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LIT 3E Philippine Literature

Total questions: 50

Worksheet time: 25mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Literature is best described as:

a)

A collection of human ideas and emotions expressed through artful language

b)

Any written text used in daily life

c)

Works that reflect culture and imagination

d)

Only fictional and poetic writings

2.

Philippine literature is mainly characterized by:

a)

Religious devotion

b)

Reflection of Filipino identity and history

c)

Western influence alone

d)

Modern technology

3.

One key reason to study literature is to:

a)

Memorize ancient stories

b)

Understand the nation’s identity and traditions

c)

Replace historical records

d)

Prepare for writing contests

4.

Which of the following is not a reason for studying literature?

a)

To learn historical context

b)

To preserve cultural identity

c)

To promote material wealth

d)

To appreciate creativity

5.

Early Philippine literature was:

a)

Written in Latin and Spanish

b)

Oral and passed through generations

c)

Limited to government records

d)

Exclusively written by priests

6.

Philippine literature is written in:

a)

Only Tagalog

b)

English and Filipino only

c)

Various languages including English, Spanish, and native dialects

d)

Latin and Greek

7.

Literature differs from history mainly because:

a)

It records facts accurately

b)

It expresses emotion and imagination

c)

It uses numbers and statistics

d)

It avoids metaphors and symbols

8.

Which statement best reflects Philippine literature’s evolution?

a)

It began after Spanish colonization

b)

It has continuously evolved with history

c)

It focuses only on modern forms

d)

It was purely European-inspired

9.

Which is the medium of instruction introduced by the Americans?

a)

Spanish

b)

English

c)

Filipino

d)

Latin

10.

The Japanese period emphasized writing in:

a)

English

b)

Filipino and native languages

c)

Latin

d)

French

11.

Which of the following is not a genre of nonfiction?

a)

Speech

b)

Essay

c)

Biography

d)

Fantasy

12.

Which nonfiction form presents the author’s personal opinions and insights?

a)

Essay

b)

Biography

c)

Novel

d)

Editorial

13.

A written account of a person’s own life is called:

a)

Biography

b)

Autobiography

c)

Narrative

d)

Diary

14.

The primary purpose of a speech is:

a)

To entertain

b)

To persuade or inform

c)

To confuse the audience

d)

To narrate imaginary events

15.

Drama is best performed through:

a)

Written essays

b)

Dialogue and action

c)

Poetry readings

d)

Silent gestures only

16.

A story set in imaginary worlds or featuring magical creatures is:

a)

Realistic fiction

b)

Fantasy

c)

Historical fiction

d)

Biography

17.

Which genre aims to amuse and entertain through wit?

a)

Fable

b)

Humor

c)

Drama

d)

Mythology

18.

Fables often use:

a)

Real-life heroes

b)

Animals with human qualities

c)

Historical figures

d)

News reports

19.

Fairy tales are usually intended for:

a)

Children

b)

Scholars

c)

Scientists

d)

Historians

20.

Science fiction often deals with:

a)

Ancient myths

b)

Future science and technology

c)

Folk wisdom

d)

Nature spirits

21.

The shortest form of fiction is:

a)

Novel

b)

Short story

c)

Flash fiction

d)

Epic

22.

Legends are:

a)

Based on complete fiction

b)

Stories with both fact and imagination

c)

Religious teachings

d)

Fairy tales

23.

Mythology often explains:

a)

Political systems

b)

Natural phenomena and human behavior

c)

Laws of the land

d)

Modern inventions

24.

Which of the following is a Filipino epic?

a)

Biag ni Lam-ang

b)

Ibong Adarna

c)

Florante at Laura

d)

Noli Me Tangere

25.

Which describes creative nonfiction?

a)

Purely fictional writing

b)

Factual narratives written with artistic style

c)

Technical reports

d)

Scientific journals

26.

A blog is best defined as:

a)

A printed literary essay

b)

A web-based journal with personal or thematic posts

c)

A historical novel

d)

A poem about life

27.

Chick-lit commonly features:

a)

Women’s life and humor

b)

Historical revolts

c)

Religious themes

d)

Scientific discoveries

28.

Graphic novels differ from short stories because:

a)

They are drawn in comic-book style

b)

They have no dialogue

c)

They are purely nonfiction

d)

They are only for children

29.

Realistic fiction means:

a)

Impossible events

b)

Situations that could happen in real life

c)

Stories about animals

d)

Legends of gods

30.

Flash fiction focuses on:

a)

Long plots

b)

Extreme brevity and impact

c)

Repetition of events

d)

Complex characters only

31.

During the Spanish period, most writings were:

a)

Religious and propagandistic

b)

Romantic and secular

c)

Technological

d)

Scientific

32.

The awit and corrido are:

a)

Epic poems

b)

Narrative songs and metrical romances

c)

Drama forms

d)

Folk dances

33.

The American period introduced:

a)

Free verse and modern short stories

b)

Religious chants

c)

Komedya and pasyon

d)

Haiku and tanka

34.

The Japanese period promoted:

a)

English writing

b)

Filipino and vernacular languages

c)

Latin education

d)

Modern technology

35.

Sarswela was popular during:

a)

American period

b)

Spanish period

c)

Pre-colonial era

d)

Japanese period

36.

The pre-colonial period was characterized by:

a)

Written documents

b)

Oral traditions and rituals

c)

English narratives

d)

Revolutionary novels

37.

Which period promoted nationalism through essays and plays?

a)

Japanese period

b)

American period

c)

Spanish period

d)

21st century

38.

“Florante at Laura” is an example of:

a)

Awit

b)

Corrido

c)

Sarswela

d)

Epic

39.

The 21st-century literature is known for being:

a)

Gender-sensitive and technologically influenced

b)

Limited to print only

c)

Focused solely on religion

d)

Detached from reality

40.

Filipino literature today often:

a)

Challenges traditional norms and explores diversity

b)

Ignores modern issues

c)

Centers only on colonial topics

d)

Avoids cultural themes

41.

Riddles in Filipino are called:

a)

Bugtong

b)

Salawikain

c)

Harana

d)

Talinghaga

42.

Proverbs teach:

a)

Science

b)

Moral lessons and wisdom

c)

Fairy tales

d)

Myths

43.

“Tabi-tabi po” is an example of:

a)

Chant (Bulong)

b)

Song

c)

Epic

d)

Poem

44.

Which of the following are epics?

a)

Darangen, Aliguyon, Biag ni Lam-ang

b)

Dandansoy, Oyayi, Harana

c)

Bugtong, Salawikain, Kwentong Bayan

d)

Ibong Adarna, Florante at Laura, Noli Me Tangere

45.

Folk songs are:

a)

Written for royalty

b)

Repetitive, didactic, and musical

c)

Spoken only in ceremonies

d)

Derived from myths

46.

“The Legend of Maria Makiling” is an example of:

a)

Myth

b)

Legend

c)

Epic

d)

Fable

47.

Fables often use:

a)

Human heroes

b)

Animals to teach moral lessons

c)

Deities and gods

d)

Historical figures

48.

“The Flood Story” (Igorot) is a:

a)

Folk tale

b)

Epic

c)

Poem

d)

Myth

49.

Folk speech includes:

a)

Proverbs and riddles

b)

Legends and myths

c)

Epics and songs

d)

Dramas and essays

50.

Folk songs like “Atin Ku Pung Singsing” show:

a)

Colonial faith

b)

Regional and national culture

c)

Scientific progress

d)

Modern humor