Republic of the Philippines

Department of Education
Region 02(Cagayan Valley)
SCHOOLS DIVISION OFFICE OF ISABELA
Alibagu, City of Ilagan, Isabela 3300

21st CENTURY LITERATURE OF THE PHILIPPINES AND THE WORLD

FINAL EXAMINATION
2nd Semester - SY 2018=2019
Grade 11
Please read all questions carefully and make sure you understand the facts before you begin answering. Write
your answers on the answer sheet legibly and no erasures.

I. Multiple Choice: Choose the letter of the correct answer. Write your answers on the answer sheet provided.
1. Which of the following refers to the creative, imaginative and enduring expression of significant human experience in
words well chosen and arranged?
A.Literature B. Experience C. Culture D. Emotion
2. He’s popularly known by his pen name Rio Alma and a Filipino artist known for his poetry and literary criticism. He
was proclaimed National Artist for Literature in 2003.
A. Virgilio S. Almario B. Alejandro R. Roces C. Bienvenido S. Lumbera D. Carlos P. Romulo
3. He was a Filipino literary writer. He was born on July 13, 1924.He was a playwright, an essayist, and a short story
writer. He was also a columnist at the Philippine Star, the Manila Times, and the Manila Chronicle.
A. Virgilio S. Almario B. Alejandro R. Roces C. Bienvenido S. Lumbera D. Carlos P. Romulo
4. He received numerous awards for his work. The most notable ones were the Special Prize from the Palanca Awards
for his poetry collection Sunog sa Lipa at Iba Pang Tula in 1975, the Ramon Magsaysay Award for Journalism,
Literature, and Creative Communication Arts in 1993, and the Philippine Centennial Literary Prize for Drama in 1998.
A. Virgilio S. Almario B. Alejandro R. Roces C. Bienvenido S. Lumbera D. Carlos P. Romulo
5As any forms of art, literature should entertain. It should tickle the funny bones of readers or otherwise instigate tears to
fall. Literature should be for pleasure and enjoyment. As termed by Horace, a Roman lyric poet, this is the ________ of
literature.
A. Utile B. Amore C. Dulce D. Impresso
“You shall not kill, neither shall you 6. Ancient Filipinos have their own system of government and laws. The statement
steal, neither shall you do harm to the inside the box is an excerpt from the oldest existing code of the Philippines. What is
to the aged, lest you incur the danger the code called?
of death. All those who infringe this A. Kalantiao Code
order shall be condemned to death by B. Sumarang Code
being drowned into the river, or in C. Maragtas Code
boiling water.” D. Code of Hammurabi
7. Early Filipinos had a system of writing. The most historically popular of which is
an alphabet which was once widely used and is commonly called alibata but is better termed as _______.
A. Sipol B. Orik C. Baybayin D. Lilok
8. Which of the following epic tells about the hero Lam-ang, his quest for the heart of Ines Kannoyan and his exploits with
his pets－a white rooster and a dog?
A. Ibalon B. Lam-ang C. Maragt D. Hudhud
9. The epic Alim narrates the marriage of Bugan and Wigan, who were brothers and sisters. Their marriage caused war
and death of people on Earth as a curse of their Bathala Makanungan. The epic originated in what place?
A. Ifugao B. Bicol C. Sulod D. Tagalog
10. This is one of the epics of the Moslems and is considered as the oldest and the longest Filipino epic consisting of 25
chapters. This epic incorporates Indarapatra at Sulayman (Maguindanao), Bantugan (Maranao) and Bidasari (borrrowed
from Malaysia). What epic is this?
A. Darangan B. Tuwaang C. Lagda D. Hari sa Bukid
11. Which of the following KARUNUNGANG BAYAN are pieces of wisdom based from the experiences of the old aiming
to give advices on good manners and right conduct of youngsters? E.g. Habang maliit ang kumo, matuto kang
mamaluktot, Pagkahaba-haba man ng prusisyon sa simbahan din ang tuloy.
A. Salawikain B. Sawikain C. Kawikaan D. Kasabihan
“Dagang maliit, dagang maliit, 12. The Karunungang Bayan stated inside the box is an example of _________.
Ayto ang ngipin kong sira na’t A. Sawikain
pangit, B. Bugtong
Sana ay bigyan mo ng C. Bulong
kapalit. D. Palaisipan
Huwag magagalit kaibigan, 13 The founding of this awarding body opened better importunities for writers to be
Aming pinuputol lamang ang recognized.What literary contest is founded under the Republic?
sa ami’y napag-utusan.” A. Nobel Prize B. Palanca Awards C. Pulitzer Prize D. Cannes Awards
14. According to historians, the Spaniards had chief reasons for colonizing the Philippines
and other states. It can be simply put as the 3G’s. It stands for ____.
A. God, Gold, Government B. Gem, Gold, Gesture C. God, Glory, Green D. God, Gold, Glory
15. During Spanish Regime, Filipinos were starting to learn for themselves a new language which are also become the
basis of social status. Few were given the opportunity to become Latinized. These were Filipinos who can communicate
one of the Latin languages.
A. Hispanos B. Ladinos C. Peninsulares D. Insulares
16. When the printing press was introduced by the Dominicans, the first book was ever published in the Philippines.
What do you call to this book of prayers and Christian doctrines?
A. Doctrina Cristiana B. Ninay C. Verdadero Decalogo D. Filipino Catalogo

