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WorksheetsA La Juventud Filipina
Total questions: 10
Worksheet time: 8mins
Who is/are the main protagonist/s in the poem?
Filipino youth
Spaniards
Jose Rizal
All these are implied in the first line of the poem "Held high brow serene", expect for:
The Filipino youth are oppressed.
The Filipino youth lacks self-esteem and aspirations.
Rizal intends to give inspiration to the Filipino youth.
Philippines is a nation separate from Spain.
What was the famous quote derived from the first stanza of the poem? It is one of Rizal's most quoted passages.
(a)
The poem's theme "Grow, O Timid Flower is all about _________.
disappointment
hopelessness
persuasion
oppression
What stanza in the poem included Rizal's challenge to the youth to soar high for the country's greater good?
Come now, thou genius grand,
And bring down inspiration;
With thy mighty hand,
Swifter than the wind's violation,
Raise the eager mind to higher station.
Hold high the brow serene,
O youth, where now you stand;
Let the bright sheen
Of your grace be seen,
Fair hope of my fatherland!
Come down with pleasing light
Of art and science to the fight,
O youth, and there untie
The chains that heavy lie,
Your spirit free to blight.
What is the meaning behind the theme of A La Juventud Filipina, which is "Grow, O Timid Flower"?
Rizal hopes for the Philippine country to rise above the Spanish government.
Rizal believes that the Filipinos are capable of uplifting themselves with enough confidence.
The Filipino youth should grow out of their shy demeanor.
The Filipino youth is expected to flourish and rise above the oppression.
What stanza in the poem indicates that the Filipino youth are discriminated for not having proper education and referred to as indios?
Come now, thou genius grand,
And bring down inspiration;
With thy mighty hand,
Swifter than the wind's violation,
Raise the eager mind to higher station.
Come down with pleasing light
Of art and science to the fight,
O youth, and there untie
The chains that heavy lie,
Your spirit free to blight.
See how in flaming zone
Amid the shadows thrown,
The Spaniard'a holy hand
A crown's resplendent band
Proffers to this Indian land.
Which among the groups of symbolisms and its respective meaning is false?
Holy hand - Christianity brought by Spain
Chains - restraints, slavery
Higher station - Spanish monarchy's hold on the country
Grace - skills and talents
In A La Juventud Filipina, a stanza was dedicated to acknowledge the significant contributions of the Spaniards to our country. Why did Rizal include these lines?
To show whose side he is on
To avoid accusations of malice because criticizing Spaniards at this period was forbidden
To increase the chance of winning an award on the contest
To express his gratitude towards the Spaniards
A La Juventud Filipina is both an inspiring and provoking poem.
True
False
