Department of Education

Region IV - B MIMAROPA
Division of Oriental Mindoro
District of Gloria
MALAMIG NATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL

1st QUARTER EXAMINATION

21st Century from the Philippine Literature

I. Direction: Read the statement for each item and shade the letter of the correct answer. Use the answer
sheet for choosing the correct answer.
1. Jose Rizal’s works such as Noli Me Tangere and El Filibusterismo were written to awake the mind of our countrymen.
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. 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. 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 plays, essays, and novels which
clearly depicted their love of country and their longings for independence.
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 to use. 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. The 3rd Republic Period
6. Chant (Bulong) was used in witchcraft or enchantment especially in far places in 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 3rd Republic
8. Philippine regional literature can be BEST described as –
A. Dynamic B. Outdated C. Spoken D. Traditional
9. Imagery in poetry pertains to –
A. Mental pictures B. Unique drawings C. Vague resemblances D. Word creations
10.The use of the vernacular in regional literature is –
A. discouraged because many people do not understand a piece not written in either English or Tagalog.
B. encouraged so that the culture and tradition of a people are upheld despite effects of modernity.
C. opposed for the reason that it constrains the expression of thoughts, feelings, and ideas of a writer.
D. affirmed by many for it allows free flow of feelings and insights not understandable to readers
11. A valid observation of literary development in the Philippines is that –
A. History is recorded only in the oral tradition of the country.
B. No literature could reflect the richness of our country’s experiences.
C. Literary masterpieces are written by great persons with great remembrances.
D. Literature developed alongside Philippine history.
12. Because of the archipelagic nature of the Philippines, its geographical features, and the presence of various ethno-
linguistic groups in the country, regional literature has become –
A. Anti-modern and traditional B. Short yet vivid
C. Rich and varied D. Nationalistic
13. A statement of fact about Philippine regional literature is –
A. It mirrors the deeply ingrained Filipino values, culture and tradition even when keeping up with the changing
times.
B. It reflects the conservatism of indigenous folks who have maintained a backward expression styles.
C. It embraces only the written compilation of literary works in various styles and genres.
D. It depicts the influences of various colonizers that occupied the country for more than three centuries.
14. An element in poetry that refers to the image or picture created in the minds of readers that helps give light to the
main idea is –
A. Form B. Imagery C. Rhythm D. Sound pattern
15. It simply means such an accumulative process of handing down texts for future generations.
A. Literary tradition B. Literary Symbol C. Literary Genre D. Literary Criticism
16. It refers to writing considered to be an art form or any single writing deemed to have artistic or intellectual value,
often due to deploying language in ways that differ from ordinary usage.
A. Literature B. Poetry C. Technical Writing D. Reading and Writing
17. This is often defined as a short piece of writing on a particular subject, also defined as a short piece of an account of
historical, personal and academic events.
A. Literature B. Essay C. Poetry D. Fiction
18. It is an important component of writing for it shows the essay’s personality as much as you would if you were the
one telling the story to someone else.
A. Writer’s Language B. Writer’s Style C. Writer’s Viewpoints D. Writer’s Voice
19. An award-winning Filipina fictionist who has written 5 short fiction, 2 novels, 11 essays, 4 literary criticisms and won
numerous awards. The author of the excerpt from New York City Post 9/11.
A. Fe Hidalgo B. Maria Fe Hidalgo C. Cristina Pantoja-Hidalgo D. Amanda Pantoja-Hidalgo
20. He is one of the first contemporary poets and also known for introducing the reversed consonance rhyme scheme in
poetry.
A. Amado V. Hernandez B. Jose Garcia Villa C. Nick Joaquin D. Carlos P. Romulo
21. The writer is known for Rosales Saga. It is a series of novels that are set from the Spanish colonial period to the
proclamation of Martial Law in the 1970s.
A. Francisco Sionil Jose B. Jose Garcia Villa C. Amado V. Hernandez D. Nick Joaquin
22. The writer has the Poetry Collections like Likhang Dila, Likhang Diwa (1993) and Balaybay: Mga Tulang Lunot at
Manibalang (2002) Spanish Period
A. Bienvenido S. Lumbera B. Jose Garcia Villa C. Francisco Sionil Jose D. Nick Joaquin
23. The writer incorporated humor as a literary device which aims to make the audience or readers laugh or be amused.
A. Bienvenido S. Lumbera B. Jose Garcia Villa C. Francisco Sionil Jose D. Alejandro R. Roces
24. The writer was known for his/her moral profoundness. One of his/her remarkable short stories, "The Black Monkey,"
won third prize in the Carlos Palanca Memorial Award.
