Rizal Retraction Controversy Quiz

Which of the following documents is considered a primary source in the Rizal retraction controversy?

• Article by Michael Charleston Chua

• Fr. Balaguer's affidavit

• History textbook by Torres

• Editorial in a newspaper

What was the alleged purpose of Rizal's retraction according to those who support its authenticity?

• To deny his nationalistic writings

• To regain public approval

• To reconcile with the Catholic Church

• To protect his family from exile

The Cuerpo de Vigilancia reports provide which kind of information about Rizal?

• Religious beliefs of Filipinos

• Surveillance of Rizal's visitors and behavior in prison

• Proof that Rizal died a Protestant

• Letters between Rizal and his family

Which of the following is a key argument against the authenticity of Rizal's retraction?

• The retraction document is in Rizal's handwriting

• It was publicly read during his execution

• The original manuscript went missing for years

• Rizal had long desired to return to Catholicism

Who was Fr. Vicente Balaguer in relation to Rizal's retraction?

• A military officer who arrested Rizal

• A lawyer who defended Rizal

• A Jesuit priest who claimed to witness Rizal's retraction

• A relative of Josephine Bracken

Rizal's alleged retraction document was immediately published in all Spanish and Filipino newspapers after his death.

• TRUE

• FALSE

A retraction would contradict Rizal's strong anti-clerical stance in his writings.

• TRUE

• FALSE

All historians agree that the retraction is authentic and factual.

• TRUE

• FALSE

The authenticity of the retraction affects how Rizal is viewed as a national hero.

• TRUE

• FALSE

The controversy over the retraction has been completely resolved with the discovery of the original document.

• TRUE

• FALSE