PASSI CITY COLLEGE

City of Passi, Iloilo

GE 6 Life and Works of Dr. Jose Rizal

Name: __________________________________ Year and Section: ______________

I. Multiple Choice Test: Choose the best answer for each question and write the letter of the correct answer on your answer sheet.
1. What significant event happened a few days before a full moon on June 19, 1861?
A. Rizal's baptism C. Rizal's death
B. Rizal's birth D. Rizal's first communion
2. Who baptized Jose Rizal in the Calamba Catholic Church on June 22, 1861?
A. Father Pedro Casanas C. Father Leoncio Lopez
B. Rev. Rufino Collantes D. Rev. Manuel Hidalgo
3. What was the relationship between Francisco Engracio Rizal Mercado y Alejandro and Teodora Morales Alonso Realonda y Quintos to
Jose Rizal?
A. They were his godparents. C. They were his parents.
B. They were his teachers. D. They were his grandparents.
4. Which of the following best describes Jose Rizal’s profession?
A. Engineer and teacher C. Lawyer and poet
B. Physician and man of letters D. Soldier and politician
5. Who stood as Jose Rizal's godparent during his baptism?
A. Father Leoncio Lopez C. Father Pedro Casanas
B. Rev. Rufino Collantes D. Manuel Timoteo Hidalgo
6. Who was the youngest child of Francisco Mercado and Teodora Alonso Realonda?
A. Trinidad C. Josefa
B. Soledad D. Maria
7. Who among the Rizal siblings joined the Spanish-Philippine Revolution and became a general?
A. Saturnina C. Narcisa
B. Paciano D. Lucia
8. Who was known as "Neneng" among the Rizal siblings?
A. Olympia C. Lucia
B. Saturnina D. Josefa
9. What was the nickname of Jose Rizal in his family?
A. Pepe C. Biang
B. Panggoy D. Ypia
10. Which sibling of Rizal was married to Antonio Lopez, a school teacher of Morong Rizal?
A. Narcisa C. Maria
B. Olympia D. Saturnina
11. How did Rizal's younger sister Concepcion die?
A. Cholera C. Drowning
B. Illness D. Accident
12. At what age did Jose Rizal begin to show his interest in drawing and molding in wax or clay?
A. 3 years old C. 7 years old
B. 5 years old D. 9 years old
13. What activity did Rizal and his family do at nightfall that involved gathering at the altar to pray?
A. Novena C. Rosary
B. Angelus D. Procession
14. What was the name of Rizal’s big black dog that accompanied him on his long walks?
A. Usman C. Francisco
B. Munda D. Jose
15. Which tutor taught Rizal Spanish and Latin but passed away after five months of tutoring?
A. Maestro Celestino C. Leon Monroy
B. Maestro Lucas Padua D. Father Leoncio Lopez
16. Which family member was known for their love of books and taught Rizal to love reading?
A. Father Francisco C. Uncle Jose Alberto
B. Uncle Gregorio D. Uncle Manuel
17. During which term at Ateneo did Rizal place second in rank due to resenting his professor’s remarks?
A. First year C. Third year
B. Second year D. Fourth year
18. In which subjects did Rizal receive gold medals during his second year at Ateneo?
A. Philosophy and Agriculture C. Agriculture and Topography
B. Topography and Latin D. Biology and Chemistry
19. Where did Rizal stay during his second year at Ateneo?
A. Magallanes Street, house of Dona Pepang C. Sta. Isabel College dormitory
B. Binondo, with his aunt D. Intramuros, boarding house
20. How old was Jose Rizal when he graduated as valedictorian from Ateneo?
A. 15 years old C. 17 years old
B. 16 years old D. 18 years old
21. What was the main reason Francisco Mercado decided to send Rizal to Ateneo instead of Letran?
A. Better educational opportunities C. Influence of Father Rufino Collantes
B. Proximity to their home D. Reputation of Father Jose Bech
 PASSI CITY COLLEGE
City of Passi, Iloilo
SCHOOL OF INFORMATION AND COMMUNICATIONS TECHNOLOGY

