Republic of the Philippines

NORTHERN NEGROS STATE COLLEGE OF SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY

Old Sagay, Sagay City, Negros Occidental
(034)722-4120, www.nonescost.edu.ph

PRELIM EXAMINATIONS
RIZAL: Life, Works and Writings
Second Semester, A.Y. 2017-2018
NAME:___________________________________________ Course and Section:_______________ DATE:_____________ SCORE:__________
Part I. Select and Reject!
General Instructions:
1. Read and understand the following questions.
2. Write the letter of the best answer in the blank provided before the number.
3. Be honest in answering your exam.
4. Pray for God’s guidance. God Bless!

__________ 1. Rizal enrolled in a school in Biñan, Laguna in June of 1869. Who was his teacher?
a. Maestro Celestino c. Maestro Lucas Padua
b. Maestro Justiniano Aquino-Cruz d. Maestro Leon Monroy
__________ 2. He was the author of Senate Bill Number 438.
a. Claro M. Recto b. Jose P. Laurel c. Ramon Magsaysay d. Fidel V. Ramos
__________ 3. She was Jose Rizal’s first love.
a. Miss L b. Leonor Valenzuela c. Leonor Rivera d. Segunda Kagtigbak
__________ 4. It was the first school Rizal’s father wanted him to study before he turned 11 years old.
a. Ateneo Municipal b. Normal School c. San Juan de Letran d. UST
__________ 5. He was the private tutor of Rizal who introduced him to Latin?
a. Maestro Celestino c. Maestro Lucas Padua
b. Maestro Justiniano Aquino-Cruz d. Maestro Leon Monroy
__________ 6. Ateneo Municipal was one of the best schools in the Philippines and it was under the supervision of the
Jesuits. What was the previous name of the school?
a. Escuela Pia b. Obras Pias c. School for the boys d. Pontifical School
__________ 7. Rizal had his early education in Calamba and Biñan. It was a typical schooling that a son of an illustrado
family received during his time. What does illustrado refer to?
a. Corrupt b. Deprived c. Lower Class d. Wealthy
__________ 8. “Spain could no longer ignore the principles of the inalienable rights of man, universal suffrage, and
sovereignty.” This was a depiction of the 19th century Age of?
a. Industrialization b. Medieval c. Revolution d. Scientific
__________ 9. The young Jose was showered with love and affection because he was…
a. born weak and not healthy c. talented and intelligent
b. creative and artistic d. the favorite son of his parents
__________ 10. The following were results of industrialization in Europe, EXCEPT for?
a. A shorter route was made possible because of the opening of Suez Canal.
b. Faster means of communication was introduced through telephone and telegraph.
c. Spain became highly industrialized and was able to conquer more territories.
d. Trading centers in Europe and the rest of the world became economically progressive.
__________ 11. Rizal went to University of Santo Tomas to seek higher education. Which among the following was the
course he took in his sophomore year?
a. Bachelor of Arts b. Literature c. Medicine d. Philosophy
__________ 12. He was considered as the savior of the Rizal Law.
a. Claro M. Recto c. Kose P. Laurel c. Mariano Ponce d. Fidel V. Ramos
__________ 13. Which among the following does not express the essence of teaching Rizal course in college?
b. enables youth of today to learn the ideals of freedom, equality, nationalism and patriotism
c. gain inspiration from the experiences of the Filipinos reflected in the works of our national hero
d. paying tribute to our national hero for sharing his works and writings for his personal advantage
e. to know and understand ourselves better as Filipinos and appreciate the Filipino culture
__________ 14. The Jesuit educational system was distinct because it provides students the following, EXCLUDING:
a. discipline and focused on religious instructions
b. method of instructions was obsolete and repressive
c. offers vocational courses for students to specialized
d. promotes over-all welfare through physical culture

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__________ 15. Industrialization was the product of what period in our history?
a. Age of Enlightenment b. Age of Reason c. Renaissance Period d. Scientific Revolution

__________ 16. What was the utmost effect of 19th century industrialized world to the Filipinos?
a. Filipinos became aggressive in asking for reforms and fighting for their rights and independence.
b. Middle class Filipinos were able to send their children to school in the Philippines and abroad.
c. Rich Filipinos supplied the raw materials needed to produced products and served as a market for it.
d. Schools were opened that made possible the education of all the Indios and Illustrados.

