21ST CENTURY LITERATURE FROM THE PHILIPPINES AND THE WORLD

Direction: Read each item carefully and answer what is being asked. Choose the letter of the correct
answer.

1. According to him, youth activism in 1970-1972 was due to domestic and worldwide causes. Activism is
connected with the history of our Filipino youth.
A. Jose F. Lacaba C. Cirilo F. Bautista
B. Pociano Pineda D. Rolando S. Tinio
2. Who is the consistent writer of the Philippines Panorama Magazine?
A. Freddie Aguilar C. Sheila S. Coronel
B. Alfredo Navarro Salanga D. Edgar E. Maranan
3. Who published the book “Mga Piling Katha” in 1947-1948?
A. Alejandro Abadilla C. Ponciano Pineda
B. Teodoro Agoncillo D. Dionisio Salazar
4. The following are writer of Poetry in the Period of Activism except:
A. Jesus T. Peralta C. N.V.M. Gonzales
B. Resil Mojares D. Virginia R. Moreno
5. During this period, the Filipino writer has become more conscious of his art with the proliferation of
writers’ workshops here and abroad and the bulk of literature available via mass media including the
internet.
A. Spanish Colonial Period C. Contemporary Period
B. American Colonial Period D. Pre- Colonial Era
6. Which of the following is the best historical background in Contemporary Period (1986-1999)?
A. Columnists became vocal and they feel unrestricted.
B. Bayan K
C. People Power Revolution
D. Several changes already became evident.
7. Known as the Panorama staff stalwart.
A. Cory Aquino C. Sheila S. Coronel
B. Sylvia Mendez Ventura D. Freddie Aguilar
8. It is a short poem with 7 syllables each line and has measure and rhyme?
A. Haiku C. Karaniwang Anyo
B. Tanaga D. Hyperpoetry
9. The following are short stories of the Period of Activism except:
A. “The Ritual” by Cirilo F. Bautista
B. “The Archipelago” by Cirilo F. Bautista
C. “Children of the City” by Amadis Ma. Guerroro
D. “The Apollo Centennial” by Gregorio C. Brilliantes
10. The following are poets in the Period of the New Society except:
A. Pociano Pineda C. Jose Garcia
B. Aniceto Silverstre D. Rustica Carpio
11. Who published BAYAN KO in June 1986?
A. Project 28 Days LTD
B. PCI Bank Human Resources Development Foundation
C. Philippine Metrical Romances
D. Veritas Publications and Communication Foundation
12. The following are examples of magazine EXCEPT:
A. TIKTIK C. CROWN JEWEL
B. SAKDAL D. PLAYBOY SCENE
13. Made up of 17 syllables in three lines; 5 syllables in the first line, 7 syllables in the second line and 5
syllables in the third line.
A. Haiku C. Karaniwang Anyo
B. Tanaga D. Hyperpoetry
14. What are some notable works in The Rebirth of Freedom (Contemporary Period)?
A. Heart of the Islands C. Pitong Dula
B. Makata D. Prose
15. Which of the following is a book in the Period of the New Society?
A. The Modern Filipino Short Story
B. Theater and the Cultural Center
C. Tales of Manuvu
D. Legal Zarzuela
16. In this period, new literary forms such as free verse (in poetry), the modern short story, and the critical
essay were introduced.
A. Pre- Colonial Era C. American Colonial Period
B. Spanish Colonial Period D. Contemporary Period
17. What book was published by James B. Reuter in Contemporary Period (1986-1999)?
A. People Power C. Bayan Ko
B. Malay D. Ngayon
18. A leading tagalog weekly magazine published in the Philippines since 1922?
A. Haiku C. Poetry
B. Liwayway D. Maikling Kwento
19. When the Philippine regained its freedom and the flag waved joyously alone?
A. July 4, 1946 C. July 4, 1946
B. July 4, 1956 D. July 4, 1965
20. Why did young people became activists?
A. for fame C. to ask for changes in the government
B. for money purposes D. to express their desire for change
21. Which of the following is not a Comic, magazines or publications?
A. Bulletin Today C. Times Journal
B. Filipino Express D. Kislap
22. Which of the following became an opposition paper in Contemporary Period (1986-1999)?
A. The Inquirer C. Malaya
B. People’s Journal D. Bulletin Today
23. In Palanca Awards, who won the first prize in 1981?
A. Jessie B. Garcia C. Luning Bonifacio
B. Jose Dalisay Jr. D. Damiana Eugenio
24. The early post liberation period was marked by a kind of _____________.
A. struggle of mind C. struggle of spirit
B. struggle of mind and spirit D. struggle in mind and spirit
25. Most themes in the writings in The Rebirth of Freedom (Contemporary Period) focus on ______.
A. Japanese C. Japanese brutalities
B. Government changes D. None of these
26. Who led demonstrators away from angry policemen in the Period of Activism?
A. Benigno Aquino Jr. C. Jose F. Lacaba
B. Mayor Antonio Villegas D. Pociano Pineda
27. When did the Period of the New Society started?
A. September 21, 1980 C. September 21, 1982
B. September 21, 1972 D. September 21, 1970
28. Poems during the Third Republic were?
A. Flery and violent C. Bad luck
B. Profane and insulting D. Romantic and revolutionary
29. The English writer who changed his writings in Filipino because of the strict prohibitions of the Japanese
regarding any writing in English.
A. Jose MA. Hernandez C. Juan Laya
B. Clodualdo del Mundo D. Julian Cruz Balmaceda
30. Who is the writer of "I Saw the Fall of the Philippine” and “I See the Philippines Rise”?
A. Carlos Bulosan C. Jose MA. Hernandez
B. Salvador P. Lopez D. Carlos P. Romulo