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Quiz on Philippine Literature

Total questions: 15

Worksheet time: 8mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

What type of literature is tied to Philippine history and colonial legacy?

a)

Fiction

b)

Philippine Literature

c)

Poetry

d)

Drama

2.

Which of the following is a type of folk speech?

a)

Sonnet

b)

Ballad

c)

Riddle

d)

Novel

3.

What is a *Tanaga*?

a)

A narrative

b)

A rhyming proverb

c)

A type of epic

d)

A folk song

4.

Which of the following is NOT a folk song?

a)

Lullabies

b)

Harana

c)

Tulang Pambata

d)

Kundiman

5.

What do folk songs typically express?

a)

Historical events

b)

Hopes and lifestyle

c)

Political views

d)

Scientific discoveries

6.

Which of the following is an example of a folk narrative?

a)

Proverb

b)

Aphorism

c)

Riddle

d)

Epic

7.

What characterizes an epic in Philippine literature?

a)

Moral lessons

b)

Heroic tales with supernatural events

c)

Historical accounts

d)

Short stories

8.

What is the purpose of a legend?

a)

To teach morals

b)

To explain origins of things

c)

To provide historical facts

d)

To entertain

9.

Which of the following is a type of fable?

a)

Heroic tales

b)

Animal stories teaching morals

c)

Rhyming wisdom

d)

Love songs

10.

What is a common feature of folk speeches?

a)

Historical context

b)

Complex language

c)

Use of metaphor

d)

Scientific terminology

11.

Which of the following folk songs is typically used to soothe children?

a)

Lullabies

b)

Tulang Pambata

c)

Kundiman

d)

Harana

12.

What is the main function of proverbs in Philippine literature?

a)

To document history

b)

To tell stories

c)

To express values and wisdom

d)

To entertain

13.

Which of the following is a characteristic of folk songs?

a)

Scientific explanations

b)

Repetitive and didactic

c)

Historical accuracy

d)

Complex narratives

14.

What type of literature includes *Lam-ang* and *Hudhud*?

a)

Fables

b)

Legends

c)

Epics

d)

Proverbs

15.

Which of the following best describes a proverb?

a)

A heroic tale

b)

A type of folk song

c)

A rhyming expression of wisdom

d)

A narrative with a moral