QUIZ 1

Who authored the Rizal Law?

ans: sen claro m recto

Which essay explains the causes and implications of Filipinos’ lack national consciousness?

ans:

When was the Rizal Law passed?

ans: june 12 1956

Evaluate the following statements: I. To reach more Filipino students, the novels and other works
of Jose Rizal are to be translated into English, Tagalog and major Philippine dialects. II. The
distribution of Jose Rizal’s novels and other works is free of charge and available to anyone who
desires to read them.

ans: II is true

Why did the Catholic Church oppose the passage of Rizal Law?

ans: anti-chatolics

Which is NOT an objective of the Rizal Law?

ans: intellectual developmnt

What movement was established by ilustrados that exposed the conditions of the Philippines
and asked for reforms from Spain?
ans:propaganda

Evaluate the following statements: I. College students are required to read the unexpurgated
versions of the Noli Me Tangere and El Filibusterismo as part of the Rizal course. II. Students
whose faith could be damaged are exempted to take the Rizal course.

ans: neither

What country colonized Spain at the turn of 19th century?

ans:us

What is the legal basis of including the study of the life and works of Jose Rizal in the curriculum
of high school and college?

ans: 1425 ra

Which statement is NOT true about the passage of the Rizal Law?

ans: student who feel

______________________________

quiz 2

What are the legacies of the Propaganda movement? I. Tripartite view of Philippine history II.
Philippine independence from Spain III. Secularization of Philippine churches IV. The concept of
Filipino nation and identity

ans: 1-2

Which is NOT part of the contents of the La Solidaridad?

ans: reforms

who were the ilustrados

ans: filipino in the middle class

Which is NOT part of the aims of the Propaganda Movement?

ans: initiate armed

What movement was established by Ilustrados which exposed the conditions of the Philippines
and demanded reforms from Spain?

ans: propaganda

What group of people occupies the highest social status in the Philippines during the Spanish
colonial rule?

ans: principalias

Who were the first to be referred to as "Filipinos"?

ans: isulares

Who were the Filipinos who gained wealth from renting huge lands (haciendas) owned by the
friars like the Rizal family?

ans: indios bravos

Why were the GOMBURZA executed? I. They actively supported the secularization movement. II.
They refused to submit to the authority of the regular priests. III. They were accused as the
leaders of the 1872 Cavite Munity. IV. They wrote propaganda materials that exposed the abuses
of the friars.

ans: 1-3
What are the contributions of the Propaganda movement in the history of the Philippines? I. It
inspired the Philippine revolution of 1896 II. It became a catalyst for the development of Filipino
Nationalism III. It paved way for the independence of the Philippines from Spain IV. It served as
an eye-opener for the Filipinos about the abuses of the Spaniards

ans: 1-2-4

What is the objective of the mass-based Filipino nationalism?

ans: political economics and educational reforms

How did the execution of the GOMBURZA influence the emergence of Filipino consciousness?

ans: the execution of the gomburza

Arrange the following events in chronological order. I. 1872 Cavite Mutiny II. Execution of the
Gomburza III. Founding of the La Liga Filipina IV. Establishment of the Propaganda movement

ans : 1.2.4.3

Which group of people were not colonized and have preserved their own culture?

ans: infieles

Which event was viewed by the Spanish government officials as a move to overturn the Spanish
colonial rule in the Philippines?

ans: 1872 cavite

What is the aim of secularization movement?

ans: transfer of authority over parishes from secular priest to the regular priests
Which statements are TRUE about Filipino nationalism? I. It only started to emerge during the
19th century. II. It was a product of an armed revolt against Spain. III. It was introduce by the
Spanish friars through catechism. IV. It is a product of the social, political and economic changes
in the 19th century.

