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lit 101

Total questions: 100

Worksheet time: 47mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

A pre-Hispanic Philippine writing system that originated from the Japanese script Kavi.

a)

Baybayin/Alibaba

b)

Baybayon/Alitaba

c)

Babayna/Alibaka

d)

Babayin/Alibata

2.

The very first book printed in the Philippines in 1593.

a)

DOCTRINA CHRISTIANA

b)

QURAN

c)

HOLY BIBLE

d)

NINAY

3.

The Spaniards called the natives what during the Spanish colonization?

a)

Indios

b)

Indians

c)

Illustrados

d)

Illiterate

4.

He is the writer of Florante at Laura.

a)

Francisco Lacaba

b)

Francisco Dimaculangan

c)

Francisco Baltazar

d)

Francisco Pangilinan

5.

Intellectual Filipinos during the Spanish Colonization is called?

a)

Pensionados

b)

Illustrados

c)

Pintados

d)

Tejerros

6.

Jose Rizal’s novel dedicated to the Martyrs of Cavite, GOMBURZA.

a)

El Presidente

b)

El Comprehensiones

c)

El Filibusterismo

d)

El Filipinos

7.

One of the Filipino Pensionados and the fifth Supreme Court Chief Justice of the Philippines that can now be seen at the back of the 1000 peso bill together with Josefa Llanes-Escoda and Vicente Lim.

a)

Jose Lacaba

b)

Jose de la Cruz

c)

Jose Abad Santos

d)

Jose Francisco

8.

It is Rizal’s very last poem.

a)

Mi Ultimo Adios

b)

Mi Llamo Dora

c)

Mi Miro

d)

Mi Ultimo Años

9.

Rizal’s pen name other than Dimasalang.

a)

Laong Laan

b)

Isang Daan

c)

Limang Daan

d)

Laong Saan

10.

A Filipino statesman and writer born in Tiaong, Tayabas (Now Quezon). He authored Bajo Los Cocoteros in 1911.

a)

Claro M. Recto

b)

Manuel L. Quezon

c)

Carlos P. Romulo

d)

Pedro Paterno

11.

A Filipino hero who died on December 30, 1896

a)

Juan Luna

b)

Antonio Luna

c)

Andres Bonifacio

d)

Jose Rizal

12.

Andres Bonifacio was killed by his fellow Filipinos together with his brother. What is the name of his Brother?

a)

Narciso

b)

Procopio

c)

Antonio

d)

Anselmo

13.

Under the Philippine vs Spanish war, he led the Katipuneros where they converged in Pugad Lawin ( now Quezon City) concluded in the tearing of the cedulas.

a)

Jose Rizal

b)

Antnio Buencamino

c)

Emilio Aguinaldo

d)

Andres Bonifacio

14.

The Philippine President under Commonwealth.

a)

Manuel L. Quezon

b)

Carlos P. Garcia

c)

Jose P. Laurel

d)

Elpidio Quirino

15.

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)

Pre-colonial Period

b)

Spanish Colonization

c)

Nationalistic/Propaganda & Revolutionary Period

d)

American Colonial Period

16.

The Philippines had literature such as legends, folktales, folksongs, and the like.

a)

Pre-colonial Period

b)

Nationalistic/Propaganda & Revolutionary Period

c)

Spanish Colonization

d)

American Colonial Period

17.

This period has two distinct classifications: religious and secular literature.

a)

Pre-colonial Period

b)

Spanish Colonization

c)

Nationalistic/Propaganda & Revolutionary Period

d)

American Colonial Period

18.

Haiku and Tanka were influenced by what period?

a)

Spanish Colonization

b)

American Colonial Period

c)

Japanese Occupation

d)

Contemporary/Modern Period

19.

English as a medium of instruction was introduced in the school as the intellectual language of education in this period.

a)

Spanish Colonization

b)

American Colonial Period

c)

Japanese Occupation

d)

Contemporary/Modern Period

20.

A wise saying that contains a metaphor used to teach as food for thought.

a)

Riddle

b)

Proverbs

c)

Tanaga

d)

Epic

21.

A form of fold lyric which expressed the hopes and aspirations, the people's lifestyles as well as their loves.

a)

Fables

b)

Myths

c)

Folk Songs

d)

Epic

22.

