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2ND UNIT TEST PRACTICE QUIZ IN 21ST CENTURY LITERATURE

Total questions: 20

Worksheet time: 10mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Filipino citizen who has been given the rank and the title in recognition of his or her significant contributions to the development of Philippine arts and letters.

a)

National Scientist

b)

National Artist

c)

Manlilikha ng Bayan

d)

Ms. Universe

2.

Which proclamation in 1972 officially established the National Artist Award?

a)

Proclamation No. 1144

b)

Presidential Decree No. 208

c)

Proclamation No. 1001

d)

Executive Order No. 236

3.

Which law is known as the “Honors Code of the Philippines”?

a)

EO No. 236 (2003)

b)

PD No. 208 (1973)

c)

Proclamation No. 1001 (1972)

d)

EO No. 435 (2005)

4.

Which institution was tasked to manage the National Artist Award?

a)

National Museum of Fine Arts & National Museum of Anthropology

b)

     National Museum of Natural History & Museum Foundation of the Philippines, Inc.

c)

National Planetarium & Philippine Heritage Center

d)

National Commission of Culture & Arts and Culture Center of the Philippines

5.

Who was the first National Artist?

a)

Virgilio Almario

b)

Francisco Sionil Jose

c)

Fernando Amorsolo

d)

Bienvenido Lumbera

6.

The insignia of the Order of National Artists includes what symbols?

a)

Cross and star

b)

Sampaguita and bamboo

c)

Philippine eagle, torch, laurel leaves

d)

Sunburst and sampaguita wreath

7.

Who founded the Philippine branch of International PEN?

a)

Gemino Abad

b)

Francisco Sionil Jose

c)

Virgilio Almario

d)

Bienvenido Lumbera

8.

Bagay Poetry is credited with transforming what literary form?

a)

Vernacular of Novel

b)

Vernacular of poetry

c)

Vernacular of Epic

d)

Vernacular of Short story

9.

Which writer founded Sumakwelan for Hiligaynon writers?

a)

Lazaro Francisco

b)

Resil Mojares

c)

Ramon Muzones

d)

Alejandro Roces

10.

Who wrote The Trilogy of Saint Lazarus?

a)

Cirilo Bautista

b)

Lazaro Francisco

c)

Alejandro Roces

d)

Ramon Muzones

11.

The “Father of Modern Hiligaynon Literature” is:

a)

Resil Mojares

b)

Serapion Torre

c)

Isabelo de los Reyes

d)

Ramon Muzones

12.

Which National Artist is known for writing about fiestas such as Mariones and Ati-Atihan?

a)

Alejandro Roces

b)

Bienvenido Lumbera

c)

Cirilo Bautista

d)

Virgilio Almario

13.

Lazaro Francisco’s novel Ilaw sa Hilaga was also called:

a)

Bayang Magiliw

b)

Bayang Alipin

c)

Bayang Nagpatiwakal

d)

Bayang Magiting

14.

Who is the author of the “Rosales Saga,” which depicts Philippine society and struggles?

a)

Francisco Sionil Jose

b)

Virgilio Almario

c)

Alejandro Roces

d)

Bienvenido Lumbera

15.

What organization did Ramon Muzones found for the Hiligaynon writers.

a)

PEN

b)

PLAC

c)

LIRA at GAT

d)

Sumakwelan

16.

Analyze the two statements - True of False:

1st: The National Artist Award was created under Proclamation No. 1001 in 1972.
2nd: The first recipient was Fernando Amorsolo.

a)

Both are TRUE

b)

Both are FALSE

c)

Only the FIRST is TRUE

d)

Only the SECOND is TRUE

17.

Analyze the two statements - True of False:

1st: National Artists are given a lifetime pension and health benefits.
2nd: They also receive a seat in the Philippine Senate as cultural representatives.

a)

Both are TRUE

b)

Both are FALSE

c)

Only the FIRST is TRUE

d)

Only the SECOND is TRUE

18.

Analyze the two statements - True of False:

1.      1st Statement: The nomination process for National Artist requires endorsement by a political party.
2nd Statement: Candidates must be at least 75 years old to be eligible.

a)

Both are TRUE

b)

Both are FALSE

c)

Only the FIRST is TRUE

d)

Only the SECOND is TRUE

19.

Analyze the two statements - True of False:

1st Statement: National Artists are awarded annual free foreign trips to promote their works abroad.

2nd Statement: They are also recognized with a place of honor at state functions.

a)

Both are TRUE

b)

Both are FALSE

c)

Only the FIRST is TRUE

d)

Only the SECOND is TRUE

20.

Analyze the two statements - True of False:

1.      1st Statement: The CCP Board of Trustees serves as the National Artist Awards Committee.
2nd Statement: This was mandated under Proclamation No. 1144 and PD 208 in 1973.

a)

Both are TRUE

b)

Both are FALSE

c)

Only the FIRST is TRUE

d)

Only the SECOND is TRUE