22. What significant event in Rizal's family life occurred during his third-year term at Ateneo in June 1874?
A. Birth of his youngest sibling C. Death of his father
B. Release of his mother from prison D. Marriage of his sister Narcisa
23. Which term at Ateneo did Rizal consider his prediction about his mother’s release from prison true?
A. First year C. Third year
B. Second year D. Fourth year
24. What was the pet name of Josefa Rizal?
A. Sisa C. Panggoy
B. Biang D. Ypia
25. During which year did Rizal receive the highest grades (excellent) in all subjects, leading to his graduation as valedictorian?
A. First year (1872-1873) C. Third year (1874-1875)
B. Second year (1873-1874) D. Fourth year (1876-1877)
26. What was the main reason why Father Margin Fernando initially refused to admit Jose Rizal to Ateneo Municipal?
A. He did not pass the entrance exams. C. He was late for registration and was sickly.
B. He was suspected of being involved in subversive D. He did not have the proper documentation.
activities.
27. During his first year in Ateneo, Rizal was initially placed at the bottom of the class. How did he eventually perform at the end of his first
year?
A. He remained at the bottom. C. He became the emperor of his Empire and the
B. He became the second best in the class. brightest pupil in the class.
D. He dropped out due to illness.
28. Which professor at Ateneo inspired Rizal to study harder and write poetry, and was described by Rizal as a model of uprightness?
A. Fr. Jose Bech C. Fr. Francisco de Paula Sanchez
B. Fr. Margin Fernando D. Fr. Pablo Ramon
29. What significant achievement did Rizal accomplish on March 23, 1877, at Ateneo Municipal?
A. He graduated with a degree in Philosophy and C. He received the degree of Bachelor of Arts with
Letters. highest honors.
B. He was conferred the title of “perito D. He was elected president of the Marian
agrimensor.” Congregation.
30. Rizal's poem "Mi Primera Inspiracion" was written in honor of whom?
A. His father C. His professor
B. His mother D. His sister
31. What was the main reason Rizal decided to pursue a medical course at the University of Santo Tomas?
A. To follow his father's wishes C. To become a renowned scientist
B. To cure his mother's growing blindness D. To fulfill a requirement of Ateneo Municipal
32. In which organization did Rizal win first prize for his poem "A La Juventud Filipino"?
A. Circulo Hispano-Filipino C. Ateneo Municipal Literary Guild
B. Liceo-Artistico-Literario D. Universidad Central de Madrid Literary Society
33. What was the purpose of Rizal's secret departure to Spain in 1882?
A. To escape persecution from Spanish authorities C. To marry his fiancée
and friars D. To start a revolution against Spanish rule
B. To pursue a business opportunity
34. In which European city did Rizal first study under the renowned ophthalmologist Dr. Louis de Weckert?
A. Heidelberg C. Madrid
B. Paris D. Barcelona
35. Who was Rizal's close friend and correspondent, an ethnologist and director of the Ateneo of Leitmeritz, Austria?
A. Juan Luna C. Otto Becker
B. Ferdinand Blumentritt D. Karl Ullmer
36. Which Masonic lodge did Rizal join in March 1883, and what was his Masonic name?
A. Lodge Acacia; Dimasalang C. Lodge Nilad; Calambeño
B. Lodge Solidaridad; Laong Laan D. Lodge Magdalo; Simoun
37. Why did Rizal write the poem "To the Flowers of Heidelberg"?
A. To honor the German culture C. To impress his professor
B. To express his homesickness and longing for his D. To commemorate a local festival
homeland
38. Which event did the Filipino community in Madrid celebrate with a banquet in June 1884?
A. Rizal's graduation from the University C. The establishment of the Circulo Hispano-Filipino
B. The victories of Luna and Hidalgo in the National D. The publication of Rizal's first book
Exposition of Fine Arts
39. What degree did Rizal earn on June 21, 1884, from Universidad Central de Madrid, and why was he not awarded his Doctor’s diploma?
A. Licentiate in Medicine; he did not submit a thesis C. Licentiate in Philosophy and Letters; he failed to
and pay the fees meet attendance requirements
B. Bachelor of Arts; he did not pass the final exams D. Doctor of Medicine; he did not defend his
dissertation
40. During his stay in Germany, what was one of Rizal's key activities outside of his medical studies in Heidelberg?
A. Writing nationalist essays C. Participating in local political movements
B. Observing and learning about European cultural D. Teaching at the University of Heidelberg
sites
41. Which famous literary work did Jose Rizal translate into Tagalog while in Leipzig?
A. Don Quixote C. Hamlet
B. William Tell D. Divine Comedy
42. In which city did Rizal write and read his scholarly paper "Tagalische Verkunst" before a scientific society?
 PASSI CITY COLLEGE
City of Passi, Iloilo
SCHOOL OF INFORMATION AND COMMUNICATIONS TECHNOLOGY