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17. This is a religious drama presented in May which shows devotion to the holy cross. The story revolves around the
search of St. Helena for the cross on which Christ died.
A. Zarsuela B. Carillo C. Cenakulo D. Tibag
18. Tagalog literature reach its highest peak at the beginning of the nineteenth century when Francisco Baltazar
published his work Pinagdaanang Buhay ni Florante at Laura sa Cahariang Albanya. Francisco Baltazar is popularly
known on what pseudonym?
A. Kiko B. Balagtas C. Bart D. Isko
19. Even before his death, Rizal affirmed his place in literary history by succinctly and expertly putting into words his
acceptance of death in the land he so love in his last poem. What was the original title of the poem “My Last Farewell.”?
A. Mi Ultimo Adios B. Mi Amore Adios C. Adios Patria Adorada D. Salve Patria Adios
20. To fulfill their goal in educating the Filipinos, the soldiers and their wives served as the first teachers in school
system. In 1901, six hundred American teachers were exported to the land. They were called such because they rode
USS Thomas. What do you call to the first American teachers in the Philippines?
A. Thomasians B. Thomasites C. Thomasino D. Thomasines

COMPREHENSION:
A. MULTIPLE CHOICE: Encircle the letter of the correct answer.
An excerpt from Why Women Wash the Dishes by Filomena N. Colendrino
In the town of Santa Rosa there once lived a couple named Hugo and Imelda. Every mealtime they quarreled
over the chore of washing the dishes. Imelda would scold Hugo if he refused to wash the dishes. Sometimes she
would become angry and call him names, and if he talked back she would get coconut midrib broom and chase
him with it. He would run to the house of his compadre and hide there till his wife’s anger had passed. The
neighbors familiarly called Imelda, Ka Maldang and Hugo, Ka Ugong. One day just as they were finishing their
lunch, Ka Ugong announced: “I’m not going to wash the dishes anymore.” He threw out his chest and lifted his
chin. “Who says so?” asked Ka Maldang, holding up her chin, higher than his. “I say so; I worked so hard in the
field this morning. I’m not going to wash any dish.” Ka Maldang stood up and with her arms akimbo, she glared
down at Ka Ugong across the table. She was at Ka Ugong across the table. She was a Big woman. Her arms
were stout. Her voice was also big. “And who, Mister Hugo, is going to wash these dishes?” she asked. Ka
Ugong’s chest sank again. His chin also went down. He held on the edge of the table nervously. “You!” he said in
a much lower tone. “You are the woman. You should do all the housework.
21. What is the setting of the story?
A. every mealtime, in Sta. Rosa B. every morning, in Sta. Rosa C. every lunchtime, in Sta. Rosa D. everyday, in Sta.
Mesa
22. Which of the following is the appropriate characterization for the couple?
A. Ka Ugong is hardheaded while Ka Maldang is soft spoken. B. Ka Maldang is brave while Ka Ugong is much braver.
C. Ka Ugong has a weaker personality than his strong wife. D. Ka Maldang is a small woman while Ka Ugong is
very tall.
23. Based on the situation above, what are they arguing for?
A. They are arguing whether who will do the laundry chores. B. They are arguing on who will cook their meal
everyday.
C. They are arguing on who will clean the house. D. They are arguing on who will wash the
dishes.
24. Ka Maldang’s arms were stout and she is a big woman. Contextually, what do you mean by the underlined word?
A. long B. short C. huge D. muscular
25. Based on the story, why do you think women wash the dishes?
A. Men were always lazy and they are doing other chores. B. Ka Ugong won in the bet because Ka Maldang
talked first.
C. Women are industrious enough to wash the dishes. D. Ka Ugong met an accident so he cannot do
household chores.
26. Who were the two characters being bound by the superstitious belief about mirrors on a May Day Eve?
A. Voltaire and Elena B. Badoy and Agueda C. Alfredo and Esperanza D. Badoy and
Anastacia
27.What will happen if someone sees herself (female) in a mirror during a May Day Eve according to the superstition?
A. She will see the face of her future husband. B. Her dreams will come true.
C. He will see the face of his future wife. D. She can be the most beautiful woman ever.
28. As analyzed on the selection, who was the devil in Agueda’s life?
A. Voltaire B. Anastacia C. Badoy D. Alfonso
29. Based on the story, how many generations do the story have?

