PASSI CITY COLLEGE
City of Passi, Iloilo
SCHOOL OF INFORMATION AND COMMUNICATION TECHNOLOGY
MIDTERM EXAMINATION IN GE-9
LIFE, WORKS AND WRITINGS OF RIZAL
2nd Semester, AY 2021-2022
TEST I: TRUE OR FALSE
Direction: Write TRUE if the statement is correct and FALSE if it contradicts.
1. Marrying Leonor was the only reason for Rizal's homecoming.
2. In the first homecoming, eight years had passed since Rizal left Manila.
3. In Calamba, Paciano stayed in his room without talking to Rizal during the first homecoming celebration.
4. Leonor and Jose failed to see each other.
5. Noli Me Tangere should be allowed to circulate freely according to Terrero.
6. Rizal gained so much money from the Noli Me Tangere.
7. Noli Me Tangere is a lampoon that angered the friars.
8. Emilio Terrero was a member of Freemasonry.
9. Terrero bought one thousand copies of the Noli Me Tangere.
10. Land problems have never been solved in the Philippines.
11. Permanent Commission on Censorhip was controlled by the friars.
12. The Calamba controversy uncovered corruption.
13. The second journey of Rizal was facilitated by enemies and friends.
14. There has been a need to rectify errors in the Philippine history.
15. Accommodation in the Spanish Legation in Japan was a part of keeping Rizal away from the Philippines.
16. San Francisco inspired Rizal to stay there.
17. Rizal lodged with the Becketts in Chalcot Crescent.
18. Sucesos da las Tierras was the book Rizal wanted to annotate instead of writing Philippine history.
19. The Calamba controversy inspired Rizal to write the El Filibusterismo.
20. Antonio Ma. Regidor was Rizal's friend in Hongkong who helpd him.
TEST II. INTERPRETIVE TEST
1.1 Direction: Write "Yes' if the statement is relevant and "No" if it is irrelevant.
1. The course "Rizal" is purely worship of the Philippine National Hero.
2. Jose Rizal is god for some organizations or groups.
3. The big head of an infant Jose Rizal, was surely a sign of intelligence.
4. At age five, Jose was already very sure that he would be a hero
5. The surname, Rizal, literally foretells early death and re -growing.
1.2. Direction: Write "Yes" if the information is supported by facts, "No" if it has no imperial basis, and
"neither" if it is neither supported nor proven untrue by facts.
1. The family name, Mercado, was never used by Jose Rizal to avoid trouble.
2. Rizal's parents were land-tillers of the Dominican hacienderos.
3. Doña Teodora was a domineering wife because she was more intelligent than her husband, Francisco.
4. Biñan, Laguna was Rizal's birth place.
5. A psychological test proved that Rizal was born a genius.
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SCHOOL OF INFORMATION AND COMMUNICATION TECHNOLOGY
1.3. Direction: From the statements below, write "Yes" if the statement infers positive values inculcated to
the young Jose and "No" if otherwise.
1. Francisco Mercado was a man of few words.
2. Rizal's parents fordable gossiping and arrogance.
3. The Rizals applied whipping as an effective way of teaching their children.
4. The life of Rizal is an example that a happy life is only for those who have power and wealth.
5. Reading books of famous authors fed the intellectual curiosity of the child Rizal.
1.4. Direction: From the events below, write "yes" if an event influenced the development of Rizal's
philosophy in life. Write "no" if otherwise.
1. the birth of a small and sickly Jose on June 19,1861
2. the organization of a cult Rizalista
3. the execution of GOMBURZA
4. the coming of Rizal's Uncle Jose Alberto to Calamba
5. the founding of Iglesia Watawat ng Lahi
TEST III. MATCHING TYPE
Direction: Match column A with column B. Write the letter of the correct answer.
1. Son of a priest, husband of Narcisa a. Gov. Gen.Narciso Claveria
2. the birth place of Jose Rizal b. Gov. Gen. de la Torre
3. A word that means "subversive" c. Ricial
4. My Last Farewell d. Paciano
5. green fields e. Calamba, Laguna
6. The elder brother of Jose Rizal f. Antonio Lopez
7. lover of books g. Filibustero
8. the nickname of Rizal h. Mi Ultimo Adios
9. he ordered the change of Filipino surnames i. Bibliophile
10. Nosci te ipsum j. Know thyself
k. Sta.Cruz, Laguna
l. Francisco
m. Pepe
TEST IV. MULTIPLE CHOICE
Direction: Write the letter of the correct answer.
