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6. How did the story tellers and audience know how long the session will be and when to pay?
He had a clock on the floor.
He made estimates based on the setting sun.
A joss stick provided a method of time keeping.
7. Why was the river bank a popular spot for squatters?
There was an abundance of unwanted materials due to heavy commercial traffic.
It was cooling near the river.
The rich along the river gave charity to them.
8. What was the purpose of tongkang?
To load and unload cargo from ships that were too big to enter the river.
To ferry the traders to and from the ships.
To add colour to the river scene.
9. What were the two main political parties during this time?
(Can tick   more than one option)
Socialist Democratic Party
People's Choice Party
People's Action Party
The Hammer Party
Barisan Sosialis
10. Why were public rallies the main method used by political parties?
They liked the sound of their own voices over a large area.
They were too poor to afford radio or TV air time.
Not everyone had access to television or radio.