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COLLEGE OF ARTS AND SCIENCES

Second Semester, A.Y. 2020-2021
TEST QUESTIONNAIRE
Midterm Examination in GE RIZAL- Life and Works of Rizal

Name of Student: C/Y/Section: Score:

Multiple choices. Read each item carefully and choose the appropriate answer.

1. Republic Act # 1425 is also known as:

a. Miranda law b. Rizal law
2. When ^^^X'made effective? d. Data Privacy Protection
a. August 16, 1956
c. August 6, 1957 b. August 26, 1958
3. Rizal's parents belong to: c. August 16, 1957
a. Peninsulares
b. Insulares c. Principalia d. Indio
4. It was a century of ferment caused by the blowing winds of history.
a. 16th century b. 17lh century
c. 18th century c. 19th century
5. He was the most respected man on earth in the 18th century.
a. President b. Prime minister c. Holy Pope d. All of the above
6. Who was the first teacher of Rizal? a.
Paciano b. Celestino c. Teodora d. Monroy
7. The title of the poem composed by Rizal for Consuelo:
a. A la juventud d. Me Ultimo Adios
b. A la Sefiorita e. El Consejo delos Dioses
8. Where did Rizal join masonry?
a. Madrid b. Japan c. Europe d. Portugal
9. The first woman of Rizal:
a. Leonor Rivera c. Leonor Valenzuela
b. Josephine Bracken d. Segunda Katigbak
10. The date when Rizal became a master mason:
a. November 15, 1890 e. November 16, 1890
b. November 9, 1888 f. November 2, 1892
11. When was the second departure of Jose Rizal?
a. February 3, 1888 g. February 3, 1889
b. February 7, 1887 h. February 4, 1888
12. Where did Rizal plan to change his nationality?
a. Japan b. Guam c. Borneo d. United States
13. Sen. Pimentel is to Generic Drugs Act as Sen. Chato is to:
a. Miranda law b. Malolos law c. Rizal law d. Bonifacio law
14. Which of the following statements show the aim of Rizal law?
a. Remembrance of the life and works of Rizal during his time
b. Develop the understanding of Philippine Economic Status during the Spanish period
c. Recognize the relevance of Rizal's ideals, thoughts, teachings and life-values to
present country and apply them in the solution to day to day situations and problem
d. Recall the cruelty of Spaniards during their colonization
15. Democracy is to people as Frailocracy is to:
a. Dominican b. Augustinians c. Friars d. Spaniards
16. The following choices below describe encomienda system EXCEPT:
a. Royal encomienda b. Ecclesiastical encomienda
c. Private encomienda d. Indio encomienda
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17. The following are the best literary works of Rizal EXCEPT:
a. A la Juventud b. El Consejo de los Dioses: A Filipinas
c. Junto Al Pasig d. Me Ultimo Adios
18. When Rizal was first year high school, he was excellent in the following EXCEPT:
a. Latin b. Spanish c. Greek d. World history
19. Eduardo Lete is to Consuelo as Jose Rizal is to:
a. Leonor Rivera b. Josephine Bracken
c. Segunda Katigbak d. Leonor Valenzuela
20. Why did Rizal secretly leave the country?
a. Homesick might be avoided.
b. To avoid detection by the Spanish authorities
c. To escape from friars' cruelty
d. To meet his friends abroad
21. Which of the following statements show Rizal's intention to join masonry?
a. To become popular Filipino reformist
b. To become proud Rizal's family
c. To become influential in terms of power and connection
d. To become influential and possibly extend assistance in his struggle against
Spanish tyranny
22. Which of the following statements demostrate Rizal's faithfulness with Leonor Rivera?
a. Rizal had avoided every woman he encountered abroad.
b. Rizal focused only on his missions abroad.
c. Rizal suppressed his feelings with Consuelo.
d. Both a and c
23. The following are the Filipino exiles whom Rizal met in Hong Kong EXCEPT:
a. Jose Basa b. Balbino Mauricio
c. Barranda Terreno d. Manuel Yriarte
24. When was Rizal arrived in Japan?
a. February 28, 1888 b. February 20, 1888
c. February 21, 1889 d. February 6, 1888
25. Which of the following situations below apply the idea of patriotism?
a. Buy local products b. Watch foreign movies
c. Covid-19 frontliners d. Help parents in day to day living
26. Which of the following statements apply the concept of encomienda system?
a. Inhabitants pledged whatever the harvest from the farm.
b. Inhabitants did not give money to government.
c. Inhabitants could practice business freely.
d. Spanish masters collected taxes from inhabitants.
27. Which of the following statements demonstrate no equality before the law on Rizal's
time?
a. No equal access of land profit
b. Unreasonable distribution of crop farming materials
c. No equal access to education
d. Persecution and abuses from Spanish masters
28. Choose from the following choices below the theme of Rizal's poem "To the Filipino
Youth."
a. Grow, timid Filipino youth b. Prosper, Philippine Economy
c. Flourish Philippine Nation d. Soar High Espanya

