21stCLPW EXAM1

PUERTO PRINCESA CITY NATIONAL SCIENCE HIGH SCHOOL
Brgy. Sta. Monica, Puerto Princesa City, Palawan 5300

Tel. No. (048) 434-0977, Email: 301791@deped.gov.ph
21st Century Literature of the Philippines and the World

First Periodical Examinations
SY 2022-2023

General Instructions:
a. Read each question carefully.
b. Using the answer sheet, shade the letter of your answer.
c. Avoid erasures. Think of your answers well before shading.
1. Supposed a woman writes about her own life from her birth up to the present. What do you call
her work?
a. autobiography c. diary
b. biography d. memoir
2. The drama that has a tragic ending just like the death of the main character is called__________.
a. monologue c. masque
b. comedy d. tragedy
3. Long narrative, with complicated plots and sub-plots, multiple characters, extended plot, various
themes.
a. Short Story c. Epic
b. Novel d. Novelette
4. It is a long narrative poem telling about the exploits of a hero possessing a

superhuman powers associated with the development of a nation or place.
a. Metrical Tale c. Tragedy
b. Novel d. Epic
5. Which type of poem is usually serious and sorrowful - about a specific person who has died, or a
poem that deals with death or other serious, somber subjects?
a. Metrical tale
b. Elegy
c. Ballad
d. Epic
6. A musical poem that tells a story - usually features a refrain, which is a repeated phrase or idea.
a. lyric b. elegy c. ballad d. epic
7. In recognition of his or her significant contributions to the development of
Philippine arts and letters, a Filipino may be awarded the
___________________________.
a. Philippine Heritage Award
b. National Artist of the Philippines Award
c. Gawad Lope K. Santos Award
d. Order of Sikatuna Award
8. The rank and title of National Artist is conferred by means of a/an ___________________.
a. Executive Order c. Presidential Proclamation
b. DepEd Memo d. Republic Act
9. He wrote the poem “Isang Dipang Langit” while a prisoner in Muntinlupa Prison.
a. Nick Joaquin c. Francisco Arcellana
b. Jose Garcia Villa d. Amado V. Hernandez
10. He write “The Woman Who Had Two Navels” and “A Portrait of the Artist as Filipino” and goes
by the pen name Quijano de Manila.
a. Nick Joaquin c. Francisco Arcellana
b. Jose Garcia Villa d. Amado V. Hernandez
11. He received both the distinction of National Artist for Literature and Theater.
a. Levi Celerio c. Edith L. Tiempo
b. N.V.M. Gonzales d. Rolando S. Tinio
12. He write The Rosales Saga, consisting of “The Pretenders”, “Tree”, “My Brother, My
Executioner”, “Mass”, and “Po-on”. He was awarded the National Artists for Literature in 2001.
a. F. Sionil Jose c. Virgilio Almario
b. N.V.M. Gonzales d. Bienvenido Lumbera
13. He wrote “My Brother’s Peculiar Chicken”.

a. Virgilio Almario c. Edith L. Tiempo
b. Lazaro Francisco d. Alejandro Roces
14. He is the National Artist for Literature at the same time National Artist for Music.
a. Levi Celerio c. Rolando Tinio
b. Virgilio Almario d. Francisco Arcellana
15. She is the only female recipient of the National Artist for Literature
a. Editha Gonzales c. Edith K. Lopez
b. Edith L. Tiempo d. Editha P. Coronel
16. He received the National Artist for Literature in. the year 2014.
a. Virgilio Almario c. Lazaro Francisco
b. F. Sionil Jose d. Cirilo Bautista
17. According to Montresor, he decides to seek revenge against Fortunato because