These are narratives of sustained length based on oral tradition revolving around supernatural events or heroic deeds.

a)

Fables

b)

Myths

c)

Folk Songs

d)

Epic

23.

Check two examples of Awit:

a)

Florante at Laura

b)

Ibong Adarna

c)

Bernardo Carpio

d)

Si Manang Alimango

24.

Check two examples of Korido:

a)

Florante at Laura

b)

Ibong Adarna

c)

Bernardo Carpio

d)

Si Manang Alimango

25.

The period where Emilio Jacinto made the newspaper of the society.

a)

Pre-colonial Period

b)

Spanish Colonization

c)

Nationalistic/Propaganda & Revolutionary Period

d)

American Colonial Period

26.

The period where literary works were violent in nature and demanded complete independence for the country.

a)

Pre-colonial Period

b)

Spanish Colonization

c)

Nationalistic/Propaganda & Revolutionary Period

d)

American Colonial Period

27.

The period where poems written were amateurish, which phrasing and diction are awkward and artificial.

a)

Spanish Colonization

b)

Nationalistic/Propaganda & Revolutionary Period

c)

American Colonial Period

d)

Japanese Occupation

28.

The period where Tagalog poets wrote in simple language and free verse.

a)

Nationalistic/Propaganda & Revolutionary Period

b)

American Colonial Period

c)

Japanese Occupation (War Years)

d)

Japanese Occupation (Period of Maturity and Originality)

29.

The period where Filipino writers mastered English and literary "giants" appeared.

a)

Nationalistic/Propaganda & Revolutionary Period

b)

American Colonial Period

c)

Japanese Occupation (War Years)

d)

Japanese Occupation (Period of Maturity and Originality)

30.

The use of the vernacular in regional literature is ___________

a)

discouraged because many people do not understand a piece not written in either English or Tagalog

b)

encouraged so that the culture and tradition of a people are upheld despite effects of modernity

c)

opposed for the reason that it constraints the expression of thoughts, feelings, and ideas of a writer

d)

affirmed by many for it allows free flow of feelings and in-sights not understandable to readers

31.

A valid observation of literary development in the Philippines is that _______.

a)

History is recorded only in the oral tradition of the country.

b)

No literature could reflect the richness of our country's experiences.

c)

Literary masterpieces are written by great persons with great remembrances.

d)

Literature developed alongside Philippine history.

32.

Because of the archipelagic nature of the Philippines, its geographical features, and the presence of various ethno-linguistic groups in the country, regional literature has become ____________.

a)

Anti-modern and traditional

b)

Short yet vivid

c)

Rich and varied

d)

Nationalistic

33.

The development of literature in the Philippines __________.

a)

is given life only in the oral tradition of the country.

b)

could reflect the richness of our country’s resources

c)

may be attributed to both local and foreign influences

d)

grew and prospered alongside the country’s history

34.

Literature means imaginative or creative writing.

a)

Fiction

b)

Non-fiction

c)

Literature

35.

Considered as a group of beliefs and traditions.

a)

Culture

b)

Tradition

c)

Bayanihan

36.

Literature during this period is in the form of oral/orature.

a)

Spanish period

b)

Pre-Spanish period

c)

Propaganda and revolutionary period

37.

It is a long narrative poem that talks about the series of quests undertaken by a great hero.

a)

Legend

b)

Fable

c)

Epic

38.

A short saying or piece of folk wisdom that emerges from general culture, wisdom, and philosophies from Filipino life, which holds basic truth.

a)

Fable

b)

Proverbs

c)

Myths

39.

A story that narrates the activities of gods and heroes that can explain a natural phenomenon or cultural practice.

a)

Epic

b)

Fable

c)

Myth

40.

A witty question whose meaning has to be deciphered.

a)

Riddles

b)

Fable

c)

Song

41.

A body of narratives that are part of culture and tradition of the Filipinos, passed on by the word of mouth.

a)

Short story

b)

Literature

c)

Prose

42.

The very first book printed in the Philippines in 1593.

a)

DOCTRINA CHRISTIANA

b)

QURAN

c)

HOLY BIBLE

d)

NINAY

43.

