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M I D T E R M E X A M I N A T I O N
GE 9: The Life and Works of Rizal
School Year: 2022-2023
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Multiple Choices: Select the correct answer and write it in your answer sheet. Erasure is not allowed.

1. This is known as the Rizal Law:

A. R.A. 1435 B. R.A. 9165 C. R.A. 1445 D. R.A. 1425
2. It is the mandate of State vested upon Rizal Law.
a. The youth must go to school. b. The youth became empowered to generate new ideas.
c. The youth shall support the old ones. d. The youth will read many books.
3. Who Authored the bill 438, which is also known as the Rizal Bill?
A. Sen. Jose P. Laurel B. Cong. Jacobo Z. Gonzales C. Sen. Claro M. Recto D. Pres. Ramon Magsaysay
4. What does Historic Rizal means?
A. Historic Rizal talks about the symbol of nationalism and patriotism. Sometimes the name of schools and streets and even
goods are named after him.
B. Historic Rizal talks about the places and products that are named after Jose Rizal.
C. Historic Rizal talks about Rizal Institutions like Hospitals and even groups.
D. Historic Rizal talks about the real Rizal who was born in Calamba and raised by Don Francisco and Donya Teodora
5. In the Context of Rizal, what is symbol?
A. It conveys meaning not only about itself but about cultural processes and relationships.
B. A kind of text which represent a fixed reality and posits itself as a means of portraying the reality.
C. Anything can be read, interpreted, and analyzed
D. All choices above talk about symbols
6. The Natal day of Jose Rizal.
A. June 18, 1671 B. June 19, 1861 C. June 18, 1861 D. June 18, 1961
7. The Baptism of Jose Rizal
A. June 21, 1861 B. June 22, 1861 C. June 20, 1861 D. June 19, 1861
8. Who was the godparent of Jose Rizal?
A. Fr. Pedro Casanas B. Fr. Rufino Collantes C. Fr. Leoncio Lopez D. Paciano Mercado
9. Where is the Birthplace of Jose Rizal?
A. Calamba, Laguna B. Binan, Laguna C. Caboyao, Laguna D. San Pablo Laguna
10. Who were the parents of Jose Rizal
A. Don Franciso and Donya Teodora B. Don Paciano and Donya Teresa
C. Don Franco and Donya Teodora D. Don Mariano and Donya Teodora
11. Who was the priest that baptized Jose Rizal?
A. Fr. Collantes B. Fr. Casanas C. Fr. Lopez D. Fr. Damaso
12. Who was the family member of Dr. Jose Rizal that is tenant-farmer of the Dominican-owned hacienda.
A. Don Franciso Mercado B. Paciano Mercado C. Donya Teodora Realonda D. Don Mariano Mercado
13. All are the characteristics of the early Filipino Heroes, Except.
A. Firm B. Vigilant C. Bold D. Quiet
14. Which of the following describes the concept of an early Filipino Hero.
I. not a posthumous award given to dead people
II. honorific role and title in the society
III. This is given to random people
IV. Societal Acclamation
A. I and II only B. I, II, and III C. I only D. I, II, III, and IV
15. Mark is tricycle driver, every time he passes a school and observed that they are having their flag ceremony. He
will stop and stand still as the students and teachers sung the Lupang Hinirang. According to Mark, the singing of
Lupang Hinirang is his way in showing respect and love for his country. Which attribute is Mark showing?
A. Nationalism B. Respect C. Patriotism D. Kindness
16. Which of the following are the criteria set by the American in declaring Jose Rizal as the Philippine National
Hero.
I. A Hero who is not Violent and Militant and if possible, preferred peaceful means like education.
II. A Hero who had no qualms on American Imperialism.
III. The motive and methods employed in the attainment of the ideal (Welfare of the country
IV. A hero who is already dead.
A. I, II, and IV B. I, III and IV C. III Only D. I, II, III and IV
17. What is the difference between Symbolic and Historic Rizal?
A. Historic Rizal was the Rizal who lived and died in the 19th century while Symbolic Rizal is the actual Rizal
B. Historic Rizal Is the name of the street that honors the nationalism of Dr. Jose Rizal While Symbolic Rizal is the name of
the school to honor the Patriotism of Rizal.
C. Historic Rizal was the Rizal who was born on the 19th of June 1861 while Symbolic Rizal is the Rizal in the Peso coin.
D. The choices above do not answer the question.
18. Example State University doesn’t include in their curriculum the life and works of Rizal. According to them
since the course is only minor subject, they don’t need to include it in their curriculum. Their justification is that it
only adds burdens in the scholastic life of the students. They should only focus to major subjects which is the
main goal of the students to learn from their course. Did Example State University violate any law?
A. No. The University has academic freedom based on the Article 14 Section 5 of the 1987 Philippine Constitution.
B. Yes. To promote nationalism, all SUCs must teach the life and works of Rizal but this Depends on the Office of the
Academic Affairs.
C. No. Though it is good to include the life and works of Rizal in the curriculum, the SUCs must also think the welfare of the
students
D. Yes. R.A 1425 mandates all schools especially the SUCs to include the life and works of Rizal in their curriculum.

19. In the time of pandemic, a lot of health workers had sacrificed themselves just to save many lives. They choose
to live far from their families and loved ones for months or more to be on duty in health facilities and taking care of
those sick. Some health workers are even lost lives in saving others. Do you agree that the health workers are
heroes?
A. Yes. They sacrificed a lot and even lose their lives just to save others. They have a choice to stay at home but they to
opted to help the country in fighting against the virus.
B. Yes. Because one of my family members is a health worker, this makes us popular
C. No. Only those who fight for the freedom of the country shall be declare as hero.
D. No. We already have a bunch of Heroes. They are enough.
20. According to Dr. Jose Rizal, “the youth is the hope of our future”. Would you agree? Why?
A. Yes. Because youth are capable in promoting nation building.
B. Yes. Because I am part of the youth sector.
C. No. A lot of youth today causes troubles.
D. No. It is the adult.

Essay: Write your thoughts about the topics listed below. Discuss comprehensively.

1. Given a chance to select a hero, who will you select? Explain your answer.
2. According to Rizal, “Youth is the hope of the nation”. Given the current situation involving youth in this generation, are you
still convinced that the youth is the hope of the nation? Explain why?