A. Francisco Sionil Jose B. Jose Garcia Villa C. Edith L. Tiempo D. Alejandro R. Roces
25. This writer performed significant deeds in the field of Philippine literature. He founded the Galian sa Arte at Tula
(GAT) with the other poets Teo Antonio and Mike Bigornia in 1970.
A. Amado V. Hernandez B. Virgilio S.Almario C. Nick Joaquin D. Carlos P. Romulo
26. His novels and short stories depict a wide scope of social underpinnings and struggles of the Filipino masses. He is
the country’s most influential living writer who employs realism through his narrative techniques and styles.
A. Francisco Sionil Jose B. Virgilio S.Almario C. Nick Joaquin D. Carlos P. Romulo
27. He pioneered the development of the short story as lyrical prose-poetic form
A. Francisco Sionil Jose B. Francisco Arcellana C. Nick Joaquin D. Carlos P. Romulo
28. The writer has one of the great contributions to Philippine literature not only because the work shows one’s love for
his country and freedom but also of being proud as a Filipino.
A. Francisco Sionil Jose B. Francisco Arcellana C. Nick Joaquin D. Carlos P. Romulo
29. It is a genre of speculative fiction dealing with imaginative concepts such as futuristic science and technology, space
travel, time travel, faster than light travel, parallel universe and extra-terrestrial life.
A. Digi-Fiction B. Doodle Fiction C. Science Fiction D. Creative Non-Fiction
30. A literary genre which combines three media: book, movie/video and internet website.
A. Digi-Fiction B. Doodle Fiction C. Science Fiction D. Creative Non-Fiction
31. Literary presentation where the author incorporates doodle writing and drawings, and handwritten graphics in place
of traditional font Spanish Period.
A. Digi-Fiction B. Doodle Fiction C. Science Fiction D. Creative Non-Fiction
32. Stories told almost completely in dialogue simulating social network exchanges.
A. Chick Lit B. Digi-Fiction C. Hyper Poetry D. Text-Talk Novel
33. It is a genre fiction which addresses issues of modern womanhood, often humorously and lightheartedly.
A. Chick Lit B. Digi-Fiction C. Hyper Poetry D. Text-Talk Novel
34. What is the complete name of Jose Rizal?
A. Jose Protacio Mercado Rizal Alonzo Y Realonda B. Jose Promacio Mercado Rizal Alonzo Y Relalonda
C. Jose Promatio Mercado Rizal Azunsion Y Realonda D. Jose Protacio Mercado Rizal Asuncion Y Realond
35. When was Dr. Jose Rizal executed? A. December 13, 1896 B. December 03, 1896
C. December 30, 1896 D. December 30, 1986
36. Who is Padre Faura in the life of Jose Rizal?
A. teacher of Dr. Jose Rizal B. enemy of Dr. Jose Rizal
C. father of Dr. Jose Rizal D. neighbor of Dr. Jose Rizal
37. What figure of speech is comparing two unlike objects and uses the word, “like”?
A. Rhyme B. Simile C. Metaphor D. Repetition
38. What do we call the figure of speech in which a thing , an idea, or an animal is given attributes?
A. Metaphor B. Simile C. Personification D. Irony
39. __________is a figure of speech that signifies contradiction.
A. Irony B. Simile C. Personification D. Metaphor
40. Who is the writer of the poem, “Padre Faura Witnesses the Execution of Rizal”?
A. Daniel Remoto B. Danilo Remoto C. Danny Remoto D. Danton Remoto
41. What biographical fact does Danton Remoto has in his poem?
A. his work experiences B. school where he graduated
C. his favorite national hero D. his favorite teacher
42. Which among the types of contexts enhances the reader’s understanding based on the biographical facts?
A. Sociocultural Context B. Biographical Context C. Linguistic Context D. Literary Context
43. What is the longest bridge in the Philippines?
A. Buntun Bridge B. San Juanico Bridge C. Marcelo Fernan Bridge D. Candaba Viaduct
44. Which is said to have been the Leyte’s Capital during the American Period?
A. Borongan B. Dolores C. Basey D. None of the Above
45. What typhoon severely affects Basey, Leyte in December, 2013?
A. Yolanda B. Haiphong C. Thelma D. Pablo
46. Which of the following best explains why Jose Rizal was executed?
A. Rizal fought for freedom using arms and weapons.
B. Rizal betrayed the trust of his friends and fellow men.
C. Rizal was convicted with sedition or asking his fellow men to rebel against the Spanish regime.
D. Rizal was charged with using the government’s money for his own personal use.
47. Where was Rizal executed?
A. Rizal Park or formerly Luneta or Bagumbayan B. inside the walled city of Intramuros in Manila
C. Manila Observatory D. Ateneo Municipal
48. How did Jose Rizal die?
A. He was stabbed to death. B. He died through firing squad.
C. He died through electric chair. D. He drowned in the ocean.
49. Which sentence best describes context?
I. Context is the condition or the environment that helps the reader understand a narrative or a literary text.
II. The function of context is to provide a background or picture of the situation, and of who is involved.
III. Context is important because it gives the reader idea as to the origin and meaning of some words.
IV. The purpose of context is to assess the reader’s background knowledge about text’s theme.
A. II and IV B. II and III C. III and IV D. I and II
50. How is Jose Rizal fondly called by Padre Faura?
A. Joriz B. Juan C. Pepe D. Anton

Prepared by:

CLARIZZEL B. ESPINA
SHS T-II Checked by:

MARCIANO S. ATIENZA Jr.,PhD.

Principal III