ANGILAN NATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL

ANGILAN, ALOGUINSAN CEBU

21st Century Literature from the Philippines and the World
PERIODICAL EXAMINATION
Module 1
Name: Section: Score:
Direction: Choose the letter of the best answer.
1. During this period, Jose Rizal’s works such as Noli Me Tangere and El Filibusterismo were written
to awake the mind of our countrymen.
a. Spanish Period b. American Period c. Pre-Spanish Period d. Period of Enlightenment
2. The Philippines had literature such as legends, folktakes, folksongs, and the like.
a. Spanish Period b. Japanese Period c. Pre-Spanish Period d. Period of Enlightenment
3. In this period, religious books were written, such as Doctrina Cristiana and Urbana and Felisa, to
support or contradict the Catholic Church.
a. Spanish Period b. American Period c. 21st Century Period d. Period of Enlightenment
4. Filipino writers went into all forms of literature like news, reporting, poetry, stories play,
essays, and novels which clearly depicted their love of country and their longings for independence.
a. Edsa I Period b. American Period c. Pre-Spanish Period d. The 3rd Republic Period
5. Filipino literature was given a break during this period for the Filipino literature was prohibited
from using. Many wrote plays, poems, short stories, etc. Topics and themes were often about life in
the provinces.
a. Japanese Period b. American Period c. Pre-Spanish Period d. American Period
6. Haiku and Tanaga were influenced by what period?
a. Spanish Period b. Japanese Period c. 21st Century Period d. Period of Enlightenment
7. This period presented new trends in writing using modern technology.
a. Edsa I Period b. 21st Century Period c. Pre-Spanish Period d. The 3rd Republic Period
8. This literary period witnessed newspapers which were once branded crony newspapers become
instant opposition papers.
a. Japanese Period b. American Period c. Pre-Spanish Period d. Edsa I Period
9. Poetry during this period were during this period were romantic and revolutionary.
a. The 3rd Republic Period b. Edsa I Period c. 21st Century Period d. Pre-Spanish Period
10. Poetry during this period were dealt with patience, regard for native culture and customs.
a. The 3rd Republic Period b. 21st Century Period c. Edsa I Period d. New Society Period
11. Philippine regional literature can be BEST described as .
a. Dynamic b. Outdated c. Spoken d. Traditional
12. Imagery in poetry pertains to .
a. Mental pictures b. Unique drawings c. Vague resemblances d. Word creations
13.The use of the vernacular in regional literature is
a. discouraged because many people do not understand a piece not written in either English or Tagalog
b. encouraged so that the culture and tradition of a people are upheld despite effects of modernity
c. opposed for the reason that it constraints the expression of thoughts, feelings, and ideas of a writer
d. affirmed by many for it allows free flow of feelings and in-sights not understandable to readers
14.A valid observation of literary development in the Philippines is that .
a. History is recorded only in the oral tradition of the country.
b. No literature could reflect the richness of our country's experiences.
c. Literary masterpieces are written by great persons with great
remembrances.
d. Literature developed alongside Philippine history.
15.Because of the archipelagic nature of the Philippines, its geographical features, and the
presence of various ethno-linguistic groups in the country, regional literature has become .
a. Anti-modern and traditional b. Short yet vivid c. Rich and varied d. Nationalistic