ans: 1.4

Who are the principalias? I. Filipinos who lived and studies in Europe II. Spaniards that were
living in the Philippines III. Unchristianized natives and free from colonial rule IV. Indios who held
positions in the Spanish colonial government

ans: 1.4

How did Jose Rizal influence the emergence of Filipino identity and nationalism? I. His works
deals with citizenship and love for the country. II. He led the Filipinos in an armed revolution
against Spain. III. Rizal through his works inspired Filipinos and became proud of their selves. IV.
Rizal showed and exerted efforts for Filipinos to have interest in their history and identity.

ans: 1.3.4

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quiz 3

Which describes Jose Rizal as a young boy? I. Indolent and Inactive II. Hard-headed and naughty
III. Intelligent and eager to learn IV. Had a frail body and big head

ans: 1.3

What school was known for its equal treatment of Filipino and Spanish students during Rizal's
time?
ans: ateneo municipal

What literary piece made Jose Rizal won the first prize in UST in 1879?

ans: a la juventud filipina

Who is Jose Rizal's mother?

ans : teodora alonso

What was the first course taken by Rizal in UST?

ans: philosophy and letter

Who is Jose Rizal’s father?

ans: francisco mercado

What made Jose Rizal shift to the ophthalmology course while in UST?

ans: his mother on going blind

Where did Jose Rizal start his formal education?

ans: Ateneo Municipal

What is the full name of Jose Rizal?

ans: Jose Protacio Rizal Mercado y Alonso Realonda

Which literary piece made by Jose Rizal is about the love for one’s language?

ans: sa aking mga kabata

How many children were there in the Rizal family?

ans: 11

What literary piece made Jose Rizal won the first prize in Ateneo?

ans:Junto Al Pasig

What is the meaning of the surname 'Rizal'?

ans: green fields

What story read by Rizal when he was a child left an impact on him?

ans: foolish butterfly

When was Jose Rizal born?

ans: francisco

mercado

Which is TRUE about the intellectual development of Jose Rizal?

ans: prevailling system of educationduring his time

Which DOES NOT describe Jose Rizal as a young boy?

ans: hard headed

What course did Rizal finish in Ateneo while studying at UST?

ans: bs of art

When was Jose Rizal born?

ans:June 19, 1861

What is the title of the book read by Rizal and his mother when he was young?

ans: children's friend

Who influenced Jose Rizal's interest in folklores and legends?

ans:his anny

______

quiz 4

How did Jose Rizal describe the feeling of love of the country?

ans: its taught at home

What caused the dwindling of Jose Rizal’s money in Europe?

ans: his father was having hard time

Jose Rizal, finished the Noli Me Tangere in Feb 22, 1887. Who helped him in publishing the
novel?
ans: maximo viola

In his passport, Jose Rizal was a resident of __________.

ans : sta cruz

What was the name of the ship that Rizal rode in from Singapore to Europe?

ans: salvadora

Among the voluminous books read by Jose Rizal, which one was about free people?

ans: the english revolution

What inspired Jose Rizal in writing the poem To the Flowers of Heidelberg?

ans: longingness for his town and loved ones

Who translated the El Amor Patrio when it was featured in the Diariong Tagalog in 1882?

ans : marcelo h del p

What is the El Amor Patrio all about?

ans: an essay written by rizal expressing

What did Rizal bring with him when he left Manila for Europe? I. Diamond ring from Saturnina II.
Handkerchief from Leonor Rivera III. Seven hundred pesos from Paciano IV. Fountain pen from
Francisco Mercado

ans:2.3
What were the courses took and finished by Rizal at the Universidad Central de Madrid? I.
Medicine II. Philosophy and Letters III. Fine Arts: painting and Sculpture IV. Foreign Languages:
French, German and Italian

ans: 2.3

Why did Paciano Rizal covince Jose to go Europe?

ans: to study liberal ideas that will help the filpi

In Rizal’s letter to his family, what were the problems he usually struggled with in Europe? I.
Discrimination II. Homesickness III. Lack of money IV. Poor health

ans 3.4

Which idea was NOT part of Jose Rizal’s congratulatory toast for Juan Luna and Felix Hidalgo?

