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ANTONIO A, MACEDA INTEGRATED SCHOOL (SHS)

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21st Century Literature of the Philippines and the World

1. The period which brought liberal ideas and internationalism to literature.

A. Pre-colonial Period C. Spanish Colonial Period
B. Contemporary Period D. American Colonial Period

2. A metrical tale written in octosyllabic quatrains.

A. Awit B. poem C. Korido D. Sarswela

3. The period of Literature where Theatre was introduced.

A. Spanish Colonial Period C. Contemporary Period
B. Pre-colonial Period D. American Colonial Period

4. A period wherein free verses and modern short stories where introduced.
A. Contemporary Period C. American Colonial Period
B. Spanish Colonial Period D. Pre-Colonial Period

5. A literary period centered on the literary workshops and literary consciousness

A. Spanish Colonial Period C. Contemporary Period
B. Pre-colonial Period D. American colonial Period

6. A folk narrative which presents misleading or puzzling question to be solved or guessed for
entertainment purposes.
A. Proverbs B. Fables C. Epic D. Riddles

7. A literary form which is typically a debate song performed by a man and a woman.
A. Balitaw B. Harana C. Awit D. Sarswela

8. A form of literature which deals with heroism and bravery of a character.

A. Legend B. Epic C. Folk Song D. Fables

9. A long narrative poem about the death of Christ.

A. Pasyon B. Sinakulo C. Sarswela D. Korido

10. The author’s main idea or the underlying meaning in a piece of writing.
A. Resolution B B. Theme C. Conflict D. Setting

11. A literary genre which focuses on characters and plots than the sounds and pattern.
A. Poetry B. Non-Fiction C. Prose D. Drama

12. A literary genre which focuses on sounds and typically follows specific patterns.
A. Poetry B. Non-Fiction C. Prose D. Drama

13. A standard of good literature which deals with being timeless and timely of a written work.
A. Artistry B. Permanence C. Suggestiveness D. Universality

14. The series of events or arrangement of events that develops ideas in a drama or a story.
A. Plot B. Conflict C. Setting D. Exposition

15. The prevailing feeling or atmosphere in a poem.

A. Theme B. Conflict C. Mood D. Connotation

16. A small unit or group of lines in a poem.

A. Meter B. Stanza C. Rhyme D. Rhyme scheme

17. The use of other bodily entities to describe specific words in poetry.
A. Imagery B. Rhetorical devices C. Metaphor D. Onomatopoeia

18. It is an element of a plot where the conflict is slowly revealed.

A. Exposition B. Rising action C. Denouement D. Falling action

19. The First Woman Poet in the Philippines who was good in Spanish.
A. Josephine Bracken B. Gregoria de Jesus C. Adelina Guerrea D. Marcela Agoncillo
20. The Father of the Tagalog Drama.
A. Jose Javier Reyes B. Lope K. Santos C. Amado V. Hernandez D. Severino Reye

21. Early Filipinos had a system of writing. The most historically popular of which is an alphabet
which was
once widely used and is commonly called alibata but is better termed as _______.
A. Sipol B. Orik C. Baybayin D. Lilok

22. The epic Alim narrates the marriage of Bugan and Wigan, who were brothers and sisters. Their
marriage
caused war and death of people on Earth as a curse of their Bathala Makanungan. The epic
originated in
what place?
A. Bicol B. Sulod C. Tagalog D. Ifugao

23. Which of the following KARUNUNGANG BAYAN are pieces of wisdom based from the
experiences of the
old aiming to give advices on good manners and right conduct of youngsters?
E.g. “Habang maliit ang kumo, matuto kang mamaluktot” ;
“Pagkahaba-haba man ng prusisyon sa simbahan din ang tuloy”.
A. Salawikain B. Kawikaan C. Sawikain D. Kasabihan

24. This is one of the epics of the Moslems and is considered as the oldest and the longest Filipino
epic
consisting of 25 chapters. This epic incorporates Indarapatra at Sulayman (Maguindanao),
Bantugan
(Maranao) and Bidasari (borrrowed from Malaysia). What epic is this?
A. Lagda B. Hari sa Bukid C. Darangan D. Tuwaang

25. Which of the following epic tells about the hero Lam-ang, his quest for the heart of Ines
Kannoyan and
his exploits with his pets－a white rooster and a dog?
A. Ibalon B. Maragtas C. Hudhud D. Biag ni Lam-Ang

