Aurora Pioneers Memorial College

Aurora, Zamboangadel Sur

Test 1-Multiple Choice. Choose the letter of the best answer. Write the chosen letter on a separate sheet of paper.

1. During this period, Jose Rizal’s works such as Noli Me Tangere and El Filibusterismo were written to awake the mind of our
countrymen.
a. a. Spanish Period b. American Period c. Pre-Spanish Period d. Period of Enlightenment
2. The Philippines had literature such as legends, folktakes, folksongs, and the like.
a. a. Spanish Period b. Japanese Period c. Pre-Spanish Period d. Period of Enlightenment
3. In this period, religious books were written, such as Doctrina Cristiana and Urbana and Felisa, to support or
contradict the Catholic Church.
a. a. Spanish Period b. American Period c. 21st Century Period d. Period of Enlightenment
4. Filipino writers went into all forms of literature like news, reporting, poetry, stories play, essays, and novels which clearly
depicted their love of country and their longings for independence.
a. a. Edsa I Period b. American Period c. Pre-Spanish Period d. The 3rd Republic Period
5. Filipino literature was given a break during this period for the Filipino literature was prohibited from using. Many wrote
plays, poems, short stories, etc. Topics and themes were often about life in the provinces.
a. Japanese Period b. American Period c. Pre-Spanish Period d. American Period
6. Chant (Bulong) was used in witchcraft or enchantment especially in remote places in the Visayas.
a. Japanese Period b. Rebirth of Freedom c. Pre-Spanish Period d. Period of Enlightenment

7. Lagaylay was used in a special occasion for the Pilareños of Sorsogon during May time to get together.
a. Spanish Period b. New Society Period c. Pre-Spanish Period d. Period of 3rdRepublic
8. PAGIBIG SA TINUBUANG LUPA was translated from theSpanish AMOR PATRIA of Rizal, published on August 20, 1882, in
Diariong Tagalog.
a. Spanish Period b. American Period c. Pre-Spanish Period d. Period of Enlightenment
9. Tagalog Zarzuela, Cenaculo and the Embayoka of the Muslims were presented in the rebuilt Metropolitan Theater, the
Folk Arts Theater and the Cultural Center of the Philippines.
a. New Society Period b. American Period c. 21st Century Period d. Period of 3rdRepublic
10. Haiku, is short with a measure and rhyme consisting of 17 syllables which had favorable diminishing effect on Tagalog
literature.
a. New Society Period b. American Period c. 21st Century Period d. Period of 3rdRepublic
11. English as medium of instruction was introduced in the schools as intellectual language of education in this period.
a. New Society Period b. American Period c. 21st Century Period d. Period of 3rd Republic
12. This is the period wherein the youth became vocal with their sentiments and demanded change in the government.
a. Spanish Period b. Period of Activism c. Pre-Spanish Period d. Period of 3rdRepublic

13. Filipinos during this period were hookedin reading magazines and comics.
a. New Society Period b. American Period c. Period of 3rdRepublic d. 21st Century Period
14. “Ang Bayan ko” was a song popularized in this period.
a. Period of 3rdRepublic b. New Society Period c. 21st Century Period d. Post-EDSA 1Period

Test II-Fill in the Blanks: Fill the blanks with the correct answer (Use separate paper).

1. These are made up of stories about life, adventure, love, horror, and humor where one can derive
lessons.
2. These are one of the oldest forms of Philippine literature that emerged in thepre-Spanish period.
3. The first Filipino alphabet, called ALIBATA, was replaced by the Roman alphabet.
4. It manifests the artistic feelings of the Filipinos and shows their innate appreciation for and love of
beauty.
5. There were many recreational plays performed by Filipinos during the Spanish times.
6. This movement was spearheaded mostly by the intellectual middle-class like Jose Rizal, Marcelo
delPilar; Graciano Lopez Jaena, Antonio Luna, Mariano Ponce, Jose Ma. Panganiban, and Pedro Paterno.
7. It is Linguistically, Americans influenced Filipino writers to write using English language.
8. The common theme of most poems during the Japanese occupation was nationalism, country,
love, and life in the barrios, faith, religion, and the arts.
9. A poem of free verse that the Japanese like. It was made up of 17 syllables divided into three lines.
10. Like the Haiku, is short, but it had measure and rhyme.
11. He said that youth activism in 1970-72 was due to domestic and worldwide causes. Because of the
ills of society, the youth moved to seek reforms.
12. During this revolution, the youth became vocal with their sentiments. They demanded a change in
the government.
13. On period started on September 21, 1972. The Carlos Palanca Awards continued to give annual
awards.
 14. Is dealt with patience, regard for native culture, customs, and the beauties of nature and
surroundings.
15. This nation became a new nation, and this, former President Marcos called “The New Republic of
the Philippines.”

B. Fill the missing word inside the box.

THE SUN AND THE MOON

In the olden days, like the , the had also children which were
yellowish in color, very bright and .
The star of the moon, however, were reddish and cool. That was
scared that his would wither and die if they play with the star children of the
.
The moon to the sun that they kill their children who were crowding the heavens
with their number.
When the sun had killed her children, the moon merely hid behind the clouds.
In the , when the clouds faded, the moon stars .
This angered the sun so he gave chase to the . Thus, when he overtakes the moon,
we have the so-called eclipse.
Every , the sun kills the moon stars that he catches.
Until now, this chase continues and because the moon still continues…

Test III-True or False: Write the word Century if the statement is true and write Literature if the statement is false.
(Use another sheet of paper).
1. In four days from February 21-25, 1986, the so-called People Power (Lakasng Bayan) prevailed.
2. EDSA revolution 1, in the short span of the existence of the real Republic of the Philippines, several changes
already became evident.
3. . 21st Century learners are demanded to be ICT inclined to compete with the style and format of writing as
well.
4. In the olden days, like the moon, the sun had also star children which were yellowish in color, very bright and
very hot.
5. The star children of the sun.
6. After ten years of military rule during the period of the third republic and some changes in the life of the Filipino,
which not started under the New Society, Martial Rule was at last lifted on January 2, 1981.
7. The poems during this period of the Third Republic were realistic and revolutionary.
8. On January 4, 1981, former President Marcos called “The New Republic of the Philippines.”
9. In four days from February 21-25, 1986, the so-called People Power (Lakasng Bayan) prevailed.
10. During this period of the third republic, many Filipino songs dealt with themes that were true-to-life like those of
grief, poverty, aspirations for freedom, love of God, of country and fellowmen.