ans: the idea that genius

In his prose ‘El Amor Patrio’ Rizal associated and compared the patria with _______________.

ans: paradise

What was the poem To the Flowers of Heidelberg all about?

ans : rizal idea of filipino

In June 1882, Jose Rizal wrote an essay entitled El Amor Patrio. What was the essay all about?

ans: love for the country

What was the name of the ship that Rizal boarded from Manila to Singapore?

ans: salvadora
What was the name used by Jose Rizal in his passport going to Europe?

ans: jose mercado

In El Amor Patrio how should men profess or express their love for the country according to Jose
Rizal? I. Armed rebellion II. Peaceful means III. Productive use of science IV. Use of force and
violence

ans: 2.3

PRELIM EXAM

Which work of Jose Rizal did he finish in Berlin, Germany, in February 22, 1887?

Ans: noli me tangere

Which essay discusses the abuses and incompetence of Spanish colonial officers in
the Philippines?

Ans:the distressing

Which essay revealed that Royal decrees from Spain were not implemented in the
Philippines which worsen the conditions of the country?

Ans: the distressing

Quiz5

What country or place impressed Jose Rizal because of its people's courtesy,
cleanliness and industry?

Ans: japan

Which disgusted Jose Rizal when he visited United States of America?

Ans: discrimination to the Chinese

What could be inferred about the status of women in the society from Jose Rizal's 'To
The Young Women of Malolos'?

Ans: governor-general

Who convinced Jose Rizal to go to Europe?

Ans: paciano rizal

What did Rizal do in Calamba after he returned from Europe?

Ans: clinic

Which work done by Jose Rizal corrected what has been falsified and distorted past
and culture in the Philippines prior to Spain’s colonization as observed by the
Spaniards?

Ans: to the young

Which DOES NOT describe the Noli Me Tangere according to the report of the
committee appointed by the governor-general to review the contents of the novel? It
is __________.

Ans: anti-catholic

In his work "To the Young Women of Malolos" why did Rizal praise the young women
of Malolos?

Ans: right to be educated

Why did the people of Calamba write a petition to the administrator of public islands
of Laguna?

Ans: friars in calamba

Why did people flocked to Calamba?

Ans: for them be treated by JR

Where did Jose Rizal plan to establish a colony so that they could be free from the
Spaniards?

Ans: hongkong

What was the real motive of the governor-general in assigning Jose Rizal a personal
escort?

Ans: to spy

Why did Jose Rizal’s friends and family members wanted him not to go back to the
Philippines?

Ans: Spanish authorities

What group was organized by Jose Rizal which encourages Filipinos to be proud of
their race?

Ans: la liga

Which work done by Jose Rizal presented a historical review of the Philippines
encompassing the period of Spanish colonization and the emancipation of the
Philippines from Spain?

Ans: to the young

Which is NOT part of Jose Rizal's predictions in 'The Philippines: A Century Hence'?

Ans: to free from spain

Who helped Jose Rizal in the printing of the El Filibusterismo?

Ans: valentine ventura

Quiz6

Which directly caused the deportation of Jose Rizal to Dapitan?

Ans: la liga

After the disbandment of the La Liga Filipina, members reorganized and the 'society'
was split into two organizations. Which waged a rebellion from the Spanish colonial
regime?

Ans: cuerpos

Who was the woman whom Jose Rizal had fallen in love with in Dapitan?

Ans: Josephine

How did Rizal earn or acquire surgical instruments and medical books while in
Dapitan?

Ans: by sending specimen to eo

Who accompanied Jose Rizal in going back to the Philippines in June 21, 1892?

Ans: paciano rizal or josephine

Why did Rizal’s family oppose the marriage of Jose Rizal and Josephine Bracken?

Ans: non catholic

What is the motto of the La Liga Filipina?

Ans: one like all

What was the activity of Jose Rizal and his students in the subject ‘nature study’?

