Diagnostic Test for 21st Century Literature

1. Which literary period in the Philippines is primarily characterized by oral traditions like epics, riddles, and folk songs?

• Spanish Colonial Period

• Pre-colonial Period

• American Colonial Period

• Japanese Occupation

2. During which period did literature shift from religious themes to more nationalistic and reform-oriented works?

• Pre-colonial Period

• Japanese Occupation

• Propaganda and Revolutionary Period

• Contemporary Period

2. "Noli Me Tángere" and "El Filibusterismo" by Jose Rizal were significant works during which literary period?

• American Colonial Period

• Spanish Colonial Period

• Post-War Republic

• Contemporary Period

2. The introduction of English as a medium of instruction heavily influenced Philippine literature during what period?

• Spanish Colonial Period

• Pre-colonial Period

• American Colonial Period

• Japanese Occupation

2. Which period saw a resurgence of interest in Filipino themes and a temporary decline in English literary output due to wartime restrictions?

• Spanish Colonial Period

• Pre-colonial Period

• American Colonial Period

• Japanese Occupation

2. The epic "Biag ni Lam-ang" is a representative text primarily from which Philippine region?

• Central Visayas

• Ilocos Region

• Bicol Region

• Mindanao

2. Which of the following works is considered one of the earliest examples of a Filipino novel written in English?

• Ang Mahal na Passion ni Jesu Cristong Panginoon Natin

• Florante at Laura

• A Child of Sorrow

• Dead Stars

2. The "Pasyon" is a lengthy narrative poem popular during the Spanish Colonial Period, focusing on what theme?

• Chivalry and romance

• Nationalism and revolution

• The passion and death of Christ

• Rural life and customs

2. "How My Brother Leon Brought Home a Wife" by Manuel Arguilla is a classic short story known for its depiction of?

• Urban poverty

• Provincial Life and customs

• Political Corruption

• Science Fiction

2. Which literary genre is "Florante at Laura" by Francisco Balagtas an example of?

• Senakulo

• Moro-Moro

• Korido

• Awit