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ONLINE MIDTERM EXAM - RIZAL 101

Total questions: 65

Worksheet time: 33mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Who is the national hero of the Philippines?

a)

Andres Bonifacio

b)

Jose Rizal

c)

Emilio Aguinaldo

d)

Apolinario Mabini

2.

In what town and province was Rizal born?

a)

Kawit, Cavite

b)

Calamba, Laguna

c)

Binan, Laguna

d)

Manila

3.

When was Jose Rizal born?

a)

June 19, 1861

b)

June 12, 1898

c)

December 30, 1896

d)

July 4, 1946

4.

Who were Rizal’s parents?

a)

A. Francisco Mercado and Teodora Alonso

b)

B. Mariano Gomez and Lucia Alonzo

c)

C. Francisco Baltazar and Josefa Rizal

d)

D. Andres Mercado and Teodora Realonda

5.

Rizal’s father, Francisco Mercado, was known for being:

a)

A writer and painter

b)

A prosperous farmer

c)

A lawyer

d)

A soldier

6.

Rizal’s mother, Teodora Alonso, was known for being:

a)

A doctor and healer

b)

A devoted teacher and religious woman

c)

A merchant

d)

A revolutionary leader

7.

Rizal’s Chinese ancestor from Fujian, China was:

a)

Domingo Lam-co

b)

Juan Mercado

c)

Francisco Lam-co

d)

Domingo de los Santos

8.

What does “Rizal” mean in Spanish?

a)

Prosperity

b)

Green field

c)

New beginning

d)

Flowering field

9.

Rizal’s first teacher at home was:

a)

Teodora Alonso

b)

Maestro Celestino

c)

Maestro Justiniano Cruz

d)

Jose Alberto

10.

His first formal teacher in Biñan was:

a)

Maestro Justiniano Cruz

b)

Maestro Celestino

c)

Padre Damaso

d)

Padre Burgos

11.

The Ateneo de Manila awarded Rizal the title:

a)

Bachelor of Arts with highest honors

b)

Bachelor of Science in Agriculture

c)

Bachelor of Literature and Arts

d)

Bachelor of Philosophy

12.

Rizal’s favorite subject at Ateneo was:

a)

Mathematics

b)

Latin

c)

Poetry

d)

Religion

13.

Rizal took medicine at which university?

a)

A. Ateneo de Manila

b)

B. University of Santo Tomas

c)

C. University of the Philippines

d)

D. Colegio de San Juan de Letran

14.

Rizal went abroad for further studies in:

a)

Spain

b)

France

c)

Germany

d)

Japan

15.

In Spain, Rizal studied medicine at:

a)

A. Universidad de Barcelona

b)

B. Universidad Central de Madrid

c)

C. University of Heidelberg

d)

D. University of Paris

16.

Rizal’s specialization in Europe was in:

a)

Ophthalmology

b)

Dentistry

c)

Surgery

d)

Anatomy

17.

The inspiration for Rizal’s specialization was his mother’s:

a)

Diabetes

b)

Blindness

c)

Heart disease

d)

Cancer

18.

The title of Rizal’s first novel published in 1887 was:

a)

El Filibusterismo

b)

Noli Me Tangere

c)

Mi Ultimo Adios

d)

Sobre la Indolencia

19.

Rizal’s second novel, El Filibusterismo, was published in:

a)

1887

b)

1891

c)

1896

d)

1892

20.

The main character in Noli Me Tangere is:

a)

Elias

b)

Simoun

c)

Ibarra

d)

Basilio

21.

The main character in El Filibusterismo is:

a)

Ibarra

b)

Simoun

c)

Elias

d)

Basilio

22.

The dedication of Noli Me Tangere was addressed to:

a)

The Filipino youth

b)

The Filipino clergy

c)

The Filipino people

d)

The Spanish government

23.

The phrase “Touch Me Not” refers to:

a)

The meaning of Noli Me Tangere

b)

The title of El Fili

c)

A poem of Rizal

d)

A chapter in his memoirs

24.

Who inspired Rizal’s character Maria Clara?

a)

Segunda Katigbak

b)

Leonor Rivera

c)

Josephine Bracken

d)

Gertrude Beckett

25.

Who was known as Rizal’s true love and fiancée?

a)

Josephine Bracken

b)

Segunda Katigbak

c)

Leonor Rivera

d)

Nelly Boustead

26.

Who became Rizal’s companion during his exile in Dapitan?

a)

Leonor Rivera

b)

Josephine Bracken

c)

Segunda Katigbak

d)

Consuelo Ortega

27.

Rizal was exiled to Dapitan in what year?

a)

1892

b)

1896

c)

1887

d)

1891

28.

What province is Dapitan located in?

a)

Zamboanga del Norte

b)

Misamis Occidental

c)

Cebu

d)

Cagayan de Oro

29.

Who was the Spanish Governor-General who exiled Rizal to Dapitan?

a)

Despujol

b)

Blanco

c)

Polavieja

d)

Terrero

30.

While in Dapitan, Rizal built a school and practiced:

a)

Medicine and teaching

b)

Law and writing

c)

Agriculture and poetry

d)

Engineering

31.

The title of Rizal’s farewell poem before his death.

a)

Mi Ultimo Adios

b)

Sa Kabataang Pilipino

c)

Kundiman

d)

A Las Flores de Heidelberg

32.

Rizal was executed on:

a)

December 30, 1896

b)

June 19, 1861

c)

July 4, 1946

d)

January 1, 1897

33.

