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WorksheetsRizal MIDTERM REVIEWER
Total questions: 40
Worksheet time: 20mins
What year was Republic Act 1425, or the Rizal Law, enacted?
1945
1950
1956
1960
Which two novels by Jose Rizal are mandated to be included in the school curriculum by Republic Act 1425?
Noli Me Tangere and El Filibusterismo
Mi Último Adiós and Noli Me Tangere
El Filibusterismo and La Solidaridad
Noli Me Tangere and Sa Aking Mga Kababata
Who was the senator that fought hard to pass the Rizal Bill into law?
Mariano J. Cuenco
Claro M. Recto
Francisco Rodrigo
Jose Ma. Hernandez
Which individual also supported the Rizal Bill and proposed an amendment to balance the measures?
Jose P. Laurel
Guillermo Guevarra
Ramon Magsaysay
Jacobo V. Gonzales
What was one of the key objections raised by the Catholic Church against the Rizal Law?
The novels promote violence
The novels violate religious freedom
The novels misinterpret historical events
The novels are too difficult for students to understand
The concept of heroism, according to Napoleon Bonaparte, consists of:
Fighting for your nation
Being superior to the challenges of life
Leading people to victory
Sacrificing one's life for others
What is one of the criteria for a hero according to the National Historical Commission of the Philippines?
Wealth and power
The number of battles fought
The extent of sacrifices for the welfare of the country
Popularity among the masses
Who were the 'martyrs' that inspired Rizal to fight against Spanish tyranny?
GomBurZa
The Katipuneros
The Propagandists
The Guardia Civil
What was the title of the first poem written by Rizal at age 8?
Un Recuerdo A Mi Pueblo
Mi Último Adiós
Sa Aking Mga Kababata
A La Juventud Filipina
What tragic event in Rizal's early life brought him his first sorrow?
The death of his sister, Concha
The death of his mother
His imprisonment in Spain
The execution of his uncle
What was the name of the school where Rizal received his early education?
Ateneo de Manila
Biñan School
University of Santo Tomas
San Juan de Letran
Rizal dedicated his second novel, *El Filibusterismo*, to whom?
His parents
His fellow countrymen
The memory of GomBurZa
The Katipunan
Why did Rizal choose to study medicine?
He wanted to become a famous doctor
He wanted to cure his mother's growing blindness
He was influenced by his brother Paciano
He was advised by his mentor in Europe
Which of the following is a type of hero found in the Philippine context?
Literary hero
Idealistic hero
Political hero
Mythical hero
What artistic talent did Rizal demonstrate at a young age?
Painting portraits
Sculpting objects with clay
Writing short stories
Performing magic tricks
What form of transportation did Rizal and his father use during their pilgrimage to Antipolo?
Horse
Boat
Carriage
Train
Who was Rizal's first love that left a deep mark on his early romantic experiences?
Segunda Katigbak
Leonor Rivera
Vicenta Ybardolaza
Margarita Almada Gomez
What title did Rizal earn after passing the final exams in his vocational course at Ateneo?
Doctor of Medicine
Perito Agrimensor (Expert Surveyor)
Licentiate in Philosophy and Letters
Engineer
Which secret student society did Rizal form during his time at the University of Santo Tomas?
La Liga Filipina
Companerismo
Katipunan
Propaganda Movement
In which poem did Rizal express the idea that Filipinos, and not foreigners, were the 'fair hope of the Fatherland'?
A La Juventud Filipina
El Consejo de los Dioses
Mi Último Adiós
Junto Al Pasig
How did Rizal economize during his time in Ghent?
He took on a second job
He lived with a fellow Filipino and prepared his own meals
He stayed with family
He reduced the number of pages in *El Filibusterismo*
Who were Rizal's two compatriots studying engineering in Ghent?
Marcelo H. del Pilar and Mariano Ponce
Graciano Lopez Jaena and Jose Ma. Panganiban
Jose Alejandro and Edilberto Evangelista
Antonio Luna and Juan Luna
What did Rizal do when the printing of *El Filibusterismo* had to be suspended due to lack of funds?
He abandoned the project temporarily
He traveled back to Manila to raise money
He considered burning the manuscript
He asked for more financial support from his family
On which date did *El Filibusterismo* finally come off the press?
September 18, 1891
December 30, 1891
June 19, 1891
August 10, 1891
Which feature of the manuscript of *El Filibusterismo* was not included in the printed book?
The chapter on revolution
The illustrations
The Foreword and the Warning
The prologue and epilogue
To which two people did Rizal immediately send printed copies of *El Filibusterismo*?
Marcelo H. del Pilar and Graciano Lopez Jaena
Blumentritt and Pardo de Tavera
Basa and Sixto Lopez
Mariano Ponce and Antonio Luna
What was one of Rizal's goals while staying in London?
To improve his Spanish skills
To learn English and study historical texts
To write his first novel
To build a Filipino community abroad
Which of the following did NOT happen during Rizal's stay in London?
He wrote articles for *La Solidaridad*
He had a brief romance with Gertrude Beckett
He played cricket and boxed with Dr. Rost's sons
He completed the manuscript of *El Filibusterismo*
Why did Rizal have a romantic interlude with Gertrude Beckett?
They planned to marry
She fell in love with him, but Rizal left due to his patriotic mission
They were childhood friends
He was trying to integrate into English society
What was the significance of Rizal's annotation of Morga's *Sucesos de las Islas Filipinas*?
It showed his mastery of historical writing
It was a form of peaceful resistance against the Spanish colonial government
It was Rizal's first major work in the Spanish language
It became the basis for *El Filibusterismo*
How did Rizal respond to the persecution of Filipino patriots during his time in London?
He encouraged violent rebellion
He remained silent on the issue
He wrote articles to expose the injustices
He returned to Manila to support them directly
What was Rizal's purpose for writing the *Letter to the Young Women of Malolos*?
To urge them to join the revolution
To criticize Spanish priests
To praise them for establishing a school and encourage them to educate themselves
To promote Catholic teachings
What disaster occurred with the shipment of the first edition of *El Filibusterismo*?
The books were burned
The boxes were confiscated, and most of the books were lost
The shipment was delayed, causing financial losses
The ship sank during transit
What was one of Rizal's planned projects after the publication of *El Filibusterismo*?
Writing a third novel about Filipino customs
Creating a political organization in Europe
Building a Filipino colony in Hong Kong
Returning to the Philippines to lead a revolt
Which novel did Rizal plan to write after *El Filibusterismo* but left unfinished?
*Cristobal*
*Makamisa*
*Noli Me Tangere*
*Dapitan*
Why did *El Filibusterismo* become rare immediately after its publication?
Rizal stopped its production due to a lack of interest
The Spanish government banned the book
Most copies were confiscated, making it scarce
It was not well distributed in the Philippines
How did Rizal express his gratitude to Valentin Ventura for helping him with *El Filibusterismo*?
He dedicated the novel to him
He gave Ventura the original manuscript and an autographed printed copy
He named a chapter after him
He made Ventura the co-author of the book
What was the theme of Rizal's unfinished third novel?
The Spanish colonization of the Philippines
The customs and traditions of Filipinos
The struggles of Filipino students abroad
The revolution against Spain
In what city did Rizal finish writing *El Filibusterismo*?
Paris
Madrid
Biarritz
London
What was one key difference between *Noli Me Tangere* and *El Filibusterismo* as noted by critics?
*Noli* was a political novel, while *Fili* was romantic
*Noli* was a 'work of the heart,' while *Fili* was a 'work of the head'
*Noli* focused on European politics, while *Fili* focused on Filipino culture
*Noli* was focused on economic issues, while *Fili* was about education
