Rizal (Answer Key)

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tend to write uniquely and variedly express them according to their opinions. Teachers are
more reliable source of the answers, when it comes to essays please see rubrics for guidelines
as a general rule for correcting essays.

Rizal Law and Issues about Rizal

Exercise 1a. The Rizal Law and Issues against Rizal
1. Historical consciousness
To understand our heroes
To know their strengths and weakness
As an example
development
To value the relevance of their work in nation-building
Response to the call of time
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2. Noli Me Tangere and El Filibusterismo

Influence in Philippine politics
Patriotism
Nationalism
Understand the paradoxes of Rizal’s contribution to nationalism
Sacrifice
Development
Help achieved Filipino freedom
Fight tyranny
Contributed to the welfare of the Filipinos
Good example to the new generation

3. See page 6
4. Religion, tyranny, self-respect, freedom
For further answer see page 12 to 13.

5. Religious bias, Rizal as anti-Catholic, bias presentation of the Church

Noli me Tangere and El Filibusterismo
See also page 12 to 13.
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Exercise 1b.
1. Social structure
Welfare and development
The condition of time
Urgency to act
Fight for freedom
Shape by the influential ideology
Fight oppression

2. An obligation/responsibility to develop as sense of patriotism as we face social debacle at

the present.
Critical analysis into some blurred issues about Rizal.
To appreciate Rizal’s work.

3. Crab mentality
Jealousy
Envy to one’s achievement
Present arrangement of our ideology
Public figure and celebrity are callous in their actions
An obligation to be mindful of one’s action

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Exercise 1c.
See page 12-15 for key words.

Historical Context and Rizal’s Formation

Exercise 2a.
A.
1. To properly place the understanding Rizal’s work and activities.
To know the background of Rizal’s ideology.
To relate these conditions to the present.

2. Chaotic, people are oppressed, tyrannical government. See also page 18-20
 3. Government are presently open,
Violence is different compared to Spanish government.
Accept differences
Government are more responsible compared to Spanish era.

4. Student’s answers should be subjected to the rubrics in the arrangement of their

arguments.
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for guidelines as a general rule for correcting essays.

B.
1. f
2. h
3. d
4. g
5. b
6. a
7. c
8. i
9. e
10. k
Exercise 3a
Answer for the exercise are in the pages 24-27.
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Exercise 4a
A.
1. A
2. A
3. D
 4. C
5. A
6. C
7. A
8. C
9. B
10. D
11. C
12. A
13. A
14. A
15. B
B.
1. Carve an image of the Blessed Virgin Mary
Competent student
Loved by the Jesuit priests and teachers
See page 31 and 32.
2. Rizal favored Ateneo compared to UST
UST professor were bias and hostile to him
UST’s educational method were dislike by Rizal
See also page 31, 32 and 34.

3. Uncertainties, excitement, new friends and environment, School activities, different

people coming different backgrounds, organizations.

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C.

1. The mother moth warned her child not to go near the lamp.
2. The flame attracts the moth and was curious
3. As the moth draws near to the flame, the moth felt the danger
4. Was burned and died

D.
Answer depends on the presentation of the story in relation to student’s personal
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Exercise 5. The Rizal’s Nationalism
E.
Fight for freedom against tyranny.
Uphold human rights.
To alleviate social problems
Patriotic
Exemplary Filipino
Expression of nationalism

See also page 41 Rizal’s Nationalism

Exercise 6a.

1. Attend classes for as student of Philosophy and medicine

Wrote poems; Los Viajes
Wrote articles: Amor Patrio
Wrote correspondences with his friends in Philippines
Attend meeting with the Circulo Hispano Filipino
Meet Consuelo Ortega and wrote a poem for her

2. Secret organization.
Rizal joined with the pen name Dimasalang
The movement was anti-friar
Spanish masons were responsible for the establishment in the Philippines
Attack the church for its promotion of religious superstition

3. Answers may be dependent on students’ opinion. There is no right or wrong answer, a

matter of presenting argument for and against on the issue of joining
fraternity/organization. See rubrics for guidelines in evaluating student’s answers.

Exercise 6b. Rizal’s First Voyage to Europe

A.

1. F
2. T
3. F
4. T
5. F
6. T
7. T
8. F
9. T
10. T

B.
__6__ Marseilles, France
__1_ Singapore
__10__ Berlin, Germany
___9_ Paris, France
__7__ Barcelona, Spain
___2_ Colombo, Sri Lanka
___3_ Aden, Yemen
__4__ Port Said, Egypt
___5_ Naples, Italy
__8__ Madrid, Spain

Exercise 6c.

No single authority in knowledge

Knowledge do come in various form and cultural background
Diversity of knowledge should be welcomed
It should be understood that being genius requires humility

Exercise 6d.

