RAMON MAGSAYSAY MEMORIAL COLLEGES

GENERAL EDUCATION PROGRAM

General Santos City, Philippines

Literature of the Philippines

PRELIM EXAMINATION

SCORE
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General direction: Read the directions carefully. Use black/blue pen only. Write legibly on the test paper. Follow the allotted time in
answering this exam. Any form of erasure will gain no credit. NO cheating.

1. Who is the goddess of the Mayon Volcano?. 6. On certain days, when the tip of the volcano is shrouded
a. Maria Makiling b. Daragang Magayon in mist and clouds, what did the old folks say of what
c. Bathala d. Anahaw Panganoron does with Magayon?
2. Who is the great hunter and powerful chieftain from Iriga, a. Hugging her b. Scolding her
who courted Daragang Magayon by lavishing her father c. Kissing her d. Comforting her
with fabulous gifts? 7. It stands as the pride of Ilocos since this epic was
a. Pagtuga b. David notable for being the first Philippine folk epic to be recorded
c Rajah Makusog d. Sulayman in
3. Who happened to be passing by the river and heard the written form.
maidens frantic cry for help and saved the maiden from a. Tungkung Langit and Alunsina b. Biag ni Lam-ang
drowning? c. Mount Mayon d. Magat River
a. Pagtuga b. Panganoron 8.He is the son of Don Juan and Namongan.
c. Pangonoron d. Ibalon a.Alunsina b. Magat
4. In what particular river did Daragang Magayon gone to c Tungkung Langit d. Lam-ang
take a bath? 9. She is the wife of lam-ang, daughter of the
a. Yawa River b. Sahara River richest man of the town.
C. Yaweh River d. Magat River a.Alunsina b. Magat
5. What caused Daragang Magayon's death as she was c Tungkung Langit d. Ines Kannoyon
about to meet her beloved Panganoron?. 10. It refers to the heroic genre that is prevalent in many
a. Astray Arrow b. Bow epic poetries?
c. Sharp Knife d. Sword a. Tungkung Langit and Alunsina b. Biag ni Lam-ang
c. Mount Mayon d. Magat River

Test II. Matching Type. Match the origin of each Literature to Column B. Write the letter of the correct answer on space provided.

COLUMN A COLUMN B
1. Alamat ng Bulkang Mayon .
2. Don Juan Panganiban. A. Son of Don Juan And Namongan
3. Namongan. B. Wife of Don Juan Panganiban
4. Lam-ang. C. Father of Lam-ang
5. Biag ni Lam-ang D. Region V (Bicol Region)
6. The largest river system in the country. E. Magat River
7. Powerful Chieftain from Iriga. F. Pagtugon
8. The Legend of The Magat River G. bravery, sacrifice, heroism, justice
9. Father of Magayon H. Makusog
10. Goddess of Mount Mayon I. Daragang Magayon
J. Region II (Cagayan Valley)
Test III. Discussion. (5pts each)

1. Explore the significance of Lam-ang's journey and heroic deeds in shaping the cultural and moral values of the Ilocano people.
How does Lam-ang's character embody the ideals and beliefs of the community, and what lessons can be drawn from his
adventures?

2. Analyze the character of Magayon in the Legend of Mayon Volcano. What are her motivations, strengths, and weaknesses,
and how do they contribute to the plot of the story? Discuss the symbolism of the tragic love story of Daragang Magayon and
Panganoron, and how has it influenced the local arts, literature, and traditions?

3. Do you think there's a moral lesson learned from the different literatures that were discussed? If yes, cite at least 1 literature
that you think left an impact towards understanding our culture and traditions.

4. Why is Philippine literature important, and how has it contributed to the cultural, social, and historical development of the
Philippines?