Philippine Literature During the American Period Quiz

What was the primary medium of instruction introduced in Philippine schools in 1901?

• French

• Filipino

• Spanish

• English

Who was the first president of the Philippine Republic?

• José Rizal

• Manuel L. Quezon

• Emilio Aguinaldo

• Andres Bonifacio

Which literary genre flourished during the American Period?

• Sarswela

• Epic

• Sonnet

• Haiku

What was the focus of the literary movement known as Realism?

• Nature and emotion

• Social issues and ordinary life

• Political change

• Cultural pride

Which period is characterized by the imitation of Western literary forms?

• Period of Self-Discovery

• Period of Imitation

• Period of Re-Orientation

• Period of Nationalism

Who is known as the 'King of Balagtasan'?

• José Corazón de Jesús

• Wilfrido Ma. Guerrero

• Paz Marquez-Benitez

• Amado V. Hernandez

What significant change occurred in the Period of Re-Orientation?

• Introduction of Filipino as the medium of instruction

• Emergence of bilingual authors

• Shift from Spanish to English as the medium of writing

• Focus on indigenous literature

Which writer is credited with the first Filipino modern short story in English?

• Nick Joaquin

• Paz Marquez-Benitez

• Alejandro G. Abadilla

• Zoilo Galang

What was a common theme explored by writers during the Period of Self-Discovery?

• Political activism

• Colonial oppression

• Love and youth

• Nature and folklore

Which publication played a crucial role in publishing English essays and fiction?

• Philippine Free Press

• Graphic Magazine

• Collegio Folio

• Philippine Herald