__________ 17. According to Father Jesus Cavanna, Noli Me Tangere and El Filibustirismo are novels. What was the
implication of his statement to the story presented in the two novels of Jose Rizal?
a. The novels are considered fiction and therefore do not represent true picture of the country.
b. The novels attack the Catholic Church and aimed to ridicule Catholic faith and dogmas.
c. The novels belong to the past and must therefore stay in the past for it will cause conflict.
d. The novels would be harmful to read because they are inimical to one’s religious beliefs.

__________ 18. One of the biggest impact to Jose Rizal’s childhood was the kind of environment he was in that time.
Which among the given situation shows the influence of Jose’s environment to him?
a. Jose was creative through it, he was able to show the situation of the Filipinos under the Spaniards.
b. Jose exhibited strong love for his countrymen that he did everything he could to attain independence.
c. Jose inherited his intellectual prowess from his mother that enabled him to top all his subjects.
d. Jose saw how injustice prevailed during the time of the Spaniards and wanted to free his people.

__________ 19. Jose Rizal is known to have possessed artistic talents. Which among the following shows this?
a. He began making sketches with his pencil and created objects made from clay and wax.
b. He displayed his prowess in speaking Spanish to the visitors in times that they will have visitors.
c. He exposed Spanish brutalities in his writings and speaking engagement here and abroad.
d. He was always fond of imagining artistic objects everytime he will have a break from reading.

__________ 20. Why did Rizal write “Sa Aking Mga Kabata”?
a. because he proclaimed his good deeds and positive behaviour
b. because he wanted to showcase his talents in writing to people
c. because he was curious of most things and made it the topic of his poem
d. because he was proud of his native language and of being a Filipino

__________ 21. Jose led a methodical life in Biñan, Laguna. How does the italicized word influenced the way the young
Jose lived during his stay and education in Biñan, Laguna?
a. He enjoyed his freedom for he was away from his family who would reprimand him always.
b. He lived a life based on a more careful, organized procedure and planned the things he will do.
c. Jose developed his love for Chemistry and Physics for there are methodical process to follow.
d. Jose was able to see himself as somebody who will be a hero and free Filipinos from their misery.

__________ 22. Which of the following isn’t part of the tragedies and conditions that happened in the 19th century that
awakened his spirit of nationalism and patriotism?
a. A group of Filipino Priests who were fighting for the rights of the Filipino priests were executed.
b. Filipinos were maltreated and abused by the Spaniards especially in paying higher taxes.
c. Philippines did experienced progress because of the strong trading relationship we had.
d. The mother of Jose was imprisoned and was made to walk more than 50 kms barefooted.
__________ 23. Jose Rizal while studying in Ateneo Municipal was just like any other student today. Which among the
following provides an explanation to the statement?
a. Jose Rizal excelled in almost all his subject in Ateneo making him an Emperor of his group.
b. Jose Rizal also graduated his high school at the age of 16 and received the highest honors award.
c. Jose Rizal had ups and downs experiences and struggles while he was studying in Ateneo.
d. Jose Rizal was engaged in fist fights and was linked romantically with girls while studying.

__________ 24. The novels of Jose Rizal were said to be not patriotic according to the oppositions. What is the evidence
of their claim?
a. The novels attempted to discredit the established power of the Catholic Church.
b. The novels contained views and stances that endangered one’s religion.
c. The novels is said to contain only 120 passages relating to patriotism.
d. The novels had 333 pages and only 25 pages contained patriotic passage.

__________ 25. Why did Rizal keep secret his decision of studying abroad from his parents?
a. Atenean Education impacted greatly his life that he wanted to continue it abroad.
b. He was afraid that his parents would forbid him from pursuing higher learning abroad.
c. His travel was a noble but dangerous mission to free his people from the hands of the Spaniards
d. It was his dream to study abroad, explore the culture and experience advancement of life in Europe

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__________ 26. Why should Rizal, as a course, be not taken for granted?
a. It is because the course provides students to see alternatives in dealing with past problems.
b. It is because the course allows students to be critical and logical in their perspectives.
c. The course has a rich source of inspiring narratives for students to entertain but can’t learn.
d. The course taught the concepts of nationalism and patriotism for other country much superior to us.

__________ 27. “Rizal was a product of his time.” What is the idea expressed by the statement?
a. He, as a man, by nature is not affected by the events surrounding him.
b. He takes for granted every opportunities he had to fight against the Spanish officials.
c. His life, works, and writings were all affected only by the events in the Philippines.
d. His, was a life influenced by the circumstances present in his environment.