The Spaniards called the natives what during the Spanish colonization?

a)

Indios

b)

Indians

c)

Illustrados

d)

Illiterate

44.

He is the writer of Florante at Laura.

a)

Francisco Lacaba

b)

Francisco Dimaculangan

c)

Francisco Baltazar

d)

Francisco Pangilinan

45.

Intellectual Filipinos during the Spanish Colonization is called?

a)

Pensionados

b)

Illustrados

c)

Pintados

d)

Tejerros

46.

LEGENDS ARE STORIES POPULAR IN THE COUNTRY WHICH HIGHLIGHTS THE ASSUMED ORIGIN OF A THING, PLACE OR OF ANYTHING

a)

True

b)

False

c)

Both

d)

Falce

47.

ANCIENT PHILIPPINE LITERATURE WAS GENERALLY IN ORAL TRADITION

a)

Falce

b)

True

c)

Both

d)

False

48.

It uses animal character

a)

Fabels

b)

Farables

c)

febles

d)

Fables

49.

This are songs about love and courtship

a)

Uyayi

b)

Kundiman

c)

Soliranin

d)

Maluway

50.

BUGTONG:

"Nagtago si Pedro, nakalabas ang ulo."

4 lines
51.

It is considered as the father of the drama.

It is musical comedy or melodrama.

a)

Karagatan

b)

Panunuluyan

c)

Tibag

d)

Zarzuela

52.

What is the official newspaper of the Katipunan?

a)

La Independencia

b)

Kalayaan

c)

La Libertad

d)

La Solidaridad

53.

First short story written in English in the Philippines

a)

A Night in the Hills

b)

Kite of Stars

c)

Death Star

d)

Footnote to Youth

54.

Literature came from the latin word (a)   which means letters.

55.

It refers to a work whose content is produced by the imagination and is not necessarily based on fact.

(a)  

56.

It is a poem that tells a story.

(a)  

57.

It refers to the serious, solemn play based on an important social, personal, or religious issue.

(a)  

58.

This author is known as the "Father of Ilocano Literature".

(a)  

59.

Who is the author of How my Brother Leon Brought Home a Wife?

(a)  

60.

It is a writing that is based on facts, real events, and real people.

(a)  

61.

Region 2 is also called as (a)   .

62.

The Cagayan Valley Region is the fourth largest region in the Philippines.

a)

True

b)

False

63.

“Aruy! Katimyas na nitang Dalaga” is a good example of a pamuri folk song.

a)

True

b)

False

64.

Proverbs express norms or codes of behavior, community beliefs or they instill values by offering nuggets of wisdom in short, rhyming verse.

a)

True

b)

False

65.

“Atin Cu Pung Singsing” is a good example of a goso folk song.

a)

True

b)

False

66.

Dalit is a Kapampangan lullaby.

a)

True

b)

False

67.

A folk song is a traditional song from a particular region, or a modern song, usually with a tune played on a guitar, that is written in a style similar to that of traditional music.

a)

True

b)

False

68.

What was Francisco Balagtas’ nickname?

(a)  

69.

Who is the princess in Kahariang Rawis?

(a)  

70.

What was Rizal’s complete name?

(a)  

71.

Who is the author of The Wedding Dance?

a)

Amador Baguio

b)

Amador Paguio

c)

Amador Daguio

d)

Amador Maguio

72.

Who is Lumnay in the story?

a)

Awiyao's new younger wife

b)

Awiyao's former wife

c)

Awiyao's mother

d)

Awiyao's sister

73.

Why did Awiyao marry Madulimay?

a)

Because Lumnay was not able to give him a child

b)

Because he loves her more than Lumnay

c)

Because he doesn't have a choice

d)

Because he forces his parents to marry her

74.

What does it mean to the tribe of Awiyao and Lumnay if they don't have a child?

a)

A child is important for his tribe to continue. Producing one is also important for his manhood and reputation.

b)

Likewise, it is essential for Lumnay's womanhood for her to bear a child.

c)

For Awiyao, to die without children means that what he has worked hard for in the fields would be for naught.

d)

All of the above

75.