A. Paris C. Berlin
B. London D. Madrid
43. What was the primary reason Rizal gave for returning to the Philippines after the publication of "Noli Me Tangere"?
A. To start a revolution C. To establish a school
B. To operate on his mother's eyes D. To get married
44. During his stay in Hong Kong, Rizal observed the Chinese celebration of the New Year. What was a notable aspect of this celebration?
A. The consumption of mooncakes C. The dragon boat races
B. The explosion of firecrackers to drive away evil D. The lantern festival
spirits
45. Who was Rizal's companion during his grand tour from Germany to Italy, and which city did they visit to meet Professor Blumentritt?
A. Juan Luna; Vienna C. Antonio Luna; Rome
B. Maximo Viola; Leitmeritz D. Marcelo H. del Pilar; Prague
46. Why did Rizal stay at the Spanish Legation in Tokyo during his visit to Japan?
A. To avoid high hotel costs C. He wanted to be close to the Spanish authorities
B. He was invited by Juan Perez Caballero D. He had a secret mission
47. Which newspaper did Rizal contribute to, using pseudonyms such as Dimas Alang and Laong Laan, while in Europe?
A. La Solidaridad C. La Independencia
B. El Diario de Manila D. El Renacimiento
48. Which organization did Rizal help found in Paris, which aimed to excel in various fields and gain recognition from Spain?
A. Asociacion Hispano-Filipina C. La Liga Filipina
B. Indios Bravos D. Propaganda Movement
49. What was the main reason Rizal ceased writing for La Solidaridad?
A. He disagreed with Marcelo H. del Pilar C. He wanted others to take more responsibility
B. He wanted to focus on his medical practice D. He was tired of the reform movement
50. Where did Rizal finalize the manuscript of "El Filibusterismo" and who helped him with the funds for its publication?
A. Paris; Maximo Viola C. Berlin; Ferdinand Blumentritt
B. Brussels; Valentin Ventura D. London; Antonio Luna
51. Which activity did Rizal NOT engage in during his stay in Hong Kong?
A. Practicing medicine C. Engaging in espionage
B. Observing Chinese cultural activities D. Organizing a Filipino community group
52. What was one of Rizal's bad impressions of the United States during his visit in 1888?
A. The widespread poverty C. The poor infrastructure
B. The lack of racial equality D. The low standard of living
53. What role did Dr. Feodor Jagor play in Rizal's life while he was in Berlin?
A. He was Rizal's medical mentor C. He translated "Noli Me Tangere" into German
B. He introduced Rizal to German scientific D. He funded Rizal's studies in Berlin
societies
54. Why did Rizal decide to move from Paris to Brussels in 1890?
A. To escape the high cost of living in Paris C. To avoid political persecution
B. To be closer to his family D. To enroll in a university
55. What was the main focus of Rizal's annotations on Antonio Morga's "Sucesos de las Islas Filipinas"?
A. To highlight the errors and biases of Spanish C. To translate it into Tagalog for Filipino readers
colonization D. To compare it with other historical accounts of
B. To provide a chronological history of the the Philippines
Philippines
Good Luck!