__________ 28. Why is the 19th century labelled as the period or age of revolution?
a. A number of significant revolutionary movements occurred during this period.
b. A safer means of transportation and faster communication were made available.
c. The period exhibited ingenuity in developing advance technologies benefiting men.
d. The time marked the collapsed of the Spanish and Holy Roman Empires.
__________ 29. It can be noted that Doña Teodora opposed the decision of Don Fransisco and Paciano to let Rizal
continue his higher education in UST. To convince her husband and son she said: “Don’t send him to
Manila again; he knows enough. If he gets to know more, the Spaniards will cut off his head.” Interpret the
meaning of what she said.
a. She intended to send Rizal to San Juan de Letran for it was under the Dominican Spanish Friars.
b. She wanted Rizal to finish a degree in Ateneo Muncipal which develops students holistically.
c. She wanted him to study abroad so that he can experience the European Education.
d. She was frightened that it may put the life of his son in danger just like what happened to Fr. Burgos.

__________ 30. Which among listed below describes Dr. Jose Rizal’s secondary education?
a. As a son of an affluent family, he got private tutors to teach him Spanish and Latin.
b. Atenean education influenced greatly his character and developed him in varied aspects.
c. He was the student of the oldest and only Pontifical University of the country.
d. His first teacher was his mother Doña Teodora who was also gifted in literature and music.
For number 31 – 36, identify if the statements are TRUE or FALSE. Write A if the first statement is true and the second
statement is false; B if the first statement is false and the second statement is true; C if both statements are true and D
if both statements are false.
__________ 31. a. A student can apply exemption from taking the Rizal course.
b. CHED provides exemption to students from reading the novels of Rizal.
__________ 32. a. Economic and political developments in Europe affected the Philippines directly and indirectly.
b. The rest of the world became closer through the innovations made during the 19th century.
__________ 33. a. Jose experienced his first heartbreak while he was a student in Ateneo.
b. His love for a woman is greater than his love for higher education.
__________ 34. a. Rizal was bullied when he was a kid because of this he improved himself.
b. Rizal’s siblings were jealous of him because he was loved by their parents.
__________ 35. a. Spanish intelligentsia were contented of how their country was run during the 19th century.
b. There were no developments in the lives of the Filipinos during the age of industrialization.
__________ 36. a. Indios were educated through Educational Reform Decree of 1863.
b. Educated Filipinos began to work with reforms for the country.
__________ 37. Jose Rizal got a perfect “excellent” grade in Ateneo and 8 goods, 6 very goods and 6 excellent in UST.
What can be concluded from with his academic performance in Ateneo and UST?
a. According to present historians, Jose Rizal never wanted to study in the University of Sto. Tomas that
is why he got low grades.
b. High school standards in Ateneo were different than that of University standards of UST therefore,
Jose was more challenged in UST.
c. Jose Rizal enjoyed every moment in Ateneo compared to UST where he experienced to be racially
discriminated and oppressed.
d. Since he was a kid, Jose was already exemplary in almost all aspects that it was shown in his
performance in Ateneo more than in UST.
__________ 38. Examine among the listed alternatives below that best describe the socio-political environment of the
Philippines that drove Dr. Jose Rizal abroad.
a. Abuse of authority by the Spaniards was seen by Dr. Jose Rizal that he wanted to push for reforms.
b. Filipinos were sensitive of their feelings that everything that the Spaniards did were bad for them.
c. Philippines was progressive and Filipinos displayed hospitality for visitors from abroad.
d. Spanish authorities were tyrannical and Filipino people were submissive and lazy.

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__________ 39. Why was it necessary of Dr. Jose Rizal to leave Philippines given the existing socio-economic
environment of his time?
a. He needs to go abroad so that he could escape from the maltreatment of Spanish authorities.
b. It was his only choice because if he will not leave Philippines, Spaniards will cut off his head.
c. Opportunities to go abroad was grabbed by him for it will expose him to European culture.
d. Widening his perspectives and experiences were important to have a clearer view of his country.

__________ 40. Why did Rizal Law require the teaching of the course Rizal compulsory in college?
a. Requiring the teaching of Rizal as a course is in accordance to one’s constitutional rights.
b. Requiring the teaching of Rizal as a course will not threaten one’s religious faith.
c. There is a need to emphasize the ideals of freedom, nationalism and patriotism to the present
generation through the unbiased presentation of his life, works and writings.
d. There is a need to emphasize the ideals of freedom, nationalism and patriotism to show to the present
generation how we were ill-treated by the Spaniards before.