Ans: collecting specimen of flower

How did Jose Rizal help in the improvement of agriculture in Dapitan?

Ans: he constructed a water system

After the disbandment of the La Liga Filipina, members reorganized and the 'society'
was split into two organizations. Which continued to support the Porpaganda
movement in Europe by sending funds?

Ans: cuerpos

hat could be inferred from the meeting of Jose Rizal and Dr. Pio Valenzuela about the
plans of the Katipunan?

Ans: jr was against the rev.

The funds of the La Liga Filipina were used for __________. I. Publication of La
Solidaridad II. Purchase of guns and ammunitions III. Loaning capital for members
IV. Scholarships for members’ children

Ans: 1.3

Arrange the events chronologically. I. Rizal’s exile in Dapitan II. Founding of the
Katipunan III. Founding of the La Liga Filipina IV. Arrest and detention of Rizal in
Fort Santiago

Ans: 1.3.2.4

Which of the following could be inferred about Jose Rizal in his poem 'Mi Retiro'?

Ans: espicailly to his mother

What caused the disbandment of La Liga Filipina?

Ans: jose rizal was arrested

When was the La Liga Filipina established?

Ans: july 3 1892

How did Rizal earn or acquire surgical instruments and medical books while in
Dapitan?

Ans: by sending specimens

What could be inferred from the meeting of Jose Rizal and Dr. Pio Valenzuela about
the plans of the Katipunan?

Ans: against the revolutiosn

Which is NOT part of the aims of the La Liga Filipina?

Ans: demand reforms

QUIZ 7

What did Rizal mean in these lines: “O lovely: how lovely: to fall that you may rise!
To perish that you may live! ...”?

Ans: Sacrificing one‘s life for the country is a great honor

Where was Jose Rizal detained after being arrested and brought back in the
Philippines?
Ans: Santiago

What ship carried Jose Rizal to Barcelona, Spain?

Ans: S.S espana

Arrange the following events in chronological order. I. Execution of Jose Rizal II. Jose
Rizal was en route to Cuba III. Detention of Rizal in Fort Santiago IV. The outbreak
of the 1896 Philippine revolution

Ans: 2.4.3.1

What were the evidence presented against Jose Rizal?

Ans: Jose Rizal‘s novels and the La Liga Filipina

Why did Jose Rizal issue a manifesto in December 15, 1896?

Ans: Recommend reforms needed to pacify the rebellion

Which was NOT part of Jose Rizal’s intentions in his December 15, 1896 manifesto?

Ans: Swear allegiance to Spain and remain a loyal subject

Which could be inferred from the following stanza of the ‘Mi Ultimo Adios’? “On the
field of battle, fighting with delirium, others give you their lives without doubts,
without gloom. The site nought matters: cypress, laurel or lily: gibbet or open field:
combat or cruel martyrdom are equal if demanded by country and home.” I. Rizal
praised the revolutionaries on the battlefield II. Rizal emphasized that freedom could
be acquired through non-violence III. Rizal expressed the idea that the Spanish rule
will soon be ended by the revolution and his martyrdom IV. Rizal expressed the idea
that revolutionaries and martyrs are the same if they die for the country

Ans: 1.3
How did Jose Rizal describe the revolution in his December 15, 1896 manifesto?

Ans: Absurd and disastrous

Which DIRECTLY caused the arrest of Jose Rizal?

Ans: The establishment of the La Liga Filipina

What did Jose Rizal give Josephine Bracken before he was executed?

Ans: abook emitation Christ

Who gave the title ‘Mi Ultimo Adios’ to Jose Rizal’s last poem?

Ans: mariano ponce

What are the charges against Jose Rizal? I. Traitor to Spain II. Inciting rebellion III.
Illegal association IV. Mason and Anti-Church

Ans: 2.3

In his letters in December 30, 1896, to whom did Jose Rizal apologize for the pain he
had caused him/her?

Ans: Francisco Mercado if (19) teodora Alonso for (20)

Where was Jose Rizal secretly buried after he was executed?

