Module 3_What's New (Apo on the wall by Bj Patino)

How would you describe the persona’s relationship with his father?

• The father and the persona are close with each other.

• The father allows the persona to freely roam around the office.

• The father is strict and authoritarian towards the persona.

• The persona can comfortably open up to his father.

What do the lines 7 to 9 “ to prove that he works hard, he also brought a photo of his boss whom he calls Apo” imply about the persona’s father?

• The persona’s father seems to admire Apo.

• The persona’s father hates Apo.

• The persona’s father is scared of his boss.

• The persona’s father is required to have a photo of his boss

Who is Apo in the poem?

• Ferdinand E. Marcos

• Fidel V. Ramos

• Joseph E. Estrada

• Rodrigo R. Duterte

In lines 17 to 18 “told me that was no place for a boy, only men”, what kind of values does the father want to teach his son?

• Kindness and humility as a Filipino.

• Dependability and reliability as a son.

• Honesty and loyalty towards the family.

• Discipline and respect towards elders and authorities.

How do lines 23 to 24 “that scary Jesus in the whole way, saying I know what you are doing” reflect faith as part of Filipino culture?

• Most Filipinos are scared to commit sin because Jesus is omniscient.

• The portrait of Jesus in the hallway has a hidden surveillance camera.

• Most Filipinos are careful when someone is watching.

• All Filipinos are hospitable and caring.