26. This publication provided the first incentives to Filipino writers in English by offering prizes to
worthwhile
contributions.
A. Philippine Free Press B. Philippine Star C. Manila Bulletin D. El Renacimiento

27. Known as the Poets of the Laborer

A. Lope K. Santos B. Amado V. Hernandez C. Severino Reyes D. Jose Javier Reyes

28.What us most likely the theme of literary text context during the early Spanish Period?
A. Equality B. Nationalism C. Nature D. Religion and morality

29. Which literacy theme is the most common among the three periods of colonialism in the
Philippines?
A/ Daily life B. Education C. Nationalism D. Poverty

30. Which word best describes the type of literature written in English by Filipino authors during the
Early American Period?
A. Colorful B. Imitative C. Fluently Written D. Unique
31. Which is true about literature during Japanese Period?
A. Filipinos were encouraging to write using the Tagalog language
B. Filipinos were forbidden to write at all during this period.
C. Filipino writers began writing literary text in Nihongo
D. Filipinos continued to write in English and Spanish.

32. Being in exile during the Japanese period. Manuel L. Quezon wrote his experiences and thoughts
in his works entitled “ The Good Fight” while he was in the US. What genre of literature is this?
A. Autobiography B. Essay C. Novel D. Short story

33. Which best describe the type of literature during the later part of the Spanish regime?
A. Deductive and conservative
B. Limitative and informal
C. Sarcastic and pessimistic
D. Simple and dynamic

34. Who was appointed as the President of the Philippines during the Japanese Period?
A. Emilio Aguinaldo B. Jose P. Laurel C. Manuel L. Quezon D. Sergio Osmeña
Sr.

35. Which Philippine literary was not prevalent during the Japanese period?
A. Essay
B. Drama and Classical music
C. short stories written in English
D. Short stories written in vernacular

36. What refers to a native drama popular during the Spanish period that depicts war between
Christian and Muslims?
A. Epic B. Moro-Moro C. Myth D. Parable

37. What is the most prevalent literature in Visayas?

A. Drama B. Non-fiction C. Novels D. Poetry

38. Who has the power to proclaim the rank and title for the National Artist?
A. Chairman for the NCCA B. Mayor of the locality C. President of the
Philippines D. Senator

39. Who is the national artist for historical literature?

A. Carlos Quirino B. Carlos P. Romulo C. Cirilio P. Bautista D. Siomil Jose

40. Who is the Fillipino poet during Spanish regime that made the Florante at Laura?
A. Mariano Capule B. Joseng Sisiw C. Jose Rizal D. Francisco Baltazar

41. A controversial figure in Philippine history that is often labeled a “traitor” for his role in the Pact od
Biak-na-Bato and his subsequent collaboration with the Spanish and American colonial governments.
A. Apolinario Mabini B. Pedro Paterno C. Joseng Sisiw D. Andres Bonifacio

42. It is the literature made by Andres Bonifacio that serves as a call to action for the Filipino people
to rise against Spanish colonial rule.
A. Mi Ultimo Adios B. The Indolence of Filipino People C. Pag-ibig sa Tinubuang Lupa D.
Ninay

43. She was known as the “Mother of Philippine Women’s Literature”.

A. Aurora Tolentino B. Maria Clara C. Asuncion Rivera D. Leona Florentino

44. It is a brief expression that serve as a guide which are commonly uttered by elders based on
their everyday experiences to encourage positive behaviors among young people.
A. Proverbs B. Chants C. Parables D. Poem

45. What does the Spanish word tierra means?

A. Heaven B. Earth C. Love D. Sky
46. What does the Spanish word “el pan” means?
A. the Kingdom B. the Bread C. the Sins D. Forgiveness

II. Read the paragraph below carefully. Choose only the letter of your best choice.

Stick to one, ayaw’g dinaghan. Arun sa karma di gyud ka maabtan!

An Excerpt from May Day Eve
by Nick Joaquin
As Don Badoy Montiya comes home to his old home at Intramuros, Manila late at night he finds
his grandson chanting an old spell in front of a mirror, memories of his youth came back. He recalled
how he fell in love with Agueda, a young woman who resisted his advances. Agueda learned that she
would be able to know her future husband by reciting an incantation in front of a mirror. As she
recited the words: “Mirror, mirror, show to me him whose woman I will be,” Agueda saw Badoy.
Badoy and Agueda got married. However, Don Badoy learned from his grandson that he was
described by Doña Agueda (through their daughter) as a "devil". In return, Don Badoy told his
grandson that every time he looks at the mirror, he only sees a "witch" (Agueda). Don Badoy ponders
on love that had dissipated. The truth was revealed, Badoy and Agueda had a “bitter marriage”,
which began in the past, during one evening in the month of May in 1847. The tragedy of the story is
Badoy’s heart forgot how he loved Agueda in the past. They were not able to mend their broken
marriage because their love was a “raging passion and nothing more.”