What does the fire symbolize in the story?

a)

wedding ceremony

b)

prosperity

c)

darkness and isolation

d)

love and hate

76.

What do the beads offered by Awiyao symbolize?

a)

love and hate

b)

promise

c)

wedding ceremony

d)

prosperity

77.

What is the main conflict of the story?

a)

Man vs Society

b)

Man vs Nature

c)

Man vs Man

d)

Man vs Himself

78.

He was the bull that the characters rode on and brought them to their father's house.

a)

Diego

b)

Labang

c)

Pedrico

d)

Dodong

79.

What was the time when the story happens?

a)

Sunrise

b)

Midday

c)

Sunset

d)

Evening

80.

The main setting of the story took place in NAGREBCAN which is located in?

a)

Batanes

b)

Pangasina

c)

Bicol

d)

La Union

81.

The main setting of the story took place in NAGREBCAN which is located in?

a)

Batanes

b)

Pangasina

c)

Bicol

d)

La Union

82.

In the story, Maria was described with the following descriptions EXCEPT:

a)

a lady with long nails but not painted

b)

a lady with a small dimple appeared momentarily on her right cheek

c)

"matapobre"

d)

a kind and lovely lady from the city

83.

This was the tree which was described to have grown big at Camino Real in the story.

a)

Guava Tree

b)

Mango Tree

c)

Duhat Tree

d)

Narra Tree

84.

He was the the Character in the story, " How my brother Leon brought Home a Wife" who narrates his observations.

a)

Leon

b)

Diego

c)

Labang

d)

Baldo

85.

He was the character in the story who was sent to Manila to study yet went home with a wife.

a)

Castano

b)

Leon

c)

Baldo

d)

Lucas

86.

She was the girl in the story who was from the city and was concerned whether she will be accepted by the family of his husband or not.

a)

Maria

b)

Aurea

c)

Anna

d)

Cristina

87.

She was the sister of the main characters in the story who helped her mother.

a)

Felicia

b)

Celia

c)

Aurelia

d)

MAria

88.

They were the twins (boys) who saw the characters arrived in the barrio.

a)

Lino & Jackie

b)

Pedro & Fely

c)

June & Rita

d)

Urong & Celin

89.

This was the supposed way that the characters in the story should take going home to their father's house.

a)

Camino Longga

b)

Calle Ruega

c)

Camino Real

d)

Calle Camino

90.

He was the horseman in carretela who took maria and noel from the station to the edge of Nagrebcan.

a)

Ca Celin

b)

Ca Lino

c)

Ca Ugong

d)

Ca Baldo

91.

Who told Baldo to drive through the fields?

a)

His sister

b)

His father

c)

His mother

d)

His brother

92.

It was the name of the pass where the characters traveled which is a dry bed of a field which is usually used during dry season going to their father's house.

a)

Liway

b)

Cupang

c)

Calle

d)

Waig

93.

This was the metaphor Baldo used for Maria

a)

She was so annoying, a pest in the field who consumes crops

b)

She was tall and lovely and the fragrance of her was like a morning when papayas are in bloom

c)

She was the stars in the night sky shining bright like a diamond

d)

She was the universe for everyone in Nagrebcan

94.
Among the following, what was not advised by the servant girl in order for the girls to see their future husband?
a)
Say an incantation
b)
Light a candle
c)
Wait for twilight
d)
Close one's eyes
95.
TRUE or FALSE: Dona Agueda didn't seem to like Don Badoy at all when they first met.
a)
True
b)
False
96.
TRUE or FALSE: Don Badoy met Dona Agueda when she was only an infant.
a)
True
b)
False
97.
What technique did Nick Joaquin use to start his story, "May Day Eve"?
a)
Premonition
b)
Flashback
c)
Flashforward
d)
Notaglia
98.
According to Dona Agueda, one might see who if not the girl's future husband?
a)
devil
b)
enemy
c)
first love
d)
future
99.
According to Don Badoy, who would one see if not a man's future wife?
a)
the devil
b)
a witch
c)
a friend
d)
no one
100.
The fastidious judges were very difficult because they wanted everything to be perfect. The word 'fastidious' means:
a)
difficult to please
b)
hot-tempered
c)
generous
d)
confusing

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