An Excerpt from May Day Eve by Nick Joaquin

As Don Badoy Montiya comes home to his old home at Intramuros, Manila late at night he finds his grandson
chanting an old spell in front of a mirror, memories of his youth came back. He recalled how he fell in love with
Agueda, a young woman who resisted his advances. Agueda learned that she would be able to know her future
husband by reciting an incantation in front of a mirror. As she recited the words: “Mirror, mirror, show to me him
whose woman I will be,” Agueda saw Badoy. Badoy and Agueda got married. However, Don Badoy learned from
his grandson that he was described by Doña Agueda (through their daughter) as a "devil". In return, Don Badoy told
his grandson that every time he looks at the mirror, he only sees a "witch" (Agueda). Don Badoy ponders on love
that had dissipated. The truth was revealed, Badoy and Agueda had a “bitter marriage”, which began in the past,
during one evening in the month of May in 1847. The tragedy of the story is Badoy’s heart forgot how he loved
Agueda in the past. They were not able to mend their broken marriage because their love was a “raging passion
and nothing more.”
A. two B. three C. four D. five
30. Do you think Badoy and Agueda really love each other? Why?
A. Yes, because in the end Badoy realized and regretted that they could love each other more if he didn’t
become a devil/witch in their lives.

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 B. Yes, because they are really destined for each other and that is the greatest magic of all.
C. No, because they only believed in superstitious belief which is not really true.
D. No, because they are only physically attracted and they are not that close before getting married.

Karunungang Bayan: Palaisipan

31. May isang lalaking nakatira sa 15th floor ng isang building. Sa umaga ay wala siyang problema sa elevator
papuntang trabaho ngunit pag-uwi niya sa gabi, sa 6th floor siya napipilitang bumaba at mula doon ay aakayatin niya
yung hagdanan papuntang 15th floor. Madalas ganito yung ginagawa niya maliban na lang kung may kasabay siya o
umuulan. Anong hiwaga kaya mayroon sa kanya?
A. Matangkad siya B. Pandak siya. C. Magnanakaw siya. D. Bulag siya.
32. Nagkita sa Mall of Asia si Josh at ang dating classmate sa Mapua. "Oy, ang tagal nating di nagkita, magmula pa
nung graduation natin sa college," bati ni Josh sa dating classmate. "Oo nga noh! Nag-asawa na ako pag-graduate natin.
Sana nakilala mo siya kung sumama ngayon. Pero nagpaiwan siya at nagluluto ng dinner sa bahay. Heto, kasama ko
ang anak namin," sagot ng barkada ni Josh."Anong name mo?" tanong ni Josh sa batang babae. "Pareho po kami ng
name ng Mommy ko," sagot ng bata. "Anong age mo na, Lyn?" tanong ni Josh. "Ha, bakit po ninyo alam ang name ko?"
tanong naman ng bata. Paano nalaman ni Josh na Lyn ang name ng bata?
A. Pareho siya ng name ng mommy niya. C. Si Lyn ang barkada/ classmate niya.
B. Magaling manghula si Josh. D. Itinanong ni Josh sa bata ang name niya.
33. May pera si Juan. Pumasok sya sa 3 sabungan. May entrance fee na P20 sa unang sabungan, tumaya sya (manalo
o matalo dudoble ang pera nya), paglabas may exit fee na P20. Ganun ang ginawa nya sa dalawa pang sabungan.
Ngayon paglabas nya sa ikatlong sabungan wala na syang pera. Magkano ang pera ni Juan?
A. Wala B. 20 C. 52.50 D. 50.25
34. Si Joanne ay isa sa limang magkakapatid. Ang mga pangalan nila, umpisa sa panganay, ay si April, May, June, July,
at _______. Ano ang pangalan ng bunso sa magkakapatid?
A. August B. September C. January D. Joanne
35. May lubid na 9 metro ang haba. Puputulin mo ang lubid ng paisa-isang piraso, isang metro ang bawat haba. Ilang
putol ang gagawin mo upang makakuha ng 9 piraso?
A. 7 B. 8 C. 9 D. 6
B. MATCHING TYPE: Choose what is being asked for.Write your answer on the space provided.
Karunungang Bayan: Bugtong
Isulat ang letra ng napiling sagot sa patlang. Pamimilian
_____36. Bulaklak muna ang dapat gawin, bago mo A. Bote
ito kainin.
_____37. Ayan na ayan na hindi mo pa makita. B. Pluma
_____38. Nagbibigay na, sinasakal pa. C. Saging
_____39. Lumuluha walang mata, lumalakad walang D. Salamin
paa.
_____40. Anong mabuting retrato ang kuhang-kuha E. Hangin
sa mukha mo.

B. WRITING. In no less than five sentences, explain the literary quotation spoken by famous personalities. Choose from
one of the topics listed below
41-50
A. Choose a job you love and you will never have to work a day in your life. –Confucius
B. To a great mind, nothing is little. . –Sherlock Holmes
C. Sometimes you will never knew the value of a moment until it becomes a memory. –Dr. Seuss
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Good luck and have a nice vacation!!!

Prepared by: Noted by:

ADELINE L. PASCUAL CARMEN G. OMNES

Teacher Head Teacher III

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