29. What example can you find to support the phrase "The Advent of a National Hero?"
a. Rizal's disappointment in his study in Sto. Thomas
b. Rizal's dedication in his study, sacrifices and missions
c. Rizal's love affairs
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30. d. Rizal’s death at Bagumbayan
What would result if the first departure of Rizal would have
known from Spanish authorities?
a. Restricted him from going abroad
b. Captured him and imprisoned for lifetime
c. Tortured him to death
d. None of these
31. From question #30, identify one reason if the parents of Rizal and friends knew his first
departure.
a. Restricted him from going abroad b. Gave him pocket money for his trip
c. Let Rizal go and finish his study d. None of these
32. Identify from the following statements below on Rizal’s impression in Japan.
a. The existence of many thieves
b. The beggars were out-numbered.
c. The picturesque dress and simple charms
d. The extravagant Lauriat party
33. Which of the following statements apply Rizal’s loyalty in his reforms?
a. No matter what, he pursued his plan.
b. It depended on a situation as long as it would not put his family in danger.
c. As long as many would support him, he would pursue it.
d. None of these
34. Examine from the following statements the great effect of industrialization. The 19th
century.
a. Mass production of essential and non-essential goods
b. Invention of Policy: Laizzes Faire
c. The beginning of Pragmatism
d. The beginning of Leftism
35. What evidence can you find on the effort of Spaniards for Philippine Economic
development?
a. Establishment of tobacco monopoly
b. Development of fish hatchery
c. Opening of Cebu foreign trade
d. Efforts of the Spaniards. They only got what they wanted.
36. Classify from the following statements the two important consequences of Rizal
departure to Europe.
A. Interaction with foreign national B. Further his ophthalmological studies
C. Change in religious outlook D. Observe European society
a. B and C b. A and C c. A and B d. A and D
37. From question # 36, select two reasons
of Rizal’s hidden purposes in his departure to Europe.
a. A and B b. B and C c. A and C d. A and C
38. Select one from the following statements the reason of Rizal’s attempt to change his
nationality.
a. The place he chose has good location area
b. The place he chose had scenic view
c. The place he chose could be a safest place for his family and friends
d. The place he chose had great cultural heritage
39. From question no 38, examine what would be the implication of Rizal’s attempt in
changing his nationality.
a. Rizal would become a traitor of his country.
b. Rizal would be a coward.
c. Rizal would have peace of mind.
d. Rizal would waste all his efforts especially his plan reform to the Philippines.
40. Choose one from the statements below that portrays concept of nationalism.
a. Buy and sell of local foreign products
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b. Read western historical books and mythology