Fortunato —
a. attacked him with his fists
b. injured him more than a thousand times
c. insulted him
d. stole some valuable wine from him ____
18. According to Montresor, revenge would not be successful if he were —

a. punished for taking his revenge
b. not punished for taking his revenge
c. recognized by his victim
d. compelled to murder ____
19. The story takes place in —

a. Amontillado during Carnival time
b. the present right after Christmas
c. America during Carnival time
d. Italy during Carnival time ____
20. Fortunato’s weak point is his —

a. habit of dressing in silly costumes
b. pride about his knowledge of fine wines
c. jealousy of Luchesi
d. poor sense of direction
21. Regards literature as a unique form of human knowledge to be regarded in its own terms.
a. Formalism c. Feminism
b. Marxism d. Reader-Response
22. It attempts to describe what happens in a person’s mind when interpreting a text.
b. Marxism d. Reader-Response
23. It examines literature in the cultural, economic, and political context in which it is written or
received.
b. Marxism d. Post colonial Theory
24. It articulates hat the world is in a state of perpetual incompleteness and permanent unresolved.
a. Post Colonial Theory c. Postmodernism
b. Feminism Theory d. Postpartum
Padre Faura Witnesses the Execution of Rizal
1 I stand on the roof

2 of the Ateneo Municipal,
3 shivering
4 on this December morning.
5 Months ago,
6 Pepe came to me
7 in the Observatory.
8 I thought we could talk
9 about the stars
10 that do not collide
11 in the sky.
12 Instead, he asked me about purgatory.
13 (His cheeks still ruddy
14 from the sudden sun
15 after the bitter winters
16 in Europe.)
17 And on this day
18 with the year beginning to turn
19 salt stings my eyes.
20 I see Pepe,
21 a blur
22 between the soldiers
23 with their Mausers raised
24 and the early morning’s
25 star:
26 still shimmering
27 even if millions of miles away,
28 the star itself is already dead.
25. In the poem, the star that shines but is already dead symbolizes _____________.
a. Purgatory c. Ateneo De Manila
b. Padre Faura d. Jose Rizal
26. In line 19, “salt stings my eyes.” would mean __________________________.

a. Sea salt in the eyes
b. Salt is poured into the eyes
c. Salt is hurting the eyes
d. Tears is hurting the eyes.
27. In lines 24-28, it means that _________________________________________________.

a. the star, measured by light years, may be literally dead already.
b. Pepe, even if he is already dead, he serves as inspiration in the present times.
c. the star in its actual place is already dead.
d. Pepe, though dead, continues to live in our memories.
28. Padre Federico Faura is ____________________________.

a. founder of the Observatory
b. a friend of Pepe
c. past President of Ateneo
d. all of the above
Apo on the Wall
1 There’s this man’s photo on the wall

2 Of my father’s office at home, you
3 Know, where father brings his work,
4 Where he doesn’t look strange
5 Still wearing his green uniform
6 And colored breast plates, where,
7 To prove that he works hard, he
8 Also brought a photo of his boss
9 Whom he calls Apo, so Apo could
10 You know, hang around on the wall
29. Martial Law began in ______________________.

a. September 21, 1971 c. September 19, 1972
b. September 21, 1972 d. September 22, 1982
30. Martial Law began under ___________________.

a. Proclamation No. 1071 c. Proclamation No. 1081
b. Proclamation No. 1091 d. Proclamation No. 2000
31. “Apo on the Wall” emphasizes that it is evil to ______________________________.

a. declare martial law c. aim for more power
b. be rich d. do nothing
32. In line 12-13, the words “snappy” and snapped” would symbolically mean ___________.
a. discipline c. equality
b. freedom d. clean
33. The period in Philippine Literature that is based on tradition, reflecting daily life activities such as
housework, farming, fishing, hunting, and taking care of the children as well.
a. Propaganda Period c. Pre-Colonial Period
b. Spanish Colonial Period d. American Colonial Period
34. It is the first book ever published in the Philippines; printed by the Dominican Press.
a. Ang Mahal na Passion ni Jesu Christong P. Natin na Tola
b. Doctrina Christiana
c. May Bagyo Mat’ May Rilim
d. La Solidaridad
35. These are wise sayings that contain a metaphor used to teach as a food for thought etc.
a. Proverbs b. Riddles c. Ambahan d. Kalusan
36. It explains how the world was created, how certain animals possess certain characteristics, why
some places have waterfalls, volcanoes, mountains, flora or fauna.
a. Fables b. Epics c. Kalusan d. Myths
37. He wrote “Katapusan Hikbi ng Pilipinas”.

