Philippine Literature Quiz

What is the oldest existing newspaper in the Philippines since 1900?

• The Daily Tribune

• The Philippine Star

• Philippine Daily Inquirer

• Manila Bulletin

Who is the hero of the Ifugao epic Hudhud?

• Lam-ang

• Bantugan

• Aliguyon

• Biag ni Kabunian

Who is the hero of the Maranaw epic Darangen?

• Lam-ang

• Bantugan

• Aliguyon

• Rajah Sulayman

What event marked the first literary demonstration in the Philippines?

• Book burning

• Newspaper strike

• Theater protest

• Rizal’s trial

Which Filipino poet was snubbed by Huseng Sisiw?

• Jose Corazon de Jesus

• Balagtas

• Lope K. Santos

• Emilio Jacinto

What do you call a person who could read and write in Spanish and Tagalog?

• Escritor

• Translador

• Ladino

• Tagasalin

Who is known as the Poet of Love in the Philippines?

• Amado V. Hernandez

• Jose Corazon de Jesus

• Alejandro Abadilla

• Lope K. Santos

What is considered Rizal's best literary work?

• Noli Me Tangere

• El Filibusterismo

• Sa Aking mga Kabata

• Mi Ultimo Adios

How many letters are there in Alibata?

• 26

• 20

• 17

• 22

What is the first Filipino social novel by Pedro Paterno?

• El Filibusterismo

• Ninay

• Urbana at Feliza

• Banaag at Sikat