c. Buy and sell only local products
d. Read the life of our heroes, their dedication and sacrifice to country
41. Choose one from the statements below the maladministration of justice in the
Philippines during Spanish period.
a. Executing of Paia b. Poor had no access to courts
c. Collection of excess tributes or taxes d. Promulgation of Frailocracy
42. Which of the following statements criticize the concept of frailocacy?
a. Establishment of the Royal Company of the Philippines
b. Augustinian's and Dominican's abusive control over religious and education of the
Philippines
c. The compulsory of labor imposed by the Spaniards to Filipino
d. Spanish tyranny to early Filipino people
43. The statement "The rapid expansion of scientific knowledge profoundly influenced by
Western thought "justify that:
a. Industrial technology stimulated scientific discoveries
b. The scientific knowledge paved new way of thinking
c. Industrial revolution changed the course of human race
d. Scientific knowledge becomes the main core of study in the 19th century
44. From the question no. 43, how does early Filipinos adapted the rapid expansion of
scientific knowledge?
a. Early Filipinos were still the same some Friars controlled education
b. Some early Filipinos eagerly went to Europe to further study
c. Philippine economy suffered terribly
d. Early Filipinos did not have the choice but enslaved themselves to Spaniards
45. From question no. 43, determine one that does not show the impact of scientific
knowledge to every human race.
a. Encouragement of people's mobility
b. Invention of labor-saving devices
c. Improvement of people's standard of living
d. Greater rural society
46. Which of the following statements interpret about Rizal's preparation in relation to his
mission as sacrificial lamb for the country?
a. Rizal's reaction to various incidents he had witness in his time
b. Rizal's great achievement in academic
c. Rizal's love affairs
d. Rizal death at Bagumbayan
47. Choose one from the following statements about Rizal's dedication on the importance of
education.
a. Rizal's great achievement in academe
b. Rizal's insistence on education as the instrument of social progress
c. Rizal's best literacy works
d. Rizal's preparation for leadership through study
48. From question no. 47, choose one from the following statements Rizal's eagerness on
study.
b: Rizal's insistence on education as his instrument of social progress
c. Rizal's best great three literacy works
d. Rizal's preparation for leadership through study
49. From question no. 47, select one that does not imply Rizal's preparation to study.
a. Rizal's great achievement in academe
b. Rizal's best literacy works
c. Rizal's active participation in religion activities
d. Rizal's insistence on education as the instrument of success
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50. How would you prove that Rizal was unhappy during his study in UST?
a. Rizal's failure in natural history
b. Rizal did not have friends in UST
c Panciano opposed on Rizal's study in UST
d. Rizal experienced racial discrimination in UST
51. Determine from the choices below the reason why Teodora opposed to Rizal's study in
UST.
a. Teodora did not want Rizal experience racial discrimination.
b. Teodora was afraid of arrogant teacher in UST
c. Teodora did not trust UST teachers and personnel
d. Teodora was afraid of possible incident to happen to Rizal with the GomBurZa.
52. The statement "life can't see without sorrow," justifies that:
a. Life is full of hatred. b. Life is unfair.
c. Life's sorrow is inevitable. d. Life is full of injustices.
53. Assess this statement "Conscience can accept what is compatible with reason."
a. Reason and conscience work together.
b. Without reason, conscience is useless.
c. Without conscience, reason cannot stand alone.
d. Reason should primarily play greater part than conscience.
54. Based on question no. 53, choose one from the following statements that interpret the
works of reason and conscience.
a. Euthanasia b. Chance for one mistake
c. Reclusion perpetua d. Lethal injection
55. What judgment would you make about the second departure of Rizal?
a. To continue his plan b. To finish his study
c. to continue observe European societies d. To keep his family safe
56. How would you assess Governor Gen. Despujol in relation to early Filipino's hope from
the bondage of Spanish tyranny?
a. Governor Gen. Despujol, as the most liberal executive, gave early Filipinos with
sense of liberty.
b. Governor Gen. Despujol had worsen the condition of early Filipinos.
c. Governor Gen. Despujol loved and valued the life of early Filipinos.
d. Governor Despujol gave hope to early Filipinos.
57. How would you assess Rizal's disgusted feeling seeing Japanese men pulling the
kuruma?
a. It was a feeling of pity.
b. It was a feeling of insecurities.
c. It was a feeling of oppressing someone.
d. Someone had experience some sort of indignation.
58. Select one from the following statements below the reason of Rizal's quarantine before
passing San Francisco.
a. Rizal was with 700 Japanese.
b. Rizal was with 600 Chinese.
c. One of the passengers was infected by virus.
d. None of these
59. Based on question no. 58, justify the government reason of a few days quarantine.
a. San Francisco and the government had a plan to kill all passengers.
b. San Francisco government wanted to establish friendship to all passengers of
steamer Belgic.
c. San Francisco government needed Chinese to create Chinese community in San
Francisco.
d. Since elections were held in San Francisco, the government was making great
show to capture sympathies of the people.
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60. Create an essay on Rizal's idea that love of country is the most heroic and sublime of all
human sentiments.

Prepared by:
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LUCIHIDA M. DOCOY, PhDEd-TM Subject Teacher

PEF^TA^MAGNO, MAEd Subject Teacher

LUCILLE G^ANGUIHAN, PhD
Subject Teacher

MAp B. SINACA, MA Subject Teacher

PRINCESS^iRA
Subject Teacner ,CE A. RETITA, MAGC

GEMM^XtSCULTOR, MA
Subject Teacher

MARJORIE RTSPINA
Subject Teaser
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LOUIS E. CUABO, MA
Subject Teacher

Checked by:

IRISH ATOXTERO, MST-SS Area Coordinator, Social Sciences