Republic of the Philippines

Department of Education
Region 02 (Cagayan Valley)
SCHOOLS DIVISION OFFICE OF ISABELA
300609-TUMAUINI NATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL
Annafunan, Tumauini, Isabela
21 ST CENTURY LITERATURE FROM THE PHILIPPINES AND THE WORLD
2 nd SEMESTER
FIRST QUARTER EXAMINATION

I. Direction: Read and analyze the questions below. Write your answer on your answer sheet.
1. This story is passed down from generation to generation, and it becomes part of a tradition of a community.
a. Epic b. Folktale c. Legend d. Myth
2. It is told to explain a belief, a practice, or a natural phenomenon.
a. Epic b. Fable c. Legend d. Myth
3. It is a Filipino love song traditionally sung by a man wooing the woman of his dream.
a. Harana b. Sonata c. Kundiman d. Sarumbanggi
4. Which of the following statements is not true about the pre-colonial literature of the Philippines?
a. Pre-colonial literature includes chants, proverbs, and songs.
b. Pre-colonial literature includes folk narratives like folktales, epics, and myths.
c. Pre-colonial literature includes literatures that were passed on from generation to generation through the word
of mouth.
d. Pre-colonial literature depicts the livelihood, customs, and traditions of the Filipinos during the Spanish
occupations.
5. What was the medium of instruction in public schools during the American occupation of the Philippines?
a. English b. Filipino c. Nihonggo d. Tagalog
6. It is the opening of the plot. This situation is established and some of the characters are introduced.
a. Exposition b. Rising Action c. Climax/Crisis d. Resolution
7. This is a part of plot that conflict is being introduced and things begin to happen and propel the plot forward.
a. Crisis b. Conflict c. Falling Action d. Rising Action
8. It tells the main or central idea of the story.
a. Setting b. Characterization c. Theme d. Plot
9. As the complications untangled, the story moves to its conclusion. The story ends with the _________________ wherein the
conflict is finally resolved.
a. Exposition b. Climax c. Falling action d. Resolution
10. Which of the following conflicts is considered internal?
a. Man vs. man b. Man vs. Himself c. Man vs. Society d. Man vs. Nature
11. Which of the following is not included in the five key elements of a short story?
a. Character b. Plot c. Point of View d. Theme
12. It is a series of events and character actions that relate to the central conflict.
a. Character b. Plot c. Setting d. Theme
13. This existed before the Spanish occupation in the 1500s.
a. American Period b. Japanese Period c. Pre-colonial Period d. None of these
14. These stories use animals as characters that represent a particular value of characteristics.
a. Legends b. Myths c. Riddles d. Fables
15. It tackles the natural to strange occurrences of the earth and how things were created with an aim to give explanation
things.
a. Epic b. Riddles c. Myths d. Legends
16. These are folk lyrics that are usually chanted.
a. folk Songs b. Love Songs c. Religious songs d. Songs of Death
17. These are statements that are considered as wise, usually given by parents or elders in the community.
a. Fables b. Proverbs c. Epic d. Riddles
18. This is a religious drama presented in May which shows devotion to the holy cross. The story revolves around the
search of St. Helena for the cross on which Christ died.
A. Zarsuela B. Carillo C. Senakulo D. Tibag
19. What was the novel that gave spirit to the propaganda movement and paved the way to the revolution and exposed
the evils in the Spanish-run government in the Philippines?
a. El Filibusterismo b. Noli Me Tangere c. Ang Fray Botod d. Ang Cadaquilaan ng Dios
20. To fulfil their goal in educating the Filipinos, the soldiers and their wives served as the first teachers in school system. In
1901, six hundred American teachers were exported to the land. They were called such because they rode USS
Thomas. What do you call to the first American teachers in the Philippines?
a. Thomasians b. Thomasites c. Thomasino d. Thomasines
21. Which of the following KARUNUNGANG BAYAN are pieces of wisdom based from the experiences of the old aiming to
give advices on good manners and right conduct of youngsters? E.g. Kapag maliit ang kumot, matuto kang mamaluktot,
Pagkahaba-haba man ng prusisyon sa simbahan din ang tuloy.
A. Salawikain B. Sawikain C. Kawikaan D. Kasabihan
22. According to historians, the Spaniards had chief reasons for colonizing the Philippines and other states. It can be
simply put as the 3G’s. It stands for ____.
A. God, Gold, Government B. Gem, Gold, Gesture C. God, Glory, Green D. God, Gold, Glory
23. Tagalog literature reach its highest peak at the beginning of the nineteenth century when Francisco Baltazar published
his work Pinagdaanang Buhay ni Florante at Laura sa Cahariang Albanya. Francisco Baltazar is popularly known on what
pseudonym?
A. Kiko B. Balagtas C. Bart D. Isko
24. Even before his death, Rizal affirmed his place in literary history by succinctly and expertly putting into words his
acceptance of death in the land he so love in his last poem. What was the original title of the poem “My Last Farewell.”?
A. Mi Ultimo Adios B. Mi Amore Adios C. Adios Patria Adorada D. Salve Patria Adios
25. Early Filipinos had a system of writing. The most historically popular of which is an alphabet which was once widely
used and is commonly called alibata but is better termed as _______.
A. Sipol B. Orik C. Baybayin D. Lilok
II. A. COMPREHENSION:
An excerpt from Why Women Wash the Dishes by Filomena N. Colendrino
In the town of Santa Rosa there once lived a couple named Hugo and Imelda. Every mealtime they quarrelled over the chore of
washing the dishes. Imelda would scold Hugo if he refused to wash the dishes. Sometimes she would become angry and call him
names, and if he talked back she would get coconut midrib broom and chase him with it. He would run to the house of his compadre
and hide there ‘till his wife’s anger had passed. The neighbours familiarly called Imelda, Ka Maldang and Hugo, Ka Ugong. One day just
as they were finishing their lunch, Ka Ugong announced: “I’m not going to wash the dishes anymore.” He threw out his chest and lifted
his chin. “Who says so?” asked Ka Maldang, holding up her chin, higher than his. “I say so; I worked so hard in the field this morning. I’m
not going to wash any dish.” Ka Maldang stood up and with her arms akimbo, she glared down at Ka Ugong across the table. She was
at Ka Ugong across the table. She was a Big woman. Her arms were stout. Her voice was also big. “And who, Mister Hugo, is going to
wash these dishes?” she asked. Ka Ugong’s chest sank again. His chin also went down. He held on the edge of the table nervously.
“You!” he said in a much lower tone. “You are the woman. You should do all the housework.
26. What is the setting of the story?
a. every mealtime, in Sta. Rosa c. every lunchtime, in Sta. Rosa
b. every morning, in Sta. Rosa d. every day, in Sta. Mesa
27. Which of the following is the appropriate characterization for the couple?
a. Ka Ugong is hardheaded while Ka Maldang is soft spoken.
b. Ka Ugong has a weaker personality than his strong wife.
c. Ka Maldang is brave while Ka Ugong is much braver.
d. Ka Maldang is a small woman while Ka Ugong is very tall.
28. Based on the situation above, what are they arguing for?
a. They are arguing whether who will do the laundry chores. c. They are arguing on who will wash the dishes.
b. They are arguing on who will clean the house. d. They are arguing on who will cook their meal every day.
29. Ka Maldang’s arms were stout and she is a big woman. Contextually, what do you mean by the underlined word?
 a. Long b. Short c. Huge d. Muscular
30. Based