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21st Century Literature Long Quiz (Extraction)

Total questions: 40

Worksheet time: 20mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Read and analyze each item carefully. Choose the correct answer. Pre-colonial literature often reflects a strong connection to the natural world. Which of the following terms best describes this connection?

a)

Animism

b)

Environmentalism

c)

Industrialism

d)

Graphic fiction

2.

In pre-colonial societies, storytelling often serves as a means of:

a)

documenting historical facts

b)

exercising political power

c)

resolving legal disputes

d)

teaching morals

3.

Oral tradition played a significant role in pre-colonial literature. Which of the following best describes the oral tradition?

a)

Literary works written by indigenous authors

b)

Poems and plays performed in theaters

c)

Stories, myths, and songs transmitted verbally

d)

Written texts passed down through generations

4.

The chapters of this literary work usually consist of about 70–100 words each due to character limitations on cell phones.

a)

Blog

b)

Chick Lit

c)

Flash Fiction

d)

Mobile Phone Text-Tula

5.

This is an online personal or informational website displaying information in the reverse chronological order.

a)

Blog

b)

Chick Lit

c)

Flash Fiction

d)

Hyper poetry

6.

During this period of Philippine literary history, Filipino writers' works were influenced by Western literary trends like Romanticism and Realism.

a)

American Colonial Period

b)

Japanese Occupation

c)

Period of Activism

d)

Spanish Colonial Period

7.

It refers to a literary approach that is concerned with the difference between economic classes and implications of capitalist system, such as continuing conflict between the working class and the elite.

a)

Feminist Criticism

b)

Marxist Criticism

c)

Formalism

d)

Reader Response Criticism

8.

Which is NOT a Spanish influence on Philippine Literature.

a)

Many books were printed in English.

b)

Our periodicals during these times gained a religious tone.

c)

The first Filipino alphabet called Alibata was replaced by the Roman alphabet.

d)

The teaching of Cristian Doctrines became the basis of religious practices.

9.

It is the first Filipino modern short story written in English.

a)

Dead Stars

b)

Goodbye, Flipper

c)

Miss Phatuphats

d)

The World is an Apple

10.

If a learner desires to create an informational discussion on web about people's travel, interests, and experiences, he/she can create a _______.

a)

blog

b)

essay

c)

mobile text tula

d)

tag cloud

11.

This approach requires supporting the voice, agency and empowerment of women and girls in all their diversity and others who face discrimination or marginalization.

a)

Formalistic

b)

Feminist

c)

Reader Response

d)

Marxism

12.

What form of literature is the given literary text below? Bungbong kung liwanag Kung gabi ay dagat.

a)

Epic

b)

Legend

c)

Proverb

d)

Riddle

13.

Which of the following texts is associated with the Mindanao region of the Philippines?

a)

“Himala: Isang Dula” by Ricky Lee

b)

“Home of the Ashfall” by John Jack Wigley

c)

“Kapitan Sino” by Bob Ong

d)

“Voice Tape” by Ariel S. Tabag

14.

What is the message of the maxim below? “To the one who can understand A few words will suffice.”

a)

A man of few words.

b)

A man doesn’t want to be told many times.

c)

A wise man can understand once.

d)

A man of understanding can take one direction.

15.

Which Microsoft Office application can a learner use to create a slideshow presentation?

a)

Excel

b)

Paint

c)

PowerPoint

d)

Word

16.

It is a mask that the poet uses as his or her voice in the poem.

a)

allegory

b)

dramatic situation

c)

metaphor

d)

persona

17.

A poem is allegorical when ________.

a)

a nonhuman object is given human qualities.

b)

it refers to more than one point of reference.

c)

contradictory terms appear in conjunction.

d)

it represents symbolically the truths or generalizations about human existence.

18.

All of these kinds of electronic literature are of the same genre except one. Which one is it?

a)

hyperfictions

b)

hyperpoetry

c)

photo poem

d)

lyric poem

19.

It refers to the attitude a writer conveys via the language he or she uses is called _____.

a)

line

b)

mood

c)

tone

d)

voice

20.

In the essay “Home of the Ashfall,” John Jack Wigley said: “But not the poor; they are like fungi. They don’t die. They morph after a catastrophe.” What do these lines convey?

a)

generosity

b)

hospitality

c)

positivity

d)

resilience

21.

It refers to the organization or orchestration of narrative in an essay.

a)

characterization

b)

fabula

c)

syuzhet

d)

thesis

22.

