Canonical Philippine Authors

What is the theme commonly found in Amado V. Hernandez’s literary works?

• Romance and fantasy

• Filipino mythology

• Socio-political issues

• War and horror

Who was known for writing “Luha ng Buwaya”, a novel about farmers uniting against a greedy family?

• Francisco Baltazar

• Amado V. Hernandez

• Carlos P. Romulo

• Lazaro Francisco

What pen name did Francisco Baltazar use?

• Doveglion

• Amante Hernani

• Kiko

• Quijano de Manila

Which of the following is a famous literary work by Carlos P. Romulo that emphasizes national identity?

• I Am a Filipino

• The Summer Solstice

• Isang Dipang Langit

• May Day Eve

Which author is known as the 'Prince of Tagalog Poets'?

• Lazaro Francisco

• Francisco Baltazar

• Nick Joaquin

• Amado V. Hernandez

'Florante at Laura' by Francisco Baltazar is mainly about:

• Farming struggles

• National identity

• Love and betrayal under imprisonment

• Wartime heroism

What was the major focus of Lazaro Francisco’s novels?

• Urban life

• Filipino nationalism and agrarian reform

• Religious conflict

• Women empowerment

Who wrote 'Bayang Nagpatiwakal' and 'Maganda Pa ang Daigdig'?

• Amado V. Hernandez

• Nick Joaquin

• Lazaro Francisco

• Francisco Baltazar

Nick Joaquin often wrote about which of the following themes?

• Space exploration

• Catholic rituals and nostalgia for the past

• Labor struggles

• Environmental awareness

Which story by Nick Joaquin depicts a woman-centered fertility ritual?

• The Summer Solstice

• May Day Eve

• Three Generations

• The Sorrows of Vaudeville