Ans: Paco cemetery

What was the content of Jose Rizal’s manifesto in December 15, 1896?

Ans: Statement of Rizal‘s support to the revolution

Who disguised as a sailor in order to rescue Jose Rizal while on board of a ship going
to Cuba?

Ans: Emilio Jacinto C. Andres Bonifacio ()

Who was Jose Rizal referring to in these lines: “Farewell, sweet foreigner – my
darling, my delight!”?

Ans: Josephine Bracken

Which was NOT emphasized by Jose Rizal in his December 15, 1896 manifesto?

Ans: The study of civic virtues is needed to become worthy of freedom

Who were the intended audience of Jose Rizal in his December 15, 1896 manifesto?

Ans: The Spanish authorities

Quiz 8

To whom did Jose Rizal dedicate the El Filibusterismo?

Ans: gombrza

Who is the character in Jose Rizal’s novels who wanted to become a Spaniard or
European in order to acquire higher social status?

Ans: crisostomo Ibarra

To whom did Jose Rizal dedicate the Noli Me Tangere?

Ans: philippines

Who among the characters in Rizal’s novel advocated reform and education?

Ans: simion

Who were regarded by Jose Rizal as enemies or hindrances of progress, education

and reform?

Ans: Spanish clergies

Which describe the ‘social cancer’? I. The abuses of the Spanish authorities and
clergies II. The lack of qualified medical professionals in the country III. The ‘defects’
that imbibed by Filipinos from Spanish authorities IV. The ignorance of Spain to the
social conditions of the Philippines

Ans: 1.4
What is meant by filibustero?

Ans: educated person

Why did Jose Rizal write his third novel in Tagalog?

Ans: fillipinos

To whom did Jose Rizal dedicate his third novel?

Ans: Filipinos

What is the 'defect' of Filipinos which was criticized and discussed by Jose Rizal in his
novels?

Ans: fanaticism

Who is the revolutionary character in the Noli Me Tangere?

Ans: basilio

Which DOES NOT describe Jose Rizal’s third novel?

Ans: anti Spanish authories

What is the reason for the failure of the revolution in the El Filibusterismo?
Ans: not prepared

What are the topics discussed by Jose Rizal in his third novel? I. Abuses of Spanish
clergies II. Religious fanaticism of Filipinos III. Social transformation through
revolution IV. Power struggle between church and state

Ans: 1.2

Where is the setting of Jose Rizal’s third novel?

Ans: san diego

What are the topics discussed by Rizal in Noli Me Tangere? I. Social cancer II. Armed
revolution III. Religious fanaticism IV. ‘Defects’ of the Spanish regime and those who
oppose them

Ans: 1.3

What are the topics discussed by Rizal in El Filibusterismo? I. Social cancer II. Armed
revolution III. Religious fanaticism IV. ‘Defects’ of the Spanish regime and those who
oppose them

Ans: 2.4

Which describe the ‘social cancer’? I. The abuses of the Spanish authorities and
clergies II. The lack of qualified medical professionals in the country III. The ‘defects’
that imbibed by Filipinos from Spanish authorities IV. The ignorance of Spain to the
social conditions of the Philippines

Ans: 1.4

Quiz 9
Which work of Jose Rizal expresses his views about the roles of Filipino women?

Ans: young women

Which work of Jose Rizal predicted the inevitable collapse of Spanish colonial rule in
Asia and the liberation of the Philippines?

Ans: indolence of the fil

Which poem emphasizes that the youth are the hope of the father land?

Ans: to the fil youth

Which work of Jose Rizal explains the causes and implications of lack of national
sentiments of the Filipinos?

Ans: indolence of the fil

Which could be inferred about Filipino women during the Spanish colonial regime
from the story of the young women of Malolos?

Ans: not educated like men

What qualities should not be possessed by Filipino women for them to fulfill their
genuine roles and duties?

