RZAL 311 Quiz 1 (Prelims 1st Sem, AY20-21)

The Life and Works of Jose Rizal

Chapter 1

Multiple Choice

Which of the following does NOT describe Jose Rizal?

• He was an erudite.

• He is the Greatest Hero of all the Race.

• He is the Founder of Philippine Nationalism.

• He is the most prominent advocate for reforms.

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is the complete name of Jose Rizal?

• Jose Protacio Rizal Mercado

• Jose Protacio Rizal Mercado Y Alonzo Realonda

• Jose Protacio Mercado Rizal Y Alonzo Realonda

• Jose Protacio Realonda Rizal Y Alonzo Mercado

Multiple Select

The Rizal Law has three (3) main goals. What are these goals? Check the correct boxes below.

• To pay tribute to our national hero for devoting his life and works in the shaping of the Filipino character.

• To gain an inspiring source of patriotism thru the study of Rizal's life, works and writings.

• To learn the significant values and attitudes of Jose Rizal in order to use them in our daily lives.

• To rededicate the lives of the youth to the ideals of freedom and nationalism.

Multiple Choice

The contents of the Rizal law is divided into different sections. Which section requires the schools to have an adequate number of copies of Rizal's two greatest novels in their libraries?

• Section 1

• Section 2

• Section 3

• Section 4

• Section 5

Multiple Choice

Which of the following sections orders the Board of National Education to publish the Noli and El Fili novels in English, Tagalog, and other major Philippine languages?

• Section 1

• Section 2

• Section 3

• Section 4

• Section 5

Multiple Choice

Which section of the Rizal Law mandates the students to read the two greatest novels of Rizal, which shall be included in the curricula of all schools, colleges, and universities, whether public or private?

• Section 1

• Section 2

• Section 3

• Section 4

• Section 5

Multiple Select

True or False. Jose Rizal was an American-sponsored hero.

• True

• False

Multiple Select

Aside from your answer in the previous number, what other factors contributed to Rizal's acceptability as a national hero for the Americans? Tick the correct box/es.

• Rizal was already dead when American invasion started in the Philippines.

• Rizal had no embarrassing quotations against the Americans.

• Rizal was already a symbol of martyrdom during the Spanish period.

• Rizal was a man of peace.

Multiple Choice

The following are reasons why your answer in the previous number chose Rizal as the national hero EXCEPT for:

• Rizal was the honorary member of the Katipunan.

• Rizal's guidance was often sought after by the emissaries.

• Rizal's name was one of the passwords of the secret society that fought for the country's freedom.

Multiple Choice

By virtue of Act _____ of the Philippine Commission, Rizal province was named in his honor.

• Act No. 345

• Act No. 137

• Act No. 375

• Act No. 145

Multiple Choice

How old was Rizal when he experienced the first turning point of his life?

• 10 years old

• 11 years old

• 12 years old

• 13 years old

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is the major factor that led Rizal to open his eyes to the abuses of the Spanish regime and devote himself to avenge the victims of the Spaniards in the future?

• Racial Discrimination

• Inequality

• the martyrdom of Gomburza

• the injustices of the Guardia Civil

Multiple Select

What conclusions were drawn about Filipinos in making Rizal our national hero? Tick the correct box/es.

• Filipinos love peace.

• Filipinos love freedom and justice.

• Filipinos value intelligence.

• Filipinos value virtue and sacrifice.

Open Ended

In not more than 3 sentences, explain why Jose Rizal was not a man of war, but a man of peace (3 points).