Quiz on Philippine Literary History

What is the primary focus of the 21st Century Literature module?

• To learn about foreign languages

• To analyze historical events

• To engage in appreciation and critical study of literature

• To study ancient artifacts

Which of the following is a characteristic of Pre-Spanish Literature?

• Religious prose and poetry

• Folk tales

• Modern novels

• Short stories

What is the first Filipino alphabet mentioned in the text?

• Roman alphabet

• Cyrillic alphabet

• Alibata

• Greek alphabet

Who were the Ilustrados?

• Spanish colonizers

• American writers

• Filipino intellectuals educated in Europe

• Filipino farmers

Which of the following is NOT a type of poem that emerged during the Japanese period?

• Karaniwang Anyo

• Sonnet

• Tanaga

• Haiku

What was a common theme in Filipino poetry during the Japanese occupation?

• Romantic love

• Nationalism

• Science fiction

• Historical events

Which literary movement was spearheaded by Jose Rizal and others?

• The Realist Movement

• The Propaganda Movement

• The Romantic Movement

• The Modernist Movement

What type of literature was prevalent during the American regime?

• Literature in Spanish, Tagalog, and dialects

• Only English literature

• Only folk songs

• Only Spanish literature

What was the impact of the Japanese occupation on Philippine literature?

• It became more diverse

• It was interrupted in its development

• It was completely banned

• It flourished in English

Which of the following is an example of a folk song from the pre-colonial period?

• Noli Me Tangere

• Kundiman

• Mi Ultimo Adios

• Ang Fray Botod