a. Emilio Jacinto b. Andres Bonifacio
b. c. Jose Rizal d. Apolinario Mabini
38. He is the Editor in Chief of “La Solidaridad”.
a. Emilio Jacinto c. Graciano Lopez Jaena
b. Jose Rizal d. Marcelo H. Del Pilar
39. It is the First novel in English written by a Filipino.

a. Child of Sorrow c. Noli Me Tangere
b. The Small Key d. Footnote To Youth
40. He earned the international title “Poet of the Century.”

a. Jose Garcia Villa c. Angela Manalang-Gloria
b. Paz Latorena d. Paz Marquez Benitez
41. This is a metrical tale written in octosyllabic quatrains

a. Awit c. Pasyon
b. Korido d. Alamat
42. He is the Editor In-Chief of La Solidaridad

a. Marcelo h. Del Pilar c. Paciano Rizal
b. Graciano Lopez Jaena d. F.Sionil Jose
43. The babaylang-mandirigma, a prophesied healer and warrior who is destined to keep the two
worlds balanced.
a. Alessandra c. Alesandrina
b. Alexandra d. Alexandria
44. They are the these mysterious gunmen are always ready to back up their Bossing when the going
gets tough.
a. Twins c. Tikbalang
b. Nuno d. Emisaryo
45. This guy is Trese’s trusty bartender, Hank. He’s been serving the Trese family for quite some
time.
a. Hank Arrow c. Hank Sparrow
b. Hank Trese d. Hank Aaron
46. They are balls of fire that lead people astray, especially in forested areas. In Trese, they’re one of her strongest allie
a. Nuno c. Elementals
b. Tikbalang d. Santelmo
47. It is the kris that was forged from the soul of Anton Trese and Miranda Trese's stillborn fifth child.
a. Liwanag c. Sinag
b. Sigla d. Banaag
48. He is a Bukidnon war god and father to the Kambal.

a. Datu Talagbusao c. Datu Tamaraw
b. Datu Karagatan d. Datu Aloiguyon
49. He is a captain of Precinto 13. In the main Trese series, he is known to call for Trese's help when the police receiv
a. Captain Ramon c. Captain Guerilla
b. Captain Guevarra d. Captain Guerrero
50. She was a rebel leader who summoned Talagbusao during a military raid.

a. Ramona c. Ranessa
b. Razon d. Rimana
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JAY M. MARAVILLA
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PUERTO PRINCESA CITY NATIONAL SCIENCE HIGH SCHOOL

Brgy. Sta. Monica, Puerto Princesa City, Palawan 5300

21st Century Literature of the Philippines and the World

4. It is a long narrative poem telling about the exploits of a hero possessing a

13. He wrote “My Brother’s Peculiar Chicken”.

17. According to Montresor, he decides to seek revenge against Fortunato because

18. According to Montresor, revenge would not be successful if he were —

19. The story takes place in —

20. Fortunato’s weak point is his —

1 I stand on the roof

26. In line 19, “salt stings my eyes.” would mean __________________________.

27. In lines 24-28, it means that _________________________________________________.

28. Padre Federico Faura is ____________________________.

Apo on the Wall

1 There’s this man’s photo on the wall

29. Martial Law began in ______________________.

30. Martial Law began under ___________________.

31. “Apo on the Wall” emphasizes that it is evil to ______________________________.

37. He wrote “Katapusan Hikbi ng Pilipinas”.

39. It is the First novel in English written by a Filipino.

40. He earned the international title “Poet of the Century.”

41. This is a metrical tale written in octosyllabic quatrains

42. He is the Editor In-Chief of La Solidaridad

48. He is a Bukidnon war god and father to the Kambal.

50. She was a rebel leader who summoned Talagbusao during a military raid.

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