47. Who were the two characters being bound by the superstitious belief about mirrors on a May Day
Eve?
A. Badoy and Agueda C. Voltaire and Elena
B. Badoy and Anastacia D. Alfredo and Esperanza

48. Do you think Badoy and Agueda really love each other? Why or why not?
A. Yes, because they are really destined for each other and that is the greatest magic of all.
B. No, because they only believed in superstitious belief which is not really true.
C. Yes, because in the end Badoy realized and regretted that they could love each other more if he
didn’t become a devil/witch in their lives.
D. No, because they are only physically attracted and they are not that close before getting married.

49. As analyzed on the selection, who was the devil in Agueda’s life?
A. Voltaire B. Anastacia C. Badoy D. Alfonso

50. What will happen if someone sees herself (female) in a mirror during a May Day Eve according
to the
superstition?
A. She will see the face of her future husband.
B. She can be the most beautiful woman ever.
C. Her dreams will come true.
D. He will see the face of his future wife.

An excerpt from Why Women Wash the Dishes

by Filomena N. Colendrino
In the town of Santa Rosa there once lived a couple named Hugo and Imelda. Every mealtime
they quarreled over the chore of washing the dishes. Imelda would scold Hugo if he refused to wash
the dishes. Sometimes she would become angry and call him names, and if he talked back she would
get coconut midrib broom and chase him with it. He would run to the house of his compadre and hide
there till his wife’s anger had passed. The neighbors familiarly called Imelda, Ka Maldang and Hugo,
Ka Ugong.

One day just as they were finishing their lunch, Ka Ugong announced: “I’m not going to wash
the dishes anymore.” He threw out his chest and lifted his chin. “Who says so?” asked Ka Maldang,
holding up her chin, higher than his. “I say so; I worked so hard in the field this morning. I’m not going
to wash any dish.” Ka Maldang stood up and with her arms akimbo, she glared down at Ka Ugong
across the table. She was at Ka Ugong across the table. She was a Big woman. Her arms were
stout. Her voice was also big. “And who, Mister Hugo, is going to wash these dishes?” she asked. Ka
Ugong’s chest sank again. His chin also went down. He held on the edge of the table nervously.
“You!” he said in a much lower tone. “You are the woman. You should do all the housework.

51. Which of the following is the appropriate characterization for the couple?
A. Ka Maldang is a small woman while Ka Ugong is very tall.
B. Ka Ugong has a weaker personality than his strong wife.
C. Ka Maldang is brave while Ka Ugong is much braver.
D. Ka Ugong is hardheaded while Ka Maldang is soft spoken.

52 Ka Maldang’s arms were stout and she is a big woman. Contextually, what do you
mean by the
underlined word?
A. Muscular B. Long C. Huge D. Short

53. Based on the story, why do you think women wash the dishes?
A. Women are industrious enough to wash the dishes.
B. Ka Ugong met an accident so he cannot do household chores.
C. Ka Ugong won in the bet because Ka Maldang talked first.
D. Men were always lazy and they are doing other chores.

54. What is the setting of the story?

A. every morning, in Sta. Rosa C. every lunchtime, in Sta. Rosa
B. everyday, in Sta. Mesa D. every mealtime, in Sta. Rosa

55. Based on the situation above, what are they arguing for?
A. They are arguing on who will clean the house.
B. They are arguing on who will cook their meal everyday.
 C. They are arguing on who will wash the dishes.
D. They are arguing whether who will do the laundry chores.

“Aling pag-ibig pa ang hihigit kaya

Sa pagkadalisay at pagkadakila
Gaya ng pag-ibig sa Tinubuang lupa?
Aling pag-ibig pa? Wala na nga, wala.”
-Andres Bonifacio

Prepared by: Recommending Approval: Approved by:

Richie dela Cruz Arandia Ma. Aurora T. Colorado Erwin U. Abos

Teacher III Master Teacher II OIC-Asst. Principal