LIFE, WORKS, AND WRITINGS OF RIZAL

QUIZ #1

I. Morse Type/Modified True or False. Write the letter of the correct answer before the number.
(Erasure means wrong)
A-If the first statement is True and the second is False
B-If the first statement is False and the second is True
C-Both statements are True
D-Both statements are False

1. I- Primary Sources are the physical evidence in history.

II- Newspapers, magazines, journals, encyclopedia, and pamphlets are example of this
source.
2. I- The study of Rizal’s Life, Works and Writings can support and foster the cause of
nationalism for Filipinos especially the youths.
II- Although this law is not declaring that Rizal is a national hero, it can be a positive step
towards enshrining him and other national heroes of the country.
3. I- The National Hero was born on June 19, 1861.
II- Rizal’s mother died when she delivered her seventh child.
4. I- Andres Bonifacio can be a national hero but it is highly questionable that he could have
been the “First President”.
II- The death of Andres Bonifacio in the hands of Aguinaldo was a shame in the history
of the Filipino people.
5. I- Jose was a young boy with a “thirst for knowledge”.
II- He was first taught at home. Then he was sent to Manila.

II. Write “TRUE” if the statement is true and “FALSE” if otherwise. Write your answer before
the number. (Erasure means wrong)
1. The execution of the 3 priests became the catalyst for the Filipinos to raise arms.
2. The events that took place as stated- the death of GomBurZa, and the persecution of his
mother were the trigger points of young Jose to fight the Spaniards up to his last breath.
3. The inclusion also of other works of Rizal such as his letters, paintings, travels can
promote the cause of nationalism.
4. Section 5 of the Rizal Law states that there must be a fund of 300,000 pesos to implement
the said law.
5. Olympia the fifth child, died when Jose Rizal was in Europe because of childbirth.
6. At a young age of 8, Rizal was sent to Biñan.
7. The young moth symbolizes Rizal as a youth and the old moth was his mother and the
light signifying “education”.
8. The Atenean educational system was one of the best trainings for boys.
9. Ateneo de Municipal is a college under the supervision of the Dominican friars.
10. Centurion was the third-best student during Rizal’s times.
III. Identification: Provide the correct answer for the following questions. Write your answer before
the number. (Erasure means wrong).
1. The first-degree Rizal took at UST.
2. How old was Rizal when he passed the final examination in surveying course at Ateneo?
3. The English term for the surname “Mercado”.
4. This tale was imparted to Rizal by Doña Teodora.
5. Rizal considered him as his first teacher in Biñan.
6. He was Rizal’s teacher in Ateneo who taught him the art of sculpture.
7. Arts, Sciences, and _____________ are the core curriculum in Ateneo.
8. For eleven years, Rizal considered her as his childhood sweetheart.
9. It was the first poem by Rizal depicting a sense of nationalism. (In Spanish)
10. Paciano was characterized in the novel Noli Me Tangere as ______________?

“The Youth is the hope of our future.”

-Jose Rizal