1. F
2. O
3. A
4. D
5. L
6. C
 7. K
8. M
9. E
10. B
Note: 7 and 8 can be interchange.

Exercise 6e.

1. In Paris, to study ophthalmology and further understand eye treatment in Germany

2. Paris: visited Juan Luna, Pardo de Tavera and Felix Hidalgo
Help Luna in his paintings
Observe people in France
Germany: attend lectures to Dr. Becker, Wilhem Kuehne and Pasto Ullmer
Observe the differences of woman in Germany and Philippines
Correspondence with Professor Ferdinand Blumnetritt
Financial problem

3. Having the information that a German professor at Ateneo of Leitmeritz (northern part
of Czech Republic), Ferdinand Blumentritt had an interest in the field of ethnologist—
a study on the analysis of culture and its historical development – he was interested in
Tagalog language, he sent a letter and gave him a book Aritmetica by Rufino Baltazar
Hernandez.
Exercise 6f.
Poetry writing depends on the students output. Please see rubrics attached.

Historian at Work
Page 66

A.

1. To train our minds as we encounter various relationships in the society

To develop confidence
Guides towards understanding of life
To enlighten one’s values and character
Help family and ourselves
To have a better future

2. The question is dependent on the presentation of student’s arrangement of their

arguments.
Led us to a better life
Life should be enlightened with the help of education.
 Education is a key to success if one is able to understand the true meaning of
education.

B. The activity is subject to students output. Please see rubrics for evaluation of their
work. The intention of the activity is to create awareness to the social issues of our
time.
Exercise 7c. The Propaganda Movement
1. Not everyone
2. True
3. Spaniards
4. Failed
5. True
6. Prof. Blumentritt
7. La Solidaridad
8. Plaridel
9. True
10. True
11. A La Defensa
12. Bonus. Underline should include of Chinese and Filipinos
13. True
14. True
15. Noble and just means

Exercise D.
Jose Rizal and Sun Yat Sen: Asia’s Foremost Nationalists
1. The article is about Asian concept of nationalism from the thoughts of Jose Rizal and Sun
Yat Sen. Both are Asian leaders who in their ways promote the idea of nationalism and
freedom of tyrannical government though they differ in means what both considered is
the needed reform to the oppressive condition of their society.
2. Answer depends on the arrangement and cohesiveness of student’s argument. Please see
rubrics for guidelines.
Exercise
Historian at Work.
Page 81

For evaluation of student’s output please see rubrics as guidelines.

Exercise 8b. Rizal and Noli Me Tangere
1. A
2. B
3. D
4. A
5. A
6. A
7. A
8. A
9. A
10. B
11. A
12. A
13. A
14. A
15. D
16. A
17. D
18. A
19. D
20. C

Exercise 8c. Rizal and Noli Me Tangere

1. With the help of his friend Maximo Viola, whom he loaned the needed money for the
printing of the book
2. Excellent story about the true condition of the Philippines during the Spanish rule.
3. Yes, because history provides us guidance in creating a harmonious society at the
present and towards our future.
If No, because historians are bias in their writings.
4. A scandal to the church and attacks the Church as a whole.
Rizal is ignorant
Slandering the church and spreading liberal ideas
People who read are committing a mortal sin.

Exercise 8d. Rizal and Noli Me Tangere

Literature means something that is written for refreshing and inspiring the mind.
We live in a society. That is, there are relations and interrelation between men who live in the
society.
The poet expresses his feeling and we who read his poetry are interested and feel at one with him
and ourselves
literature expresses social sympathies, naturally it is bound to exercise some positive influence
on our mind and attitude. Society reacts to literature in a living way.
The influence of literature on society is felt directly or indirectly. Thus Miss Stowe's "Uncle
Tom's Cabin” was directly responsible for a movement against slavery in literature and life in
USA
Exercise 8e. Rizal and Noli Me Tangere
1. His desire to return to the Philippines was prompted by the following reasons: (1) to
operate his mother’s eye ailment; (2) wanted to know the effect of the Noli Me Tangere
and other writings; (3) his desire to serve his countrymen; and (4) wanted to know why
Leonor Rivera stopped writing.
2. Rizal’s family was apprehensive over his safety and not allowing him to wander outside
of the house. Paciano did not leave him during the first days of his arrival to protect him
from any possible attack. There were threats because of his novel, where the friars
accused him of slandering the Church and spreading subversive ideas.
3. Despite unpleasant circumstances, Rizal managed to contribute service towards members
of his community. He established a clinic in Calamba and his first patient was his mother.
He carefully treats his mother’s eye ailment which was considered miracle and people
flocked to his clinic.
4. Rizal became a sensation and people from the neighboring towns visited him, and earned
the name “Doctor Uliman,” the German doctor, because he studied ophthalmology in
Germany.

