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Philippine Literature Quiz

Total questions: 10

Worksheet time: 5mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

What is the first book published in the Philippines?

a)

Arte y Reglas de la Lengua Tagala

b)

Urbana at Felisa

c)

Doctrina Christiana

d)

Barlaan at Josephat

2.

Who is the first Filipino author to write a short story in English?

a)

Jose Garcia Villa

b)

Zoilo Galang

c)

Carlos P. Romulo

d)

Paz Marquez Benitez

3.

What literary form is 'Walang Sugat'?

a)

Zarzuela

b)

Cenaculo

c)

Moro-moro

d)

Awit

4.

Which period saw the introduction of English as the medium of instruction?

a)

Pre-colonial Period

b)

Spanish Colonial Period

c)

American Period

d)

Japanese Period

5.

What is the main theme of 'Footnote to Youth'?

a)

War and Peace

b)

Young Love and Responsibility

c)

Cultural Identity

d)

Religious Faith

6.

Who wrote 'I Am a Filipino'?

a)

Fernando Ma. Guerrero

b)

Carlos P. Romulo

c)

Manuel Arguilla

d)

Claro M. Recto

7.

What does 'Moro-moro' depict?

a)

A biography of a saint

b)

A romantic story

c)

Victory of Christians over Muslims

d)

A religious chant

8.

Which literary form became dominant during the American Period?

a)

Short Stories

b)

Poetry

c)

Epics

d)

Folk Songs

9.

What is 'Arte y Reglas de la Lengua Tagala'?

a)

First poetry collection in Tagalog

b)

First novel in Tagalog

c)

First grammar book of Tagalog

d)

First dictionary of Tagalog

10.

What is the significance of the year 1565 in Philippine literature?

a)

Introduction of English literature

b)

First publication of a Filipino book

c)

Start of Spanish colonization

d)

Start of American colonization