SUMMATIVE TEST FOR FIRST QUARTER

21st Century Literature from the Philippines and the World

Name: ______________________________________ Grade & Section: ____________ Score: ____________

I. MULTIPLE CHOICE
DIRECTIONS: Read each question carefully. Choose the correct answer. Encircle the letter of your answer.
STRICTLY NO ERASURES.

1. The first Filipino Alphabet which was replaced with Roman Script during the Spanish Regime in the
Philippines.
a. Alibaba b. Alibama c. Alibata d. Alibara
2. She was known as the mother of Philippine women’s literature during the Spanish Era.
a. Leona Tolentino b. Leonora Florentino c. Leonila Aquino d. Leona Florentino
3. What are the two official languages in the Philippines during the Japanese Regime?
a. Nihonggo and Tagalog c. Nihonggo and Cebuano
b. Nihonggo and English d. English and Cebuano
4. Who wrote the novel titled Dead Stars in 1925?
a. Rodolfo Dato b. Juan C. Laya c. Paz Marquez Benitez d. NVM Gonzalez
5. Who is the author of the short story Uhaw ang Tigang na Lupa?
a. NVM Gonzalez b. Liwayway Arceo c. Macario Pineda d. Narciso Reyes
6. What is the title of the first Filipino novel written in English by Zoilo M. Galang in 1921?
a. A Child of Sorrow c. Moonlight on Manila Bay
b. b. His Native Soil d. May Day Eve
7. What is the title of the short story written by Jose Garcia Villa, which is about a teenage boy who wants
to marry the love of his life at a very young age?
a. Man Songs b. Footnote to Youth c. Mir-i-nisa d. Lina
8. Who wrote the poem titled, The Return, which describes the characteristics of old age?
a. F. Sionil Jose c. Alejandro Roces
b. Edith L. Tiempo d. Francisco Arcellana
9. He was known as the Local Colorist Author in Philippine Literarute.
a. NVM Gonzalez b. Virgilio Almario c. Jose Garcia Villa d. Carlos Romulo
10. He used the pseudonym Doveglion in writing which was derived from Dove, Eagle and Lion.
a. Carlos Romulo b. Virgilio Almario c. NVM Gonzalez d. Jose Garcia Villa
11. What is the full name of NVM Gonzalez?
a. Nestor Vincent Madali Gonzalez c. Nestor Vincentius Madali Gonzalez
b. Nestor Vicente Magdale Gonzalez d. Nestor Vicente Madali Gonzalez
12. I Saw the Fall of the Philippines is a literary piece in which this writer narrated his personal experiences
as an aide-de-camp to General Douglas MacArthur in Corregidor. Who is the author behind the
aforementioned literary piece?
a. Carlos P. Romulo b. Virgilio Almario c. Jose Garcia Villa d. Edith Tiempo
13. Mother America: A Living Story of Democracy is a discussion of the political ideals of this author about
American democracy in the Philippines. Who is the author behind the aforementioned literary piece?
a. Carlos P. Romulo b. Virgilio Almario c. Jose Garcia Villa d. Edith Tiempo
14. How do the literary works of the different canonical authors help the children of this generation in
preserving their identity as Filipinos?
a. Through these literary works, the children of this generation will understand the history of their
country.
b. Through these literary works, the children of this generation will have a glimpse of their past
which will justify their identity and existence today.
c. Through these literary works, the children of this generation will satiate their curiosity about
their roots.
d. Through these literary works, the children of this generation will have an overview of the
present economic status of our country.
15. How is Jose Garcia Villa different from Nestor Vicente Madali Gonzalez?
a. Jose Garcia Villa writes bold literary pieces while NVM Gonzalez writes literary pieces featuring
the unique tradition of a region.
b. Jose Garcia Villa is a Filipino-Spanish author while NVM Gonzalez is a native Filipino.
c. Jose Garcia Villa writes poems only while NVM Gonzalez writes short stories only.
d. All of the above
16. Which of the following statements does not describe the Rosales Saga written by F. Sionil Jose?
I. It is a series of novels.
II. It talks about life of the elite people in the Philippines
III. Set from the Spanish colonial period to the proclamation of Martial Law in the 1970s
a. I and II b. II and III c. I and III d. I, II and III
17. What type of essay was depicted in the literary text, The Legend of Oroquieta City?
a. Narrative b. Persuasive c. Descriptive d. Expository
18. How can the contributions of the local writers help in the development of a certain region/locality?
a. Their works can help solve poverty in our country.
b. Their works can inspire the Filipino youth to continue their legacy.
c. Their works can preserve the culture and traditions of a certain locality.
d. All of the above.
19. What literary work pertains to the story of the tormenting encounter of a woman with a monkey during
the World War II?
a. A Blade of Fern b. Bonsai c. The Black Monkey d. Po-on
20. Virgilio Almario is a Filipino artist known for his poetry and literary criticisms. Which of the following is
his very first collection of poems?
a. Mga Retrato at Rekwerdo c. Peregrinasyon at Iba Pang Tula
b. Makinasyon at Ilang Tula d. Doktrinang Anakpawis
21. Alejandro Roces was a famous Filipino playwright, an essayist, and a short story writer. One of his
numerous works is the first Filipino zarzuela in English about a man named Kiko who earns a living by
means of cockfighting. What is the title of this literary piece?
a. My Brother’s Peculiar Chicken c. The World is an Apple
b. How My Brother Leon Brought Home a Wife d. Something to Crow About
22. This is a compilation of Eleven Filipino short stories about pre-Hispanic Philippine society written by F.
Sionil Jose.
a. Waywaya b. The Pretender c. Mass d. Tree
23. Refers to the literary genre, which is about fiction itself.
a. Slipstream b. Poem c. Metafiction d. Memoir
24. An example of this literary genre is Fast Food Fiction: Short Short Stories To Go.
a. Chick Literature c. Hyperfiction
b. Flash Fiction d. Science Fiction
25. It is a website where a person writes about his/her personal opinions, activities, and experiences.
a. Blog b. Social Media c. Vlog d. Youtube
26. A literary genre which is a combination of fantasy, science fiction and serious fiction.
a. Magic Realism b. Ghost Stories c. Slipstream d. Metafiction
27. A literary genre under Creative Nonfiction, which features any subject that the writer personally
comments about or describes.
a. Essay b. Autobiography c. Memoir d. Diary
28. A poem intended to be shared through SMS.
a. Textpoem b. Online Poem c. Hyperpoetry d. Textula
29. A detailed account of a person’s life written by another person.
a. Autobiography b. Biography c. Memoir d. Diary
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30. Which of the following is true about 21 Century Literary Genres?
a. These literary genres emerged during the 21st Century.
b. The people commonly use these literary genres.
c. These literary genres help the millennials appreciate the works of canonical authors.
d. These literary genres help our country to be more progressive.
31. All are true except one about the kinds of literary works under Creative Nonfiction.
a. Diary is one of the different kinds of Creative Nonfiction.
b. All the different kinds of Creative Nonfiction talks about real events.
c. Essay is one of the different kinds of Creative Nonfiction
d. Memoir is tells about a story of your memory about a person.
32. Mashable is a global, multi-platform media and entertainment company is an example of?
a. Blog b. Vlog c. Website d. Silent comics
33. For whom do/es the three dull-colored mats are for?
a. For Aling Miling c. For Marcelina, Concepcion and Victoria
b. b. For Mr. Angeles d. For Josefina, Victoria and Concepcion
 34. How are each mats decorated?
a. According to the personality of the receiver.
b. According to the hobbies and likes of the receiver.
c. Neither A nor B
d. Both A and B
35. When could Jose use his mat?
a. Until he enters a university c. Until the year of his internship
b. Until he gets married d. Until he was gone

