WorksheetsCanonical Philippine Authors
Total questions: 15
Worksheet time: 8mins
What is the theme commonly found in Amado V. Hernandez’s literary works?
Romance and fantasy
Filipino mythology
Socio-political issues
War and horror
Who was known for writing “Luha ng Buwaya”, a novel about farmers uniting against a greedy family?
Francisco Baltazar
Amado V. Hernandez
Carlos P. Romulo
Lazaro Francisco
What pen name did Francisco Baltazar use?
Doveglion
Amante Hernani
Kiko
Quijano de Manila
Which of the following is a famous literary work by Carlos P. Romulo that emphasizes national identity?
I Am a Filipino
The Summer Solstice
Isang Dipang Langit
May Day Eve
Which author is known as the 'Prince of Tagalog Poets'?
Lazaro Francisco
Francisco Baltazar
Nick Joaquin
Amado V. Hernandez
'Florante at Laura' by Francisco Baltazar is mainly about:
Farming struggles
National identity
Love and betrayal under imprisonment
Wartime heroism
What was the major focus of Lazaro Francisco’s novels?
Urban life
Filipino nationalism and agrarian reform
Religious conflict
Women empowerment
Who wrote 'Bayang Nagpatiwakal' and 'Maganda Pa ang Daigdig'?
Amado V. Hernandez
Nick Joaquin
Lazaro Francisco
Francisco Baltazar
Nick Joaquin often wrote about which of the following themes?
Space exploration
Catholic rituals and nostalgia for the past
Labor struggles
Environmental awareness
Which story by Nick Joaquin depicts a woman-centered fertility ritual?
The Summer Solstice
May Day Eve
Three Generations
The Sorrows of Vaudeville
What is the main message of Amado V. Hernandez's 'Isang Dipang Langit'?
Struggles of marriage
Life in postwar Philippines
Hope despite imprisonment
Conflict between siblings
Which literary work by Carlos P. Romulo recounts his wartime experience during the Japanese bombing?
I Walked with Heroes
I Am a Filipino
Last Man off Bataan
The Anchored Angel
What best describes the impact of Nick Joaquin’s writings on Philippine literature?
They encouraged industrialization
They promoted free verse
They preserved Filipino culture and highlighted national identity
They introduced Western themes
Which of the following statements is true about Francisco Baltazar’s life?
He was a modern playwright of the 21st century.
He discouraged his children from becoming poets.
He became president of the United Nations.
He introduced comma poems.
Who is the author awarded National Artist for Literature in 1973, known for writing while in prison?
Francisco Baltazar
Nick Joaquin
Amado V. Hernandez
Lazaro Francisco
