12 Questions
What did Aponitolau and Aponibolinayen plant in the field?
Sugarcane
Why did Aponitolau and Aponibolinayen decide to plant something sweet in the field?
Because they were feeling hungry for something sweet to chew
How did Aponibolinayen water the cuttings in the field?
With a bamboo tube filled with water from the spring
What magical power did Aponitolau use to make the sugarcane grow fast?
Using his breath to infuse life into the plants
After how many days did Aponitolau find the sugarcane stalks tall and ready to chew?
5 days
What was Aponibolinayen's reaction when she learned about the fast growth of their sugarcane?
She was amazed and proud
Why did Gaygayoma ask her father, Bagbagak, to send the stars down to the earth?
To break a stalk of sugarcane and collect golden beans
What was the significance of the golden stems of the beans that the stars brought to Gaygayoma?
They symbolized wealth and luxury
Why did Aponitolau decide to stay in the field till nightfall?
To confront the beautiful girl who ate his sugarcane
What did Aponitolau notice that made him suspect a beautiful girl had visited his fields?
A piece of gold on the ground
What did Aponitolau think might happen if he didn't frighten the companions of the beautiful girl?
They might harm him
What was the main reason behind Gaygayoma's desire to chew the sugarcane?
She was intrigued by the tall sugarcane growing below her home in the sky
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