Exercise
page 100

1. Everybody wants me to leave the Philippines, but I no longer want to spend family funds.
The friars do not want even to hear about me; the government employees want to see me
as far away as possible; and the Filipinos fear for me and for themselves.

2. In Hong Kong: Rizal’s stay in Hong Kong made him experience the following events: (1)
the celebration of Chinese New Year which include making noise and exploding
firecrackers, as it was believed to drive away bad luck; (2) Chinese theaters used
symbolisms; (3) Hong Kong cemeteries were divided among individuals’ beliefs, there is
a cemetery for Muslims, Protestants, and Catholics; and (4) the Dominican Order was the
richest order in Hong Kong and actively engaged in business.
 In Macao: tour Macao’s theaters, casinos, cathedrals, pagodas, churches, botanical gardens,
and other amusements. He said: The city of Macao is small, low and gloomy. There are
many junks (Chinese sailing ships), sampans (Chinese wooden boat), but few steamers. It
looks sad and is almost dead.

In Japan: he was able to observe beautiful scenery, polite and industrious people and its
charming Japanese women, wearing their native Kimono dress, and other traits peculiar to
Rizal and to the rest of the world. Rizal write his observations of Japan to Blummentritt
saying that, “the Japanese are considered a people without God. I do not know if this is
justified. It would be interesting to study this point. There are very few thieves among the
Japanese. It is said that houses are left open; their walls are made of paper, and in hotels
one can live money on the table without fear of losing it. The Japanese are very merry and
very courteous; in the streets fighting is not seen. Their houses are clean. Rarely beggars
are seen. They are industrious…”

In America: Rizal was impressed by the material progress as shown on its big progressive
cities, well-titled farms, and busy industrial factories, the opportunities for better life
offered to immigrants and the drive and energy of the Americans. Aside from the favorable
comments, he also made some negative observation saying that despite its progress,
America lacks racial equality.

In his letter to Mariano Ponce he said, “they do not have true civil liberty. In some states,
the Negro cannot marry a white woman, nor a white man. Hatred against the Chinese leads
difficulty for other Asiatic who like the Japanese, are mistaken for Chinese by the ignorant,
and therefore being disliked too”

3. Rizal’s romance with the young and beautiful Japanese lady, a daughter of a businessman
in Yokohama started by chance in a department store where Rizal wanted to buy something
and Seiko happened to be the owner, who can speak French and English. Jose was attracted
to her beauty and intelligence. They became friends and turned into a romantic relationship.
Most of their memorable days were spent in visiting art galleries, museums, temples, and
other beautiful spots. They enjoyed each other’s company, in which they conversed and
exchanged ideas on their shared common interests such as languages, arts, and cultural
studies.
In short time, with the proper guidance of Seiko, Rizal was able to improve his knowledge
of the Japanese language and other Japanese literary pieces. After a month of stay and
companionship, Rizal and Seiko parted their ways with a heavy heart, he bade sayonara to
O-Sei-san.

4. Suehiro Tetchō had been imprisoned for writing articles against the Japanese government
and a celebrated writer where he published, Plum Blossoms, 1886 and Nightingale among
Flowers, 1887 as a result the proceeds of the books financed his travel. He died from
tongue cancer in February 1896.
5. During the long trip to America, Rizal met and befriended a Japanese writer and political
activist in the Freedom and People’s Right Movement Suehiro Tetchō. Both
enthusiastically exchanged ideas while they were traveling from Yokohama, San
Francisco, and New York until they parted ways in London.
Rizal and Tetchō were valiant patriots, implacable foes of injustice and tyranny. Both were
men of peace using their pens as weapons against the injustices committed by the
government or administration of their country. Tetchō later published his travel diary and
books that talk about his association with Rizal and how Suehiro was able to take interest
in the struggle of the Philippines to be liberated from Spain. After their meeting, Tetchō
was able to publish the following works with Rizal’s influence; Mute’s Travels, 1889,
Storm over the Southern Seas, 1891, Remains of the Storm, 1891 and The Big Ocean, 1894.
The books were believed to have patterned after Rizal’s Noli Me Tangere and El
Filibusterismo, proving the influence of Rizal in the formation of Suehiro’s political
perspectives.

6. Subject to the arrangement of student’s arguments, check rubrics for guidelines.

Exercise 9b. Rizal’s Search for Origins

Historian at Work!

C.

