21st Century Literature Quiz

What does the term '21st Century Literature' mainly refer to?

• Literary works from the past centuries

• Oral literature passed down through generations

• Literature written and published from the year 2000 onwards

• Foreign literature only

Which of the following is a characteristic of 21st century literature?

• Focuses on myths and legends

• Deals only with printed texts

• Utilizes digital platforms and multimedia

• Emphasizes traditional storytelling

Which literary genre is commonly used by Filipino authors today to express social issues?

• Fable

• Contemporary fiction

• Epic

• Allegory

Which of the following best describes “flash fiction”?

• A novel with multiple volumes

• A short story with no plot

• A very short story that can be read in a few minutes

• A story with pictures only

Which Filipino writer is known for “The Woman Who Had Two Navels”?

• Nick Joaquin

• Lualhati Bautista

• F. Sionil Jose

• Jose Garcia Villa

Literature helps in understanding culture because:

• It always tells factual events

• It reflects beliefs, customs, and traditions of a people

• It teaches grammar rules

• It avoids discussing cultural aspects

Which of the following is a theme often found in Philippine literature?

• Space exploration

• Colonial experience and identity

• Scientific discovery

• Life in the Arctic

Who is a National Artist for Literature in the Philippines?

• Bob Ong

• Jessica Zafra

• Nick Joaquin

• Paulo Coelho

What do we call literature that is written in a regional language or dialect?

• Postcolonial literature

• Canonical literature

• Regional literature

• Digital literature

What is one of the advantages of digital literature in the 21st century?

• It is always handwritten

• It is published in ancient books

• It can reach more people through online platforms

• It is only available in libraries