Rizal was executed at:

a)

Luneta (Bagumbayan)

b)

Cavite

c)

Calamba

d)

Intramuros

34.

Who led the firing squad that executed Rizal?

a)

Spanish soldiers

b)

Katipuneros

c)

American troops

d)

Filipino volunteers

35.

Rizal’s retraction was about his:

a)

Return to Catholic faith

b)

Political apology

c)

Refusal to fight

d)

Marriage to Josephine

36.

The nationalistic organization Rizal founded in 1892.

a)

La Liga Filipina

b)

Katipunan

c)

Propaganda Movement

d)

Masonry

37.

La Liga Filipina was founded in:

a)

Manila

b)

Cavite

c)

Calamba

d)

Dapitan

38.

The main aim of La Liga Filipina was:

a)

Peaceful reform through unity

b)

Armed revolt

c)

Independence by revolution

d)

Educational reform

39.

The organization that replaced La Liga Filipina after his arrest.

a)

Katipunan

b)

Propaganda Movement

c)

Asociacion Hispano-Filipina

d)

Young Filipinos

40.

Rizal’s arrest was due to:

a)

His novels and political writings

b)

Treason and sedition

c)

His participation in the Katipunan

d)

Both A and B

41.

The Rizal Law is also known as:

a)

Republic Act 1425

b)

Republic Act 7722

c)

Republic Act 7836

d)

Republic Act 10931

42.

The Rizal Law mandates the teaching of:

a)

History of the Philippines

b)

Rizal’s life and works

c)

Filipino literature

d)

Political science

43.

The senator who authored the Rizal Law.

a)

Jose P. Laurel

b)

Claro M. Recto

c)

Ferdinand Marcos

d)

Elpidio Quirino

44.

The senator who defended the Rizal Bill against the opposition.

a)

Claro M. Recto

b)

Jose P. Laurel

c)

Lorenzo Tañada

d)

Manuel Roxas

45.

The Catholic Church opposed the Rizal Bill because:

a)

It criticized friars in Rizal’s novels

b)

It promoted revolution

c)

It was anti-education

d)

It supported American ideals

46.

The Rizal Law was approved in what year?

a)

1956

b)

1946

c)

1965

d)

1972

47.

The main purpose of the Rizal Law is to:

a)

Instill patriotism and nationalism

b)

Teach religion

c)

Promote Spanish culture

d)

Train soldiers

48.

The two novels required under the Rizal Law are:

a)

Noli Me Tangere and El Filibusterismo

b)

Mi Ultimo Adios and Sa Kabataang Pilipino

c)

Kundiman and El Filibusterismo

d)

Las Flores and Sa Aking Mga Kabata

49.

The educational institution where Rizal studied philosophy and letters.

a)

UST

b)

Ateneo de Manila

c)

Universidad Central de Madrid

d)

Heidelberg University

50.

The Filipino priest who influenced Rizal’s reformist ideals.

a)

Padre Burgos

b)

Padre Gomez

c)

Padre Zamora

d)

Padre Damaso

51.

The Propaganda Movement aimed for:

a)

A. Equality and reforms under Spain

b)

B. Immediate independence

c)

C. Armed rebellion

d)

D. Federalism

52.

The period when Rizal lived was known as:

a)

Spanish colonial period

b)

American colonial period

c)

Revolutionary period

d)

Modern era

53.

Rizal’s essay that exposed Filipino laziness was titled:

a)

La Indolencia de los Filipinos

b)

El Amor Patrio

c)

Sobre la Verdad

d)

Filipinas Dentro de Cien Años

54.

The essay predicting the future of the Philippines in 100 years.

a)

El Amor Patrio

b)

Filipinas Dentro de Cien Años

c)

La Indolencia de los Filipinos

d)

Sobre la Verdad

55.

Rizal’s famous poem dedicated to the youth.

a)

Sa Kabataang Pilipino

b)

Mi Ultimo Adios

c)

Kundiman

d)

El Canto del Hombre

56.

The line “Ang kabataan ang pag-asa ng bayan” emphasizes:

a)

Patriotism

b)

Youth empowerment

c)

Reform

d)

Education

57.

The Spanish friar who symbolizes oppression in Noli Me Tangere.

a)

Padre Damaso

b)

Padre Sibyla

c)

Padre Salvi

d)

Padre Burgos

58.

The character in El Fili who symbolizes greed and revenge.

a)

A. Basilio

b)

B. Simoun

c)

C. Isagani

d)

D. Paulita

59.

The city where Rizal died is now called:

a)

Luneta Park

b)

Rizal Park

c)

Bagumbayan

d)

Intramuros

60.

The monument in Luneta was designed by:

a)

Richard Kissling

b)

Tomas Mapua

c)

Carlos Arguelles

d)

Juan Nakpil

61.

The poem Mi Ultimo Adios was hidden inside:

a)

A. A lamp

b)

B. A book

c)

C. A Bible

d)

D. A coat

62.

The mother of Leonor Rivera opposed Rizal because he was:

a)

A. A reformist

b)

B. Poor

c)

C. Anti-Spanish

d)

D. A Mason

63.

Rizal’s famous speech in honor of Filipino youth in Madrid was titled:

a)

El Amor Patrio

b)

Brindis

c)

A Las Flores

d)

Ultimo Adios

64.

The group that funded Noli Me Tangere.

a)

Propaganda Movement

b)

La Solidaridad

c)

Filipino reformists in Europe

d)

Katipunan

65.

Rizal’s execution inspired:

a)

The Philippine Revolution

b)

The Propaganda Movement

c)

The Reform Acts

d)

The La Liga revival