ONLINE MIDTERM EXAM - RIZAL 101

Who is the national hero of the Philippines?

• Andres Bonifacio

• Jose Rizal

• Emilio Aguinaldo

• Apolinario Mabini

In what town and province was Rizal born?

• Kawit, Cavite

• Calamba, Laguna

• Binan, Laguna

• Manila

When was Jose Rizal born?

• June 19, 1861

• June 12, 1898

• December 30, 1896

• July 4, 1946

Who were Rizal’s parents?

• A. Francisco Mercado and Teodora Alonso

• B. Mariano Gomez and Lucia Alonzo

• C. Francisco Baltazar and Josefa Rizal

• D. Andres Mercado and Teodora Realonda

Rizal’s father, Francisco Mercado, was known for being:

• A writer and painter

• A prosperous farmer

• A lawyer

• A soldier

Rizal’s mother, Teodora Alonso, was known for being:

• A doctor and healer

• A devoted teacher and religious woman

• A merchant

• A revolutionary leader

Rizal’s Chinese ancestor from Fujian, China was:

• Domingo Lam-co

• Juan Mercado

• Francisco Lam-co

• Domingo de los Santos

What does “Rizal” mean in Spanish?

• Prosperity

• Green field

• New beginning

• Flowering field

Rizal’s first teacher at home was:

• Teodora Alonso

• Maestro Celestino

• Maestro Justiniano Cruz

• Jose Alberto

His first formal teacher in Biñan was:

• Maestro Justiniano Cruz

• Maestro Celestino

• Padre Damaso

• Padre Burgos