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21st Philippine Literature

Total questions: 40

Worksheet time: 20mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

This pre-colonial literature aims to explain the different mysteries of the things around us through a supernatural happening and lesson.

a)

Myth

b)

Legend

c)

Fable

d)

Proverbs

2.

In which period did the Philippine literature have a sudden stop?

a)

Pre-colonial Period

b)

Spanish Period

c)

American Period

d)

Japanese Period

3.

This is a a narrative poem about the life of Jesus Christ, beginning from his birth up to his death.

a)

pasyon

b)

senakulo

c)

barlaan at josaphat

d)

zarzuela

4.

Theater is introduced during this era of literature in the Philippines.

a)

American

b)

Spanish

c)

Japanese

d)

Pre-colonial

5.

She is a television script- writer aside from being one of the sought-after writers of our time.

a)

Cecilia Brainard

b)

Martha Cecilia

c)

Merlinda Bobis

d)

Lualhati Bautista

6.

He is the most influential propagandist.

a)

Jose Rizal

b)

Jose Garcia Villa

c)

Bienvenido Santos

d)

Carlos Angeles

7.

This is a literary device introduced by the Americans that is free from limitations.

a)

essay

b)

free verse

c)

modernism

d)

short story

8.

Literature during pre-colonial period were handed down to us through

a)

Word of mouth

b)

Paper and pen

c)

Multimedia

d)

Printed materials

9.

Which of the following is true about Spanish influences?

a)

The Roman alphabet became widely used over Baybayin.

b)

Doctrina Cristiana has become the foundation of all activities related to religion

c)

There are many Spanish words that were integrated into our own language

d)

All of the above

10.

The writing system used by Filipinos in the Pre-Spanish period.

a)

Alibata

b)

Baybayin

c)

Sanskrit

d)

Hieroglyphics

11.

The first book published in the Philippines during Spanish Colonization.

a)

Nuestra Senora Del Rosario

b)

Doctrina Cristiana

c)

Noli Me Tangere

d)

Los Dos Mundos

12.

Philippine myths show that ancient Filipinos believed in one supreme god and a number of gods and goddesses.

a)

True

b)

False

13.

These are traditional stories occurring in a timeless past. They involve supernatural elements and are beyond the frontiers of logic.

a)

Myths

b)

Legends

c)

Proverbs

d)

Sayings

14.

Traditional narrative or collection of related narratives, popularly regarded as historically factual but actually a mixture of fact and fiction.

a)

Myths

b)

Legends

c)

Proverbs

d)

Sayings

15.

When did 21st century literature begin?

a)

2000

b)

2001

c)

2010

d)

2020

16.

Why is studying Philippine literature still relevant in this time and age for students?

a)

Because of our engagement in activity

b)

Because of the emphasis we give with the characters

c)

Because of the nurturing love we have for reading and nationalism

d)

Because of our enjoyment for personal experience

17.

The early Filipinos live in scattered barangay governed by a chieftain which they call rajah or datu.

a)

True

b)

False

18.

Dubbed as the Great Propagandist. One of the notable people during the Spanish imperialism. He was popularly known as Plaridel, the editor and co-publisher of La Solidaridad.

a)

Antonio Luna

b)

Jose Rizal

c)

Marcelo H. Del Pilar

d)

Mariano Ponce

19.

A mystifying, misleading or puzzling question posed as a problem to be solved or guessed.

a)

Epigrams

b)

Parables

c)

Fables

d)

Riddles

20.

These are forms of folk lyric that speak volumes of the typical rural lives and reflect people’s aspirations and lifestyles.

a)

Proverbs

b)

Riddles

c)

Songs

d)

Epics

21.

These are long narrative accounts of heroic exploits

a)

Epics

b)

Legends

c)

Chants

d)

Fables

22.

The Tagalogs, for instance, believe in the supreme deity called _________ being the creator of heaven and earth, and all living things.

a)

Anito

b)

Tala

c)

Bathala

d)

Diwata

23.

This period in the Philippine Literature is based on oral traditions. During this time folk songs, epics, narratives were popular which are passed on from generation to generation:

a)

Spanish Period

b)

American Period

c)

Pre-Colonial Period

d)

Contemporary Period

24.

Literature during this period has two distinct classifications: religious and secular.

a)

Spanish Period

b)

Pre-Colonial Period

c)

Contemporary Period

d)

American Period

25.