Summative Test Module 2

Direction: Choose the letter of the best answer.
16. A story told using a combination of text and illustrations or without text at all.
a. Digi-Fiction b. Doodle Fiction c. Illustrated Novel d. Creative Non-Fiction
17. A site of collected posts or articles written by one or more people and updated regularly.
a. Blog b. Flash Fiction c. Hyper Poetry d. Digi-Fiction
18. Brief stories told in a thousand words or less.
a. Blog b. Flash Fiction c. Hyper Poetry d. Digi-Fiction
19. Tales are written and presented using dialogues in social media applications.
a. Chick Lit b. Digi-Fiction c. Hyper Poetry d. Text-Talk Novel
 20. A factual story is written using literary devices and techniques.
a. Digi-Fiction b. Doodle Fiction c. Illustrated Novel d. Creative Non-Fiction
21. Drawings enhance stories in this form where illustrations and handwritten graphics
are incorporated.
a. Digi-Fiction b. Doodle Fiction c. Illustrated Novel d. Creative Non-Fiction
22. The genre of speculative fiction dealing with concepts of time, travel, parallel universe,
extra- terrestrial life, and futuristic technology.
a. Digi-Fiction b. Doodle Fiction c. Science Fiction d. Creative Non-Fiction
23.It is a collection of stories presented in comic book formats.
a. Digi-Fiction b. Doodle Fiction c. Illustrated Novel d. Graphic Novel
24. Literature that uses hypertext mark-up (HTM) to connect to other parts of the piece.
a. Blog b. Flash Fiction c. Hyper Poetry d. Digi-Fiction
25. In English-speaking countries, these are stories with illustrations published in Japan.
a. Manga b. Digi-Fiction c. Graphic Novel d. Illustrated Novel
26. A 700-word story like Angels and Blueberries by Tara Campbell is a one-shot fiction that falls under
this literary genre.
a. Blog b. Flash Fiction c. Hyper Poetry d. Digi-Fiction
27. Christopher Ford’s Stickman Odyssey, which tells the story through text and handwritten graphics, is
an example of this literary genre.
a. Digi-Fiction b. Doodle Fiction c. Illustrated Novel d. Creative Non-Fiction
28. Before it was adapted into an anime, Yoshihiro Togashi’s Hunter x Hunter is a comic book series
from Japan that falls under this literary genre.
a. Manga b. Digi-Fiction c. Graphic Novel d. Illustrated Novel
29. Batman: The Dark Knight by Frank Miller is a popular example of this literary genre where the
story is written in comic book format.
a. Manga b. Digi-Fiction c. Graphic Novel d. Illustrated Novel
30. Sophie Kinsella’s Confessions of a Shopaholic, which revolves around a woman’s shopping
addiction and her journey to overcoming it, is an example of this literary genre.
a. Chick Lit b. Digi-Fiction c. Hyper Poetry d. Text-Talk Novel

