:
- flat: A surface that is even and smooth, without bumps or curves.
- leather: A durable material made from animal skin that has been treated to be soft and strong.
- a stick: A thin, small piece of wood that usually comes from a tree.
- a screen: A flat surface, like on a TV or computer, where images or videos are shown.
- bright light: A strong, intense light that makes things look clear and well-lit.
- a shadow: A dark shape that appears on a surface when something blocks light.
- to appear: To become visible or come into sight.
- the audience: The group of people who are watching or listening to a performance or event.
- to perform: To put on a show, act, or carry out an activity for others to watch.
- an event: A planned public or social occasion, like a concert, party, or sports game.
- to share: To give some of what you have with others or to tell someone about something you know.
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Here are 10 multiple-choice questions based on the Khmer Shadow Puppet Theater text. Each question has 4 answer choices, and more than one answer may be correct.
1. What is the Khmer Shadow Puppet Theater called in the Khmer language?
A. Sbek Thom
B. Reamker
C. Angkor Wat
D. Sbek Touch
2. What material are the shadow puppets made from?
A. Wood
B. Plastic
C. Cow leather
D. Paper
3. What do the puppets usually show?
A. Cars and planes
B. People, animals, or gods
C. Buildings
D. Trees and flowers
4. What is used to hold and move the puppets?
A. Ropes
B. Wires
C. Sticks
D. Strings
5. What makes the puppet shadows appear on the screen?
A. The wind
B. A bright light
C. The moon
D. A flashlight
✅ Correct: B, D
6. What do people do during a puppet performance?
A. Sleep
B. Tell stories
C. Sing
D. Play traditional music
7. Where do many of the stories in the performances come from?
A. The Bible
B. The Reamker
C. The Ramayana
D. Cambodian newspapers
8. When is the Khmer Shadow Puppet Theater usually performed?
A. At special festivals
B. During lunch breaks
C. At ceremonies
D. At important events
9. What are the main parts of the Khmer Shadow Puppet Theater?
A. Art
B. Music
C. Sports
D. Storytelling
10. What does the puppet theater help to share?
A. Fashion
B. Culture
C. History
D. Religion
Sure! Here are 10 multiple-choice questions based on the Khmer Shadow Puppet Theater text. Each question has 4 answer choices, and more than one answer may be correct.
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✅ Correct: A
2.
✅ Correct: C
3.
✅ Correct: B
4.
✅ Correct: C
5.
✅ Correct: B, D
6.
✅ Correct: B, C, D
7.
✅ Correct: B, C
8.
✅ Correct: A, C, D
9.
✅ Correct: A, B, D
10.
✅ Correct: B, C, D
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Correct or incorrect?
- Khmer Shadow Puppet Theater is a modern art form.
- The puppets are made from cow leather.
- People use computers to move the puppets.
- The theater is called “Sbek Thom” in the Khmer language.
- The puppets are shown in the middle of the day in sunlight.
- A bright light makes shadows appear on a screen.
- The audience watches the shadows, not the puppets.
- The stories are usually about science and technology.
- This theater is part of Cambodian culture.
- The puppets are made from plastic and metal.
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Answer these statements:
- Are the puppets made of leather or wood?
They are ________________ - Is the puppet theater called „Sbek Thom“ or „Sbek Touch“?
It is ________________ - Do the puppets move behind a screen or in front of it?
They move ________________ - Is the light used to create shadows bright or dim?
It is used ________________ - Are the stories in the puppet theater from the Reamker or the Bible?
They are ________________ - Is the Khmer Shadow Puppet Theater performed during festivals or at work?
It is performed ________________ - Are the puppets made by hand or by machine?
They are ________________ - Do people tell stories, sing, and play music during the performance or just watch the puppets?
People ________________ - Is the puppet theater a recent tradition or hundreds of years old?
It is ________________ - Are the puppets used in Khmer Shadow Puppet Theater small or large?
The puppets are ________________
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