It was a literary and cultural organization formed in 1872 by Filipino emigrants who had settled in Europe. Composed of Filipino liberals exiled in 1872

a)

Pre-Colonial Period

b)

Spanish Period

c)

American Period

d)

Contemporary Period

26.

During this period of Philippine Literature, English was introduced to mainstreams school throughout the country

a)

Spanish Period

b)

American Period

c)

Pre-Colonial Period

d)

Contemporary Period

27.

What are the literary forms during the American Period?

a)

Riddles

b)

Pasyon

c)

Catechisms

d)

free verse poetry

e)

essay

28.

What are the literary forms during the Spanish Period?

a)

sarswela

b)

sinakulo

c)

riddle

d)

essay

e)

pasyon

29.

Philippine Literature in tagalog was revived during this period. Most themes in the writing dealt with Japanese brutalities.

a)

Contemporary Period

b)

Japanese Period

c)

American Period

d)

Spanish Period

30.

Following the downfall of Marcos regime in 1986, the Philippine literary period emerged.

a)

Philippine Literature during the Martial Law

b)

Contemporary Period

c)

Literature under the republic

d)

Philippine Literature in the 21st century

31.

This period presented new trends in writing using modern technology

a)

The 3rd Republic

b)

EDSA Period

c)

21st Century Period

d)

Pre-spanish Period

32.

During this period, Jose Rizal’s works such as Noli Me Tangere and El Filibusterismo were written to awake the mind of our countrymen.

a)

a. Spanish Period

b)

b. American Period

c)

c. Pre-Spanish Period

d)

d. Period of Enlightenment

33.

Poetry during this period were romantic and revolutionary.

a)

a. The 3rd Republic Period

b)

b. Edsa I Period

c)

c. 21st Century Period

d)

d. Pre-Spanish Period

34.

A statement of fact about Philippine regional literature is _________________.

a)

a. It mirrors the deeply ingrained Filipino values, culture and tradition even when keeping up with the changing times.

b)

b. It reflects the conservatism of indigenous folks who have maintained a backward expression style.

c)

c. It embraces only the written compilation of literary works in various styles and genres.

d)

d. It depicts the influences of various colonizers that occupied the country for more than three centuries.

35.

The first Filipino alphabet, called ALIBATA, was replaced by the Roman alphabet. Also, the teaching of the Christian Doctrine became the basis of religious practices. European legends and traditions brought here became assimilated in our songs, corridos, and moro-moros.

a)

PRE-SPANISH or PRE-COLONIAL LITERATURE

b)

PERIOD OF ENLIGHTENMENT

c)

THE AMERICAN REGIME

d)

THE JAPANESE PERIOD

36.

It manifests the artistic feelings of the Filipinos and shows their innate appreciation for and love of beauty. The examples are Leron-Leron Sinta, Pamulinawen, Dandansoy, Sarong Banggi, and Atin Cu Pung Sing-sing.

a)

Recreational Plays

b)

Poetry

c)

Folk Songs

d)

Folk Tales

37.

Cenaculo, Panunuluyan, Salubong and Zarzuela.

a)

Folk Songs

b)

Recreational Plays

c)

Folk Tales

d)

Short Stories

38.

The characteristic of this period is that the languages used in writing were Spanish and Tagalog and the dialects of the different regions. But the writers in Tagalog, continued in their lamentations on the conditions of the country and their attempts to arouse love for one’s native tongue and the writers in English imitated the themes and methods of the Americans.

a)

PERIOD OF ENLIGHTENMENT

b)

THE AMERICAN REGIME

c)

THE JAPANESE PERIOD

d)

PHILIPPINE LITERATURE IN ENGLISH

39.

Philippine Literature was interrupted in its development when another foreign country that conquered the Philippines between 1941-1945

a)

THE AMERICAN REGIME

b)

PERIOD OF ACTIVISM

c)

PRE-SPANISH or PRE-COLONIAL LITERATURE

d)

THE JAPANESE PERIOD

40.

The new trends have been used and introduced to meet the needs and tastes of the new generation. The learners are demanded to be ICT inclined to compete with the style and format of writing as well. New codes or lingos are used to add flavor in the literary pieces produced nowadays.

a)

PERIOD OF THE NEW SOCIETY

b)

PERIOD OF THE THIRD REPUBLIC

c)

POST-EDSA 1 REVOLUTION

d)

21st CENTURY PERIOD