Summative Test Module 3

31. Dom Caruso is a trained sniper. He used a Mauser during his training and in his real combat.
Mauser is used for the long-range target. Mauser is a .
a. long rifle b. automatic rifle
c. high-velocity automatic rifle d. German high-velocity automatic rifle
32. Park Seo Joon starred in Itaewon Class showed in the Netflix.
a. The actor who was chosen for the sub-role
b. The actor that performed outstandingly
c. The principal actor who played the chief role
d. The principal actor who played the second lead role
33. After the birth of Jesus, the Three Wise Men followed a guiding star to Bethlehem.
a. A natural luminous celestial body visible in the sky at night b. A waning fortune or fame
c. A prominent spark at night d. A figure with many sides
34. Roman Catholic Christians believe that souls of those who die in God’s grace went to purgatory
for cleansing of past sins.
a. A place where intense sufferings are being experienced
b. A place which is humid and dry
c. Intermediate state after death for expiatory purification of souls
d. A state of after death where hopes grow
35. Mt. Everest, located at Mahalangur Himal, a subrange of the Himalayas, with its height of
29,029 ft is the roof of the world.
a. An extended limit b. the highest point c. an upper limit d. extremely high point
36. A virus like Covid-19, can be easily transmitted to another person who has close contact with
the carrier. A person who has weak immunity and pre-existing health conditions may experience a
bitter death. Covid-19 patients can recover if he/she is not immune-compromised. Which statement
must be true?
a. A Covid-19 virus is not fatal. b. Not all Covid-19 patients die.
c. All patients can recover. d. Bitter death is an easy death.
37. Almost all companies send employees to an all-expense-paid seminar. But the year 2020, a
travel and seminar plan is a blur to every company. Until 2021, travel plan is vaguely known to be
allowed.
Which statement must be false?
a. When a company sends you to a seminar, you do not pay for it.
b. In the year 2020, any travel for leisure is not allowed.
c. In the year 2021, it is clear that travel will be allowed.
d. Travel tourism will suffer in 2020.
38. Korean food lovers love the smooth and ruddy crimson color of the chili paste called,
gojuchang. All ripe chilies are ruddy. Red tomato is ripe. Tomato is .
a. Reddish-brown b. Orange c. Red-orange d. Ruddy
3 9. Covid-19 virus brought chaos to the world. People were ordered to stay at home during
the lockdown. During this time, many felt that they were in purgatory. The situation makes them
feel temporary suffering and misery. Which statement must be true?
a. Covid-19 brought disorder to the world.
b. Covid-19 virus forced the people to stay home.
c. Lockdown brought suffering and misery.
d. Purgatory, in that sentence, depicts cleansing from sin.
40.Padre F. Faura founded the Manila 0bservatory, where celestial and astronomical events were
observed. All modern structures are made of concrete. Observatory is a structure. Observatory is made
of .
a. structure b. concrete c. light material d. modern design
41.Zamboanga Hermosa Festival is a month-long religious celebration. The opening ceremony is the
annual Regata de Zamboanga, where 200 Vinta paddlers compete. As the vintas’ move the sail shiver.
What makes the sail shiver?
a. The force of the paddle b. The gust of the wind
c. The movement of the paddler d. The wave of the sea
42.The little children of Arnulfo family played inside the receiving area. The receiving area was a
house to the antique collection. They played a touching ball. In an attempt to strike the opponent, the
ball hit the jar on the corner stand. What do you think happened?
a. The ball hit the ceiling.
b. The vase punctured the ball several times
c. The ball went into the mouth of the vase.
d. The antique was knocked down and shattered into many small pieces.
43.The statements of the two Cabinet Secretaries collided. The first gave a point of view, which
was opposing view of the latter. What would be the impact on the readers of the report?
a. The readers applause the Secretaries for the job well done.
b. The readers got confused about the clashing of ideas.
c. The readers felt that there is harmony between the two.
d. The readers realized that the ideas blend well.
44.The Narra trees planted on both sides of the national highway in Pangasinan roofed the entire
stretch of the highway. The shade gives a cool ambiance to the motorists. How does this looks?
It looks like a garland hanging on the road.
a. The canopy of leaves and branches appear embracing.
b. The leaves and branches look like a hot air balloon.
c. The leaves and branches appear praying.
45.The red sports car was running at high speed along the expressway in Batangas when suddenly
a group of cows appeared from somewhere. The car swerved hard and went- off the road. What do
you think happened next?
a. The car rested safely on the side of the road.
b. The car stopped and continued to travel
c. The car flew and collided with a tree.
d. The car flew, bounced, and ran again.
 Summative Test 4
46. The author’s purpose of using anecdotes in his memoir “Home of the Ashfall” is to .
a. bring cheer b. reminisce c. caution d. persuade
47. Most of the writers use anecdote to .
a. tell a story b. deal with differences of opinions
c. share helpful tips on making a living d. impart a lesson in an entertaining way
48. What someone talks about when he/she shares an anecdote?
a. opinions b. personal experiences
c. plans and dreams in life d. biography of other people
49. It is a brief, serious, amusing and interesting story.
a. tale b. fable c. legend d. anecdote
50. “My
mother tells about her epic experience at the department store while buying a
dress to wear for the party” is an example of anecdote.
a. cautionary b. motivational c. inspirational d. reminiscence
51. What J. J. Wigley tells about in the “Home of the Ashfall”?
a. eruption of Mt. Pinatubo b. new found independence in Manila
c. story of “Hihintayin Kita sa Langit” d. his journey to becoming management trainee
52. When someone talks
about his/her past and shares the joy of his/her experience, he/she
intends to .
a. inspire b. caution c. reminisce d. bring cheer
53. An anecdote is a
story with a point which means that .
a. it reveals an issue
b. it is easy to understand
c. it reveals truth about life
d. it intends to provoke laughter
54. Which of the following statements about anecdote is TRUE?
a. Anecdote is an unusual story.
b. It presents complicated story plot.
c. It deals with particular topic to talk about.
d. Like other genres, it is interpreted in many ways.
55. What anecdote shares frightening stories of dangers that can be avoided by
following regulations?
a. motivation b. cautionary c. reminiscence d. entertainment
56. “I never knew there was a volcano in the Zambales mountain range. Nobody
among my Kapampangan friends did.” What do these statements suggest?
a. The speaker is clueless. b. The author is indifferent.
c. The speaker is very busy at work. d. He is not mindful of his surroundings.
57. When someone shares his story to lighten people’s mood, he intends to .
a. inspire b. enlighten c. reminisce d. bring cheer
58. Where is J. J. Wigley’s hometown?
a. Tarlac b. Bataan c. Zambales d. Pampanga
59. What point of view did the author use in the “Home of the Ashfall”?
a. first person b. omniscient c. third person d. second person
60. Which paragraph does J.J. Wigley express his strong conviction that
Kapampangans can survive and once again alleviate their lives after the calamity?
i. b. 2 c. 4 d. 5