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WorksheetsLITERATURE UNDER AMERICAN COLONIALISM
Total questions: 30
Worksheet time: 15mins
What was the primary goal of U.S. colonial education in the Philippines?
To promote Filipino nationalism
To prepare Filipinos for independence
To instill American ideals and the English language
To preserve Spanish influence
Which literary form became dominant during the American colonial period?
Epic poetry
Short story and essay
Oral folklore
Religious prose
The first Filipino writers in English were trained in what educational system?
Spanish missionary schools
American public schools and Thomasite education
Traditional tribal academies
The Dominicans
What was the first book of short stories published in English by a Filipino?
Footnote to Youth by José García Villa
The Wound and the Scar by Leopoldo Yabes
The Sowers by Paz Marquez Benitez
Zita and Other Stories by Arturo Rotor
Who is considered the first successful short story writer in English in the Philippines?
N.V.M. Gonzalez
Nick Joaquin
Paz Marquez Benitez
Carlos Bulosan
What is the title of Paz Marquez Benitez’s most famous short story, published in 1925?
The Small Key
The Scent of Apples
Dead Stars
Midsummer
7. Which newspaper was established in 1900 and became a medium for early Philippine literature in English?
The Manila Times
The Philippine Herald
The Manila Bulletin
The Philippine Free Press
What was the main theme of early Philippine literature under U.S. colonial rule?
Anti-Spanish sentiments
Romantic love and social issues
Resistance to American rule
Exploration of Filipino identity under colonial influence
Who among these authors was known for his “comma poems” and experimental poetry in English?
Amador Daguio
N.V.M. Gonzalez
José García Villa
Nick Joaquin
What was the purpose of the Pensionado Program during the American period?
To train Filipino writers in English literature
To send Filipinos to the U.S. for higher education
To promote Tagalog literature
To encourage American authors to write about the Philippines
Who was the Filipino poet known for his poem Man Songs?
José García Villa
Amador Daguio
I.V. Mallari
Nick Joaquin
Which literary group helped develop Philippine literature in English during the 1920s-1930s?
The Propaganda Movement
The Veronicans
The Thirteen Moderns
The Ilustrados
Which of the following was NOT a characteristic of early Philippine literature in English?
Heavily influenced by American literary traditions
Often imitative of Western styles
Focused on the struggles of indigenous tribes
Written primarily by the educated elite
Which Filipino writer was known for his novel America Is in the Heart?
(a)
Who is the author known for writing about the Filipino immigrant experience in America?
Carlos Bulosan
Nick Joaquin
Bienvenido Santos
N.V.M. Gonzalez
What literary device was commonly used in early short stories written in English?
Symbolism
Surrealism
Free verse
Postmodern irony
What was one of the criticisms of early Philippine literature in English?
It lacked originality and was heavily imitative of Western literature
It was too focused on indigenous traditions
It was only written in poetry form
It was entirely political and lacked artistic value
Which American literary model greatly influenced early Filipino fiction?
British Victorian novels
Spanish picaresque novels
American Realism
Japanese haiku traditions
Who was the first female poet to write in English in the Philippines?
Paz Marquez Benitez
Angela Manalang-Gloria
Edith Tiempo
Carmen Guerrero Nakpil
What was the effect of the U.S. colonial education system on Philippine literature?
It erased indigenous literary traditions
It led to the development of Philippine literature in English
It discouraged Filipino writers from using English
It focused mainly on Spanish literature
Which Filipino poet was known for his use of free verse and imagism?
Nick Joaquin
Carlos Bulosan
José García Villa
Lope K. Santos
What was the first known Filipino novel written in English?
A Child of Sorrow by Zoilo Galang
The Woman Who Had Two Navels by Nick Joaquin
The Winds of April by N.V.M. Gonzalez
Isang Dipang Langit by Amado V. Hernandez
What was a major theme in Carlos Bulosan’s works?
The struggles of Filipino immigrants in the U.S.
Spanish colonization
Romantic love
Religious devotion
Which of the following writers was NOT active during the American colonial period?
Nick Joaquin
Paz Marquez Benitez
José García Villa
Carlos Bulosan
What genre dominated Philippine literature in English during the 1920s-1940s?
Drama
Novel
Short story
Poetry
25. Which literary magazine was instrumental in publishing early Filipino literature in English?
Philippine Review
Philippine Magazine
The Filipino Writer
The Philippine Herald
Which publication was significant during the U.S. colonial rule in the Philippines?
Philippine Review
Liwayway
Graphic
Philippines Herald
What term has been popularized by the Philippine Free Press?
Indio
Pinoy
Pilipino
Filipino
What is the oldest recorded newspaper in the Philippines?
The literary text written during American Colonialism in the Philippines which is about pursuing dreams is?
Air Castles
Isang Dipang Langit
Father's Laughter
Mother's Care