Identify which sensory image has been used in the lines below. “I felt guilty that I had to subject this cadaver-looking barker to such pain and suffering by carrying me, the queen, all my 160-pound royalty for a measly 15 pesos.”

a)

auditory

b)

olfactory

c)

tactile

d)

visual

23.

It refers to the arrangement of events in a drama.

a)

conflict

b)

plot

c)

setting

d)

theme

24.

A National Artist for Literature, novelist, poet, playwright, essayist and biographer, his works present the diverse heritage of the Filipino people.

a)

Cirilo Baustista

b)

Danton Remoto

c)

Nick Joaquin

d)

Severino Reyes

25.

Literature comes from the Latin word litera which means, an acquaintance with ______.

a)

syllables

b)

letters

c)

words

d)

sentence

26.

Which of the following best exemplifies the creative use of multimedia and ICT skills in a presentation of a literary text?

a)

Incorporating relevant images, music, and video clips to enhance the audience's understanding of the text's setting and atmosphere

b)

Reading the text aloud without any visual aids or additional media elements.

c)

Distributing handouts with the text's summary and analysis in a traditional classroom setting.

d)

Using a typewriter to create a physical copy of the text for display purposes.

27.

In a creative presentation of a literary text using multimedia and ICT skills, which of the following elements would be likely included?

a)

Images and audio only

b)

Text, images, and audio

c)

Text and images only

d)

Text, images, audio, and video

28.

Which of the following is an advantage of using multimedia and ICT skills in a creative presentation of a literary text.

a)

It restricts the use of visual.

b)

It discourages audience engagement and participation.

c)

It limits the creativity and imagination of the audience.

d)

It allows for a dynamic and engaging presentation experience.

29.

How does creative adaptation contribute to the literary landscape?

a)

By erasing the original text's legacy

b)

By limiting the interpretation of the original text

c)

By discouraging further exploration of the original text

d)

By expanding the reach and relevance of the original text

30.

How can multimedia and ICT skills be used to enhance the presentation of a literary text?

a)

By replacing the text with images and videos

b)

By reconstructing ideas in audio and visual formats

c)

By removing any textual elements from the presentation

d)

By adding irrelevant multimedia effects for entertainment purposes

31.

According to the poem, what led to the creation of the volcano?

a)

the arrow used by Pagtuga

b)

the poison arrow of Pagtuga

c)

a war that led to Magayon's death

d)

the Legend of Daragang Magayon

32.

In the second stanza, the area around Mayon's foot is described as ________.

a)

a graveyard

b)

a farm

c)

a disaster zone

d)

a myth

33.

What is the persona in the poem waiting for in the third stanza?

a)

for the volcano to erupt

b)

for the volcano to blow more smoke

c)

for the volcano to show its peak

d)

for the volcano to be covered in clouds

34.

What is the dominant physical sense being used by the poem to create the imageries?

a)

auditory

b)

olfactory

c)

tactile

d)

visual

35.

The author used a security guard as the final image of the poem. What does it imply?

a)

there lies happiness and sadness

b)

there is an impression of beauty and danger

c)

it presents sensory impressions to the readers

d)

it is becoming both a warning and an invitation

36.

What will happen if someone sees herself (female) in a mirror during a May Day Eve according to the superstition?

a)

She will win in a lottery.

b)

Her dreams will come true.

c)

She will see the face of her future husband.

d)

She can be the most beautiful woman ever.

37.

What kind of married life do you think Don Badoy and Agueda had?

a)

Don Badoy and Agueda had a wonderful marriage.

b)

Don Badoy and Agueda had a resentful marriage.

c)

Don Badoy and Agueda faithfully love each other.

d)

Don Badoy and Agueda were grateful about the superstition.

38.

What is the theme of Nick Joaquin’s May Day Eve?

a)

Latin Culture, History and Philosophy

b)

Religious beliefs, superstitions, and practices

c)

Contemporary folklore and fantasy

d)

Post-modern legends, narratives and poetry

39.

Which of the following is true about the persona who speaks in the third person?

a)

He or she recalls the Haiyan dead after the storm.

b)

He or she addresses the Haiyan dead after the storm.

c)

He or she catalogues the Haiyan dead after the storm

d)

all of the above

40.

The persona of the poem “The Haiyan Dead” speaks about ____________________.

a)

Filipinos should forget the horrible incident.

b)

determination to emerge every after devastation

c)

a common reminder of Filipino’s ability to rise up after every challenge.

d)

how the persona refuses to rest, making sure this event is remembered so that such devastation can perhaps be avoided in the future