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
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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. Jose P. Laurel is the sponsor of R.A 1425 or also known as “Rizal Law”.
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. The proponent of Rizal Law is Diosdado Macapagal.
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 helped 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.

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.
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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. Who among them is Rizal's godfather who is a native of Calamba?

A. A. Father Rufino Collantes C. Father Peronto Abueva
B. Father Jose Elisbon D. Father Pedro Casanas
2. The first name of Rizal was named after by him by his mother to a Saint namely as?
A. Johan C. Jesus
B. Josiah D. Joseph
3. Rizal completed his medical course at the?
A. Universidad Centro de Madrid C. Universidad Central de Madrid
B. Universidad Centennial de Madrid D. Universidad Central de Espana
4. What course did Francisco Mercado studied in the College of San Jose in Manila?
A. Arts and Letters C. French and Humanities
B. Latin and Philosophy D. Industrial Engineering
5. Which of the following is not an expertise of Teodora Realonda?
A. Literature C. Spanish
B. Math D. Teaching
6. Teodora's family belongs to the class of?
A. Lower C. Upper
B. Middle D. Not disclosed
7. She died of Cholera in 1889 and was denied Christian burial?
A. Maria C. Saturnina
B. Lucia D. Trinidad
8. She is the youngest of the Rizal children?
A. Concepcion C. Olympia
B. Trinidad D. Soledad
9. She married Daniel Faustino Cruz of Binan Laguna?
A. Saturnina C. Lucia
B. Maria D. Narcisa
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10. It was a two-storey building, rectangular shape, built of adobe stones and hard woods?
A. The Rizal Home in Binan C. The Rizal Home in Calamba
B. The Rizal Home in Manila D. The Rizal Home in Tondo
11. The surname on which Domigo Lamco adopted in 1731 that means "market"?
A. Matadero C. Merchant
B. Moreno D. Mercado
12. It was on June 19, 1861 in the lake shore town of where Rizal was born?
A. Binan, Laguna C. Calatagan, Batangas
B. Calamba, Laguna D. Kawit, Cavite
13. It was the old surname of Rizal's mother?
A. AlonzoC. Alhombre
B. Alonto D. Awangin
14. A term/label coined by Rizal as an endearment for his father?
A. A model of farmers C. A father to the nation
B. A father to his sons D. A model of fathers
15. Teodora Realonda studied at, a well-known college for girls in Manila?
A. Ateneo Municipal C. Collegio San Juan de Letran
B. Unibersidad ng Santo Tomas D. College of Santa Rosa
16. She married a telegraph operator from Manila?
A. Olympia C. Josefa
B. Trinidad D. Soledad
17. Regarded Rizal as the "most noble of Filipinos"?
A. Paciano C. Trinidad
B. Narcisa D. Maria
18. Her nickname is Panggoy?
A. Josefa C. Paulina
B. Lucia D. Soledad
19. The Rizal family belonged to the, a town aristocracy in Spanish Philippines?
A. Casas C. Pueblo
B. Principalia D. Primiero
20. Rizal" came from the Spanish word "Ricial" which means?
A. Green valley C. Green herbs
B. Green field D. Green tea
21. Who was the governor general of the Philippines when Rizal was born?
A. Lieutenant-General Jose Lemery C. Lieutenant-General Creig Laguardia
B. Lieutenant-General Marco D. Lemaso Lieutenant-General Frank Dispujol
22. Realonda was used by, from the surname of her godmother?
A. Doña Aurora C. Doña Tesoro
B. Doña Teodora D. Doña Tamada
24. Her death was Rizal's first sorrow in life?
A. Olympia C. Josefa
B. Lucia D. Concepcion
25. The following poems were composed by Rizal while he was in Ateneo EXCEPT?
A. Felicitacion C. El Embarque
B. A la Juventud Filipina D. Mi Primera Inspiracion
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26. She was Jose Rizal's first crush, first love and first heartbreak?
A. Leonor Valenzuela C. Josephine Bracken
B. Leonor Rivera D. Segunda Katigbak
27. She was only 18 years old when she fell in love with Jose Rizal?
A. Leonor Rivera C. Gertrude Beckett
B. Osei-san D. Leonor Valenzuela
28. Who is the only brother of Jose Rizal?
A. Paciano C. Damaso
B. Francisco D. Elias
29. Who is the eldest sister of Jose Rizal?
A. Saturnina C. Trinidad
B. Soledad D. Maria
30. What is the complete name of Jose Rizal?
A. Jose Protacio y Alonzo C. Jose Mercado Rizal
B. Mercado Rizal D. Jose Protacio Rizal Mercado y Alonzo Realonda

TEST V: SIMPLE RECALL

Direction: Supply the necessary information needed by the following statements.

1. Exact date of the enactment and signing of Rizal Law

2. Pure-blooded natives of the Philippines.
3. As a family guest, he was treated with friendliness and hospitality by Mrs. Boustead,
Adelina, Nellie and _________.
4. El filibusterismo was finished in _____.
5. The last words of Rizal before his exile.
6. The mother of Jose Rizal?
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.
11. What is the exact date of birth of Jose Rizal?
12. The first poem of Rizal written when he was 15.
13. The Tagalog poem of Rizal written when he was 8
14. GOMBURZA stands for?
15. The Father of Rizal.

“La Honesidad es la major Politica”

(Honesty is the Best Policy)

Prepared by:

CESAR N. PABILONA JR.

Instructor
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