Ans: servitude and obedience

What could be inferred from these lines in the Mi Ultimo Adios: “O lovely: how
lovely: to fall that you may rise! To perish that you may live! ...”?

Ans: sacrificing one’s life is necessary

Which is emphasized by Jose Rizal in the poem To The Filipino Youth?

Ans: the young must use their knowledge and talents

Which statement is NOT true about the historical analysis of Jose Rizal about the
Philippines in his essay Philippines: A Century Hence?\

Ans: the Spanish conquest

All are qualities of Spartan women that Filipino women must emulate except
__________.

Ans: bravery

Which poem depicts Rizal's longing to his family and home town?

Ans: to the flowers of h

Which poem expresses the importance of one’s own language?

Ans: to my fellow children

Which is not part of Jose Rizal’s prediction on the events that could happen in the
Philippines?

Ans: European

Which poem expresses Jose Rizal’s love for the country and his countrymen?

Ans: mi ultimo adios

What could be inferred from these lines in the poem To My Fellow Children: “But
these were lost -- by furious waves were overthrown Like bancas in the stormy sea,
long years ago”?

Ans: the tagalog lang is the same w/ oth.

Which poem expresses Jose Rizal’s contentment of his life in Dapitan?

Ans: mi retiro

What could be inferred from these lines in the poem To The Flowers of Heidelberg:
"Carry, carry, O flowers, my love to my loved ones, peace to my country and its
fecund loam, faith to its men and virtue to its women, health to the gracious beings
that dwell within the sacred paternal home."?

Ans: willingness to sacrifice his life for his

To whom did Jose Rizal dedicated the poem Mi Retiro?

Ans: to his mother

Quiz 10

What act was issued by the Americans which provided for the creation of the Rizal
province?

Ans: act 137

All of the following qualities of Dr. Jose Rizal were used by the Americans to promote
him as the national hero of the Philippines except __________ .

Ans: uncompromising

According to the National Heroes Committee, who is given an implied recognition as

the Philippines’ national hero aside from Dr. Jose Rizal?

Ans: andres B.

Is Jose Rizal an American-sponsored hero?

Ans: no. he was venerated as a hero even before

Why is Rizal dubbed as an ambivalent hero?

Ans: he never made a clear stand in the re

How did the Americans promote Jose Rizal as the country’s national hero according
to Renato Constantino? I. The Americans constructed Rizal monuments all over the
country. II. The Americans implemented laws that made Rizal more popular to the
Filipinos. III. The Americans reduced the popularity of other Filipino historical figures
to promote Jose Rizal. IV. The Americans set the criteria for the selection of
Philippine national hero which favored Jose Rizal.

Ans: 2.3

Which proves that the study of Dr. Jose Rizal is still relevant?

Ans: his ideas and hpilo

Which proves Jose Rizal’s anti-revolution stance?

Ans: dec 15

What are the information stated in the alleged retraction of Dr. Jose Rizal? I. Jose
Rizal’s rejection of masonry II. Jose Rizal’s repudiation of his works III. Jose Rizal’s
disapproval of the revolution IV. Jose Rizal’s marriage to Josephine Bracken

Ans: 1.2
Which statement is TRUE about the selection of the Philippine national hero? I.
Heroes are proclaimed based on their significant contributions in nation-building. II.
The position of national hero is based from people’s continued veneration of the
person. III. The different time periods in the country’s history must be considered in
the selection of national hero.

Ans: 2 only

Which document invoked the perception that Rizal was ambivalent or fence-sitter?

Ans: the testimonies

Which proves that Filipinos already venerated Jose Rizal as national hero before the
Americans recognized him as such?

Ans: the dec 20

Jose Rizal’s alleged retraction was a requirement for him to _________.

Ans: marry

All of the following Filipino historical figures are in the list of candidates for Philippine
national hero except _________.

Ans: Emilio j.

Which is a proof that Jose Rizal was not anti-revolution according to Dr. Floro
Quibuyen?

Ans: pio v.