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Philippine Literature During the American Period

Total questions: 10

Worksheet time: 6mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

What event marked the beginning of the Philippine-American War?

a)

The signing of the Treaty of Paris

b)

The defeat of Spain in the Spanish-American War

c)

The outbreak of fighting between American forces and Filipino nationalists

d)

The establishment of American civil government in the Philippines

2.

Which newspaper, published in 1905, played a significant role in promoting English literature and journalism in the Philippines during the early American period?

a)
  • The Manila Times

b)
  • El Renacimiento

c)
  • The Philippine Review

d)

The Philippines Herald

3.

Who was the author of the first Filipino novel in English, "A Child of Sorrow," published in 1919?

a)

Juan Cabreros Laya

b)

Jose Garcia Villa

c)

Zoilo Galang

d)

Maximo Kalaw

4.

Who was known for being a powerful voice in Filipino newspapers and magazines during the early 1900s and was one of the initiators for the Surian ng Wikang Pambansa?

a)

Fausto J. Galauran

b)

Susana C. de Guzman

c)

Inigo Ed Regalado

d)

Lazaro Francisco

5.

What was the main purpose of the newspaper "El Nuevo Dia" published by Sergio Osmeña in 1900?

a)

To promote American culture in the Philippines

b)

To advocate for Philippine independence and resist American colonization

c)

To support the labor movement and radical nationalism

d)

To report on daily news and events in the Philippines

6.

The P____p____- ____i__n War began on February 4, 1899, and lasted until 1902, resulting in significant casualties on both sides.

(a)  

7.

Which Filipino nationalist led the fight against American forces during the Philippine-American War?

a)
  • Andres Bonifacio

b)
  • Jose Rizal

c)

Emilio Aguinaldo

d)

Apolinario Mabini

8.

Which newspaper, published in 1901, became known for championing rights and exposing evils during the early American occupation?

a)
  • El Nuevo Dia

b)
  • The Manila Times

c)
  • El Grito del Pueblo

d)

El Renacimiento

9.

He’s known for his literary works called Sino ang Maysala (1950), Ikaw ang aking buhay (1959),and Biyak na bato (1939). He was also known to be one of the best writers of literature that Serevino Reyes invited to write for the Liwayway Magazine.

(a)  

10.

Who was the Filipino nationalist leader who advocated for independence under the protection of the United States through his pro-labor and radical nationalist newspaper, "El Grito del Pueblo" (The Call of the Nation), published in 1900?

a)
  • Emilio Aguinaldo

b)
  • Pascual Poblete

c)
  • Sergio Osmeña

d)

Rafael Palma