EXERCISES # 1

(SITE OF THE FIRST MASS)

Give a concise explanation/discussion on the following items.

1. Cite evidences which would suggest that the First Mass happened in Masau (Butuan) and
Limasawa (Southern Leyte).
2. How credible is this account of Albo and Pigafetta in explaining the site of the First Mass?
3. How do the evidences presented in the text help you understand the controversy on the First
Catholic Mass in the Philippines?

EXERCISES #2
(CAVITE MUTINY)

Give a concise explanation/discussion on the following items.

1. What does the account of Dr. Trinidad H. Pardo de Tavera tells us? Explain.
2. What does the account of Jose Montero y Vidal tell us? Explain.
3. Among the two versions of Cavite Mutiny, which one is most credible? Why?
4. Compare the two versions according to their definition of mutiny, its causes and effects.

EXERCISE #3
(CRY OF BALINTAWAK OR PUGAD LAWIN)

Give a concise explanation/discussion on the following items.

1. What is the meaning of Cry of Pugad Lawin?

2. What did Cry of Balintawak signify?
3. What was the significance of the Cry of Pugad Lawin?
4. What is the significance of tearing of the cedulas?

EXERCISE #4
(RETRACTION OF RIZAL)

Give a concise explanation/discussion on the following items.

1. What is a retraction letter?

2. Who is Fr. Vicente Balaguer?
3. Did Jose Rizal retract?

*write your answer in long bond paper