__________ 41. In what way can you demonstrate your appreciation of taking the Rizal course?
a. Allows you to improve your knowledge about the Philippine History under the time of the Spaniards.
b. It provides only facts about the national hero’s life that introduced him to the young generation.
c. Varied perspectives were presented to make him more human and understandable.
d. Taking the course afforded you to recognize your being a Filipino in general.

__________ 42. How is nationalism manifested nowadays?

a. Consuming locally produced products to contribute to the growth of the Local Government Units.
b. More Filipinos want to go abroad for greener pasture for themselves alone.
c. Preferring foreign songs rather than Original Filipino Music because they are more hip and enjoyable.
d. When Philippine National Anthem is sung, cars and other people continue to move.

__________ 43. The story of the Moth left a make on the young mind of Jose. How can you practice the lesson you learn
from this story?
a. Listening to the advices of friends on what to do during times you need.
b. Obeying our parents because they always want what is best for you.
c. Through treating other people, especially the elders, with respect and love.
d. Valuing the freedom that we are experiencing today, thanks to our national hero.

__________ 44. Assess the Jesuit Educational System and how is it similar in the Philippine Educational System.
a. The Atenean Education is focused on religious beliefs and strict discipline to train students to be
indepdent and value the concept of freedom.
b. The Atenean Education assure students that they will be developed holistically just like also the
emphasis of today’s Philippine system of education.
c. The Jesuit Educational System give opportunities for students to improve their weak body just like
what happened to Rizal and at present, Physical Education is also offered.
d. The Jesuit Educational System is similar to the present educational system of our country because
both aims to let their student graduate on time and make sure they will be accepted in colleges.

__________ 45. How did the 19th century Europe influence the ilustrados?
a. They lived a free life in Europe and never wanting to return to their home, Philippines because Europe
was offering them a very promising life.
b. They were captivated by the concepts of modernity, liberty, good governance and equality before the
law that they wanted their fellow Filipinos to live that way.
c. They were mesmerized by the advancements in Europe and how progressive might be the life that
they could live there.
d. They were called Filipinos and got inspired to be like the Spaniards who had many territories and
extensive influence over other countries.

__________ 46. What was the most important part of the life of Jose during his childhood that affected greatly the
formation of his character?
a. Doña Teodora played a vital role in Jose’s life through education and religious practices.
b. He went to school at an early age of 5 and was able to learn good manners and right conduct.
c. Jose experienced things just like any other boy of today experiences like having fist fights.
d. The Atenean education has made Jose develop his mind, body and behaviour.

__________ 47. What can be concluded from Jose Rizal’s first heartbreak and enrolling still in UST to pursue higher
education and a career?
a. Enrolling in UST is a proof that his love for higher learning is superior to any heartbreaks.
b. He was never happy in UST because he was still grieving his lost love, Segunda Katigbak.
c. Rizal was a chick-boy even before entering the University of Sto. Tomas.
d. The low academic performance of Rizal in UST was because of his heartbreak with Segunda Katigbak.

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__________ 48. Philippines was affected by the Age of Industrialization, how is it repeated today?
a. Every aspect of our country is affected by globalization especially our economy.
b. Filipinos were to make sure that every facet of our country will be modernized.
c. The American culture is dominating our country especially the way Filipinos dress.
d. Young Filipinos mirror the advancements of the Westerners.
__________ 49. If you were to reflect on the experiences of Jose when he was child, by what means can you do that?
a. Arrange in chronological order his experiences from birth to before going to Ateneo Municipal.
b. Devise a plan on his experiences and emulate everything he did when he was young in Calamba.
c. Manage strengths and weakness so that you are able to surpass challenges that may come your way.
d. Prepare a time table of the events and dates that happened in memories during his childhood.
__________ 50. You were tasked to be the program head of an organization that aimed to promote the ideals that Dr.
Jose Rizal fought for. What program will you spearhead to ensure that you will be able to perform the
task?
a. Have a documentary film on the life of Dr. Jose Rizal in other countries.
b. Make an exhibit reflecting the life of our national hero from his childhood until his death.
c. Stage a theatre presentation the showcased the principles that Jose Rizal stood for.
d. Write a short story in relation to his experiences in Europe and under the Spanish rule.

“On this battlefield, man has no better weapon

than his intelligence, no other force
but his heart.” --- Jose Rizal

PERK: (2 points)

__________________________
Name the dog of Jose Rizal 

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