1. Two Filipinos
2. Manuel T. Hidalgo
3. Bonus/ since the underlined should be Filipinos love for festivities.
4. Kidlat Club
5. Sucesos de las Islas Filipinas
6. Malolos
7. Dr. Sanciangco
8. True
9. Were already civilized
10. Eight chapters

Exercise 10a. El Filibusterismo

1. To stop the unbearable oppression
For freedom
Love of fellowmen and of country
To remind the colonizers of Filipinos right to life and welfare

2.
3. Please see the rubrics to avoid bias with student’s presentation of argument.
4. Valentin Ventura helped Rizal in printing his second novel, El Filibusterismo.
 5. Please see the rubrics to avoid bias with student’s presentation of argument.
6.
Exercise 10b. El Filibusterismo
B. Teachers are advice to check rubrics for the evaluation of the output.

C.

NOLI ME TANGERE EL FILIBUSTERISMO

Education is the key to reform as presented by
the building of school.
Betrayal and hatred resulted to death of Rafael
Ibarra and Crisostomo’s fate.
Crisostomo and Maria Clara’s sad love story.
The story started with a dinner at the house of
Don Santiago.
Noli Me Tangere is taken from a bible passage
El Filibusterismo which means subversive
The story focuses on revenge and hatred.
Chaotic from the start of the story
It also talks about the problematic educational
system run by the friars.
Focuses more on injustices.
It was written in honor of the Filipino innocent
priests.

D. The difference does not affect the nationalistic purpose.

See rubrics for evaluation of student’s presentation of their arguments to avoid
biases.

Exercise 11a. Exile in Dapitan

A.
1. July 17, 1892
2. Fr. Pastells
3. Ricardo Carcinero
4. 6,200
5. 2000
6. Nipa and bamboo
7. Josephine Bracken
8. Francisco Rizal
9. Pio Valenzuela
10. July 31, 1986

B.
1. Engaging in farming and commerce
2. Establishing school for boys
3. Inventing machineries or promoting community development projects

4. Draco Rizali
5. Apogonia Rizali
6. Rhacophorus rizali

7. Bisaya
8. Malay
9. Subanon
10. English, German, Sanskrit and more than 20 languages

Exercise 11b. Exile in Dapitan

C. Please see page 117 for key words and refer to rubrics to avoid biases to the
interpretation of your student’s thought.

Exercise 11c. Exile in Dapitan

Octagonal house live some young boys who are my pupils

Square House

Hexagonal house

Exercise 12a. Arrest and Trial

__5__After a short deliberation, the seven members of the military court voted
unanimously for the death sentence of Dr. Jose Rizal.
___4_Rizal was accused of rebellion, sedition and illegal association.
__1__While cruising the Mediterranean Sea, Rizal was placed under arrest by Captain
Alemany, after receiving telegraphic orders from Spanish authorities.
 __2__Don Pedro Roxas who was with him in the steamer and other Filipino in Singapore
tried to persuade him to escape.
__3__In Fort Santiago, Rizal was not allowed to see his family and friends for several
weeks.

Exercise 12b. Arrest and Trial

1. Rizal was subjected to continuous interrogation without benefit of counsel and was not
allowed to confront who testified against him.
Prefabricated trial with anomalous presentation of evidences.

2. It was unfairly administered trial, it was a trial to justify Rizal’s execution in order to
avoid civil unrest among Filipinos.

3. Treason, illegal association and rebellion.

Exercise 13a. Heroic death

___5____Rizal fell and at exactly three minutes after seven o’clock, he was
pronounced dead.
___4____The beating of the drums, followed by the command “Fuego!” preceded
firing of the guns.
____3___He requested that he be shot facing the firing squad. The said request,
however, was denied.
____1___Wrote a letter addressed to his father and mother asking for forgiveness
for the pain they have experienced because of him.
____2___ Dr. Rizal was not afraid to die, as evidenced by his normal pulse felt by
Dr. Felipe Ruiz Castillo.

B.

1. Trial site—Fort Santiago

2. Execution site—Rizal Park
3. First burial site—Paco Park
4. Second burial site—Binondo district
5. Final rest—Rizal Park

C.

1. Huge crowd of curious people and soldiers

People lined up the streets as they walked towards Bagumbayan.
A sad scene for a man who sacrificed for the welfare of Filipino

2. Evaluation for the answers are subject to the rubrics to avoid bias since the
question demands an opinionated answer.
Exercise 14. Retraction.

Do stick with the rubrics to avoid biases with the student’s interpretation of the retraction, since
it remains a controversy whom Rizalian scholars are divided with the issue of retraction. Focus
to the presentation of student’s arguments.

Exercise 15. Rizal’s Philosophy of Religion.

Do stick with the rubrics to avoid biases with the student’s interpretation of the Rizal’s thoughts
on God and religion, since such topic are sensitive and requires detailed knowledge. Focus to the
presentation of student’s arguments.

Exercise 16. Urban Legends, Controversies and Other things about Rizal

Do stick with the rubrics to avoid biases, focus only to the presentation of student’s arguments.