1. Where was the administrative seat of Hispanic Philippine government?
a. Intramuros b. Palacio del Governador
c. Luneta d. Fort Santiago
2. Who among Jose Rizal's Atenean professors gave him inspiration in literary writing?
a. Fr. Villaclara b. Fr. Sanchez
c. Fr. Saez d. Fr. Florentino
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3. What is the equivalent of Rizal's Bachiller en Artes diploma today?
a. Bachelor of Arts degree b. high school
c. elementary d. graduate degree
4. Which religious order took charge of education when Jose Rizal was a student in Manila?
a. Jesuits b. Franciscans
c.Augustinians d. Dominicans
5. At what age did Jose Rizal start his studies in Manila?
a. twelve b. eleven
c. thirteen c. sixteen
6. Taught through classical humanities and the arts of human culture and complemented religious education and
rituals.
a. Dominicans b. Augustinians-Recoletos
c. Paulinians d. Jesuits
7. He told Jose that literary inclination is useless.
a. Fr. Jose Villaclara b. Fr. Irrisari
c. Fr. Rodrigalvares d. Fr. Carmona
8. Universidad de Filipinas was the original name of
a. University of the Philippines b. Ateneo de Manila
c. University of Santo Tomas d. University of San Agustin
9. Rizal considered as the best time of his educational experience in the Philippines.
a. Elementary grade in Biñan b. High school in Calamba
c. Schooling in Arts and Painting d. Schooling at Ateneo
10. Being pensive means that one is
a. a deep-thinker b. sad
c.curious d. angry
11. What was the oldest surviving Catholic university in the Philippines?
a. San Ignacio b. University of Santo Tomas
c. University of San Agustin d. University of San Carlos
12. Which of the Manila districts below bears the names of the characters found in Rizal's novels, Noli me
Tangere and El Filibusterismo?
a. Santa Rosa b. Santa Barbara
c. Sampaloc d. Santol
13. Which of the following courses was not offered by UST?
a. Arts and Letters b. Law
c. Medicine d. Theology
14. Who among the priests in Noli Me Tangere showed that priesthood is a lucrative job? (
a. Fr. Pedro b. Fr. Rocammora
c. Fr. Refendor d. Fr. Damso
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15. Which of the following organizations was organized at Casa Tomasina?
a. Freemasonry b. La liga Filipina
c. La Cuacha d. Compañero de jehu
16. What was the main reason why Rizal enrolled in Medicine at the UST?
a. to cure cancer b. to restore eyesight of his mother
c. to make money d. to enjoy a trip to Europe
17. Prior to Rizal's enrolment at the UST, Paciano was a student of
a. medicine b. law
c. philosophy d. veterinary
18. The first preference of Rizal among college degrees
a. Arts and Letters b. Chemistry
c. Philosophy d. Botany
19. At what age a girl can marry legally during the Spanish period
a. fifteen b. fourteen
c. eighteen d. sixteen
20. The first winning entry of Rizal in a literary competition during the 264th death anniversary of Miguel de
Cervantes
a. A la Juventud Filipina b. Junto al Pasig
c. El Consenjo de los Dioses d. Mi Ultimo Adios
TEST V: SIMPLE RECALL
Direction: Supply the necessary information needed by the following statements.
1. Secretary of the Association of Hispano Filipina?
2. Who died in Barcelona on August 19, 1890?
3. As a family guest, he was treated with friendliness and hospitality by Mrs. Boustead, Adelina, Nellie and
_________.
4. El filibusterismo wass finished in _____.
5. Savior of the Fili?
6. The mother of Placid Penitente?
7. Who is his brother-in-law in Hong Kong?
8. Who did Rizal wrote letter about his pleasant life in Hong Kong in January 31, 1892?
9. When did Rizal arrive in Hong Kong?
10. This saying "I believe that _______ is no longer our battlefield; now it is a new struggle.
“La Honesidad es la major Politica”
(Honesty is the Best Policy)
Prepared by:
CESAR N. PABILONA JR.
Instructor
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