Wesleyan University Philippines

Maria Aurora, Aurora

Rizal Life, Works and Writings

Midterm Examination
Higher Education Department

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Test I. True or False. On the space at left of each number, write

capital T if the statement is true and capital F if the statement is false.
(Right minus Wrong) before answering read it cautiously.

F 1. Rizal is known for his writings specialy the Noli Me Tangere that
means The Filibuster.

T 2. The Noli Me Tangere came out in the year 1887.

T 3. Rizal was a fan of Visual Arts.

T 4. Rizal has a version of comic strip “the monkey and the turtle”.

T5. The Monkey and the trutle that Rizal version has is use by him
while playing with his nephew.

F 6. Apolinario Mabini is the leader of KKK or the Kataas taasan,

kagalang-galangang katipunan ng mga Anak ng Bansa.

F 7. Andres Bonifacio is the leader of KKK or the Kataas taasan,

kagalang-galangang katipunan ng mga Anak ng Bansa.

T 8. Alexander Dumas is the Author of The Count of Monte Crsito.

T 9. The Guardia Civil is created in the year 1868.

T 10. KKK stands for kataas taasan, kagalang galangang katipunan ng

mga anak ng bayan.

Test II. Multiple Choices: (Underline the correct answer)

11. The Noli Me Tangere is Pubished at?
(London, United Kingdom, Berlin, Germany,Manila,
Philippines,New York, USA)

12. The El Filibusterismo is Published at?

(London, United Kingdom, Berlin, Germany,Manila,
Philippines,New York, USA)

13. What poem of Rizal has a meaning of My Last Farewell?

(Pag ibig sa tinubuang Lupa, Mi Multi Mo A Dios, Mi Ultimo A
Dios, Farewell)

14. What comic strip Rizal has own version?

(The Monkey and The Turtle, Ang Lobo, Bob Uy, Maria Makiling
)

15. Rizal is a fan of what kind of art.

(Music, Moro Moro, Sports, Visual.)

16. What is the pen name of Jose Rizal.

(Juan Pedro, Calamba, P. Jacinto, Sulatin Pangwakas)

17. What is the name of Rizal’s sister that whom shred his first tears?
(Consuelo. Concha,Teresita,Maria)

18. Who is Rizal’s First love?

(Segunda Katigbak, Leonora Agoncillo, Josefa
Llanes,Josephine Bracken)

19. Rizal wrote his memoirs from 1872 to 1881, and it was composed
of how many chapters?
(8, 9, 2, 12)

20. What kind of insect did his mother compare Rizal to?
(Cockroach, Worms, Butterly, Moth)

Test III. Enumeration:

1-2 what are the 2 various Eurpoean Literature that read by Rizal.

-The count of Monte Cristo

-The Three Musketeers

3-5 Enumerate the 3 priest that was executed on Feb. 17, 1872
-Mariano Gomez
-Jacinto Zamora
-Jose Burgos

6-7 Two poular novel of Rizal.

-Noli Me Tangere
- El Filibustersimo

8-9 What are the two groups in Southern Tagalog who steal and do
bad things?

-Brigandage
-Tulisanes

10-17 Let's take a look at each chapter of the memoirs written by

Rizal and what is there about each chapter.

1- Childhood in Calamba
2- First away from home
3- Rizal’s memories specially his mother’s case
4- 5 rizals count his time as a student in ateneo
6-dedicated to Segunda Katigbak, his first love.
7-No significant events
8- recalls the fable of the lamp.

18-19 What are the 2 Views of Rizal in History

-Bipartite
-Tripartite

20 Who is the writer of SUCESOS DE LAS ISLAS FILIPINAS

-Antonio De Morga

Test IV. Discuss the following.

1. If you were to write about your life, what details would you write
about? To whom would
you dedicate it?

2. Reflect on your personal belongings and choose which one do you

value the most? Is there a sentimental value attached to it? How was
it made and will you ever be able to live without it? Why or Why not?

3. Reflect on why Rizal highlighted the story of the moth in the last
chapter of his memorias. What was the message intended by Rizal
through this story? Is the moral of the story still applicable for today's
generation? What does the light symbolize?
4.Reflect on the use of history to address current issue. How do you
think the narratives of the past can help us in understanding the
issues of the country? Does the history repeat itself?

5. What were the most important economic changes in the

Philippines during the 19th century?

6. Based on your personal assessment, how were these events in the

19th century crucial to the formation of Rizal's love for his country?

Prepared By:

Mario Tubay, MPA

Rizal Instructor

Checked and Noted By:

Dr. Ferdinand E Romano

Program Coordinator

Approved By:

Prof. Rodolfo G. Reyes II

O.I.C. Dean, College of Education