36. Describe Mr. Angeles’ Mat.

a. The mat was simply decorated with the color of purple and gold. The name Jaime was engraved
in it.
b. The mat was decorated with intricate designs with the color of gold and silver. The name Jaime
was engraved in it.
c. The mat was plain with the color of red and gold. The name Jaime was engraved in it.
d. The mat has no decoration at all. It has one color only and that is blue which represents the role
of Mr. Angeles in the family.

II. FIND THE ODD ONE OUT

DIRECTIONS: Determine the item which does not belong to the group. Write your answer on your answer
sheet. STRICTLY NO ERASURES.

37. Jose Rizal Francisco Sionil Jose Francisco Baltazar Pedro Paterno
38. Nick Joaquin Edith Tiempo Virgilio Almario NVM Gonzalez
39. Bienvenido Lumbera Jose Garcia Villa Horacio de la Costa Carlos P. Romulo
40. The Flood Story Legend of Oroquieta City Open Letter to the Filipino Artists Sicalac and Sicavay
41. Ninay Flowers of May Fiesta The Molave
42. Chick Literature Photo Poem Ghost Stories Science Fiction
43. Metafiction Textula Flash fiction Slipstream
44. Victoria Marcelina Concepcion Josefina

Answers:
37.____________________ 41. ____________________
38. ____________________ 42. ____________________
39. ____________________ 43. ____________________
40. ____________________ 44. ____________________

III. ORGANIZING IDEAS

DIRECTIONS: Explain what is asked in each item through a graphic organizer.

45-47. Show how Philippine Literature evolved from Pre-colonial Period up to the Contemporary Period? (3
pts.)

48-50. Choose one literary work written by any canonical author and explain your chosen piece.

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Name over Signature of Parent/Guardian Date:____________________