Republic of the Philippines

President RAMON MAGSAYSAY STATE UNIVERSITY

Iba, Zambales, Philippines

COLLEGE OF ENGEENERING

Final Examination - GEC –RIZAL’S LIFE AND WRITINGS

Name: ____________________________ Score:___________________

Course: __________________________ CP #: ___________________
GENERAL INSTRUCTION: No erasure! Any kind of erasure will be considered as wrong.

I. Multiple Choice: Encircle the correct answer.

1. The date that Rizal a letter to his father about his homecoming.
a. June 28, 1887 c. June 29, 1887
b. June 30 1887 d. June 19, 1887
2. He published the series of eight pamphlets under the general heading “Question of
Supreme interest”.
a. Fr. Jose Burgos c. Fr. Jose Tavera
b. Fr. Jose Rodriquez d. Pedro Paterno
3. The title of the poem for Lipa.
a. Himno Ale Trabaho c. Himno Ala Trabajo
b. Himno Al Trabajo d. ala eh Trabajo
4. Know3n as “one the best cities in Germany”.
a. Rome c. Dresden
b. Videnna d. Europe
5. Renowned scientist of Europe?
a. Dr. Carlos Czepelak c. Don Jose Taviel de Andrade
b. Dr. Tomb of Capernicus d. Alfonso Anares de Espadana
6. When did Rizal arrived in Tokyo?
a. February 29, 1888 c. February 27, 1888
b. February 19, 1888 d. February 22, 1888
7. Who is fighting Japanese journalist, novelist and champion of human rights?
a. Tetcho Seiko c. Techo Setcho Suehiro
b. Narkai-No Daiharan d. Kai No Daiharau
8. Who was the secretary of Spanish Legation?
a. Jun Perez c. Juan Perez Caballero
b. Tetcho Suehiro d. John Perez
9. A first class hotel where Rizal stayed in San Francisco.
a. Belgic c. Place Hotel
b. New York d. Heidelberg
10. Which civic society was formed by Jose Rizal before his deportation to Dapitan?
a. La Propaganda c. La Liga Filipina
b. La Solaridad d. El Superior Gobiemo
11. On time that Rizal returned in the Philippines, his novel, Noli Me Tangere had already
caused disputes especially among the friars. Who is the Augustian friar who published
an eigth-series handout to attack Noli Me Tangere?
a. Padre Jose Rodriguez c. Padre Jose Bech
b. Padre Antonio Obach d. Padre Federico faura
12. El Filibusterismo is the sequel of Noli Me tangere and like the first book it was written in
Spanish . To whom did he dedicate this second novel?
a. To his beloved parents c. To the executed Filipino priest GOMBURZA
b. To the suffering Filipino people d. To his love, Leonora Rivera
13. What is the title of Chapter 7?
a. Paris to Berlin (1885-1887 c. In Sunny Spain (1882-1885)
b. First Homecoming (1887-1888) d. In Hong Kong and Macao (1888)
14. What is the title of Chapter 25
a. Martyrdom at Bagumbayan c. Last Homecoming and Trial
b. Exile in Dapitan d. El Filibusterismo Published in Ghent
15. What is the title of the sonnet written by Rizal where he urged all Filipino artists to
glorify the Philippines?
a. A Filipinas c. A El Filipinas
b. Junto Al Pasig d. Hymn to labor
16. The practice of having surnames was started during Spanish regime through the order
of.
a. Governor Gen. Claveria c. Govermor Gen. Dela tofrre
b. Governor Gen. Polavieja d. Governor Gen. juadrones
17. What is the other term of EL Consejo de los Dioses?
a. The Council of the Gods c. They ask me for Verses
b. Through Education in Country d. A Filipinas
18. Rizal got the grade of excellent in this subject during his 3 rd year in UST?
a. Obstetrics c. Surgery
b. Therapeutics d. Physiology
19. Rizal got the grade of fair in this subject during his 1 st Year in UST?
a. Chemistry c. Anatomy
b. Theodicy d. Physic
20. Rizal was infatuated with this girl colegiala in Pakil?
a. Vinice Ybardolaza c. Vanessa Ybardolaza
b. Vadz Ybardolaza d. Vicenta Ybardolaza
 II. Complete the following statement by filling the blanks. Select your answer from
each set of choices.

Touch Me Not Hong Kong Kiu-kiang Macao

Madrid Oceanic Talim Wilhelmsfeld
Philippines Zafiro Berlin Japan
Maximo Viola Blumentritt Novelist Tetcho Suehiro

1. On February 22, 1888 Rizal left Hong Kong on board the _______________, an American
steamer.
2. On February 18, Rizal accompanied by Basa board the ferry steamer _______________ for
Macao.
3. Travelling companion of Rizal during his tour was ____________________.
4. _________________ is a fighting Japanese, Journalist, Novelist and champion of human rights.
5. _________________is the capital of Germany.
6. _________________is a Portuguese colony near Hong Kong.
7. Rizal begun writing the novel “Noli Me Tangere” and finishing ½ of the second half of it in
_________________.
8. He wrote the last few chapter of the Noli Me tangere in _________________in April to June.
9. “ Noli Me Tangere “ means __________________.
10. The Title “Noli Me Tangere” words taken from gospel of _________________.

III. TRUE OR FALSE: Write the word true if the statement is correct and false it is
wrong. Write your answer on the space before each item.

_________1. The city of Macao Rizal wrote in his diary is big, low and happy.
_________2. Rizal had received Paciano,s remittance amounting to 1000 pesos.
_________3. Leitmeritz is a place Blumentritt family from where Rizal and Viola stayed from May 13 to
May 16, 1887.
_________4. One bad impression Rizal had of America was lack of racial.
_________5. Rizal’s second romance was with Ms. L.
_________6. First Romance of Rizal was with Segunda Katigbak.
_________7. Don Francisco opposed Jose to pursue higher education.
_________8. The Title of chapter V of Rizal’s Life and writings centennial edition is “Scholastic Triumph
at Ateneo de Manila (1872-1877).
_________9. Dr. Jose P. Rizal is the 9th children of the 11 children of Dona Teodora and Don Francisco.
_________10. Rizal determined to return to the Philippines to serve his people who had been long
oppressed by Spanish tyrants.
 IV. Match Column A with that of Column B. Write the letter of the correct answer on
the space provided.

Column A Column B

_____1. Dapitan a. a romantic novel

_____2. El Filibusterismo b. death of Rizal
_____3. Noli Me Tangere c. Unfinished novel written in ironic Spanish
_____4. December 30, 1896 d. Capital of Negros Oriental
_____5. Pearl of the Orient e. Rizal’s last poem
_____6. Don Luis Taviel de Andrade f. Castilla
_____7. Spanish cruiser g. now called Luneta
_____8. Bagumbayan h. First lieutenant of the Artillery
_____9. Ferdinand Blumentritt i. a political novel
_____10. Dumaguete j. Rizal’s bestfriend

Essay : Select 2 Question to answer. 10 point each. (Note: Each student is required to submit a
final exam on time (Choose 2 topic only) consisting 200-250 word.

1. Why do you think the Spanish authority called Cavite mutiny a rebellion?
2. Explain the importance of execution of fathers Gomez, Burgos, and Zamora?
3. Went was the effect of Rizal’s execution on the Filipino revolutionaries.

“Your mind is Powerful thing. When you will it with positive thoughts, your Life
will start to change”

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Prepared By:

MELVIN DE GUIA LIMBAG

Social Science Instructor