1. It is the body of written works which originated from oral tradition.

a. Literature b. Literary text c. oral literature d. folk tale

2. In this period, sources of the literature are usually the local native town folk.
a. Pre-colonial period
b. Spanish period
c. American period
d. Japanese period
3. Religious traditions were clearly reflected in the Philippines literature during this period.
a. Pre-colonial b. Spanish c. American d. Japanese
4. Which of the following describes the Philippine literature during the Pre-colonial Period?
a. It is revolutionary literature
b. It is the start of the Philippine’s colorful history.
c. In this period Filipinos are called “Taga-Bayan”
5. These stories use animals as characters that represent a particular value of characteristics.
a. Myth b. epic c. fables d. legend
6. All of these definition are true about literature, EXCEPT
a. It exist because there are people who wanted to express their feelings.
b. It creates negativity while we are reading some of the stories.
c. It helps us understand life by reflecting on their own and other’s lives.
d. It uses language craftsmanship and artistry to convey perception in life.
7. All of the phrases below are importance of literature, EXCEPT.
a. For political activism and corruption
b. For pleasure and entertainment
c. For emotional gratification
d. For informational and education
8. These statement are considered wise. They are usually given by parents or elders of the
community.
a. Lullabies b. riddles c. Proverbs d. Folk song
9. These are the 600 American teachers heralded the spread of the English language and the
literature______________________________.
10.He is the author of this two famous novels- Noli Me Tangere and El
Filibustirismo_______________________.
11.Noli Me Tangere, meaning_______was a novel written by Jose Rizal during the colonization of
the country by__________?
a. Meaning touch me, by Japanese c. Meaning go! Touch me; by Soanirad
b. Meaning touch me yes; by Chines d. Meaning touch me not; by Spaniards
12.Who’s pen name is Loang Laan?
a. Jose Rizal b. Andres Bonifacio c. Antonio Luna d. Emilio Aguinaldo
13.What is the writing system used by the Filipinos during the Precolonial Period?
a. Kavi b. Baybayin c. Katagana d. Alpabeto
14.This dimension of literature tells us about places and the relationship between people and
their environment.
a. Ethnic b. Geographic c. Linguistic d. Form
15.This dimension of literature is related to a system of the conventional spoken,
manual(signed), or written symbols by which individuals express themselves.
a. Ethnic b. Geographic c. Linguistic d. Form
16. During this period, Jose Rizal’s works such as Noli Me Tangere and El Filibustirismo were
written to awake the mind of the countrymen.
a. Pre-colonial period c. Propaganda and revolutionary period
b. Spanish colonization d. American period
17.The Philippine had a literature such as legend, folktales, folksong, and the like.
a. Pre-colonial period c. Propaganda and revolutionary period
b. Spanish colonization d. American period
18.A form of fold lyric which expressed the hopes and aspirations, the people's lifestyles as well
as their loves.
a. Fables b. legend c. epic d. folk song
19.These are narratives of sustained length based on oral tradition revolving around
supernatural events or heroic deeds.
a. Fables b. legend c. epic d. folk song
20.Literature comes from the Greek word “LITERA” which means LETTER.
TRUE
FALSE
21.What do you call to the questions or statement that offer a puzzle to be solved and the goal is
for entertainment?
a. Riddle b. proverbs c. folk songs d. legend
22.Most literary works during the pre-colonial period were passed down by word of mouth. What
do you call this kind of transmission?
a. Oral tradition c. Mechanical story telling
b. Oral Conduction d. Technical story telling
23.Pre colonial literature is characterized by oral tradition, ideology and phraseology.
TRUE FALSE
24.Pre-colonial Literature in the Philippines refers to:
a. Literature in the Philippines during the Spanish period
b. Literature in the Philippines during the American Period
c. Literature in the Philippines before the arrival of the Spaniards
d. Literature in the Philippines during the Marcos regime
25.Due to the lack of common language because of the geographical condition of the country,
each tribe its literature in its own dialect.
TRUE FALSE
26.This portrays the life, passion, and crucification of Jesus Christ_____________.
27.The President during the Japanese period ___________________
28.Why did Rizal choose the profession of Ophthalmologist? _________________
29.Garciano Lopez Jaena was the orator of the reform movement of ____________________
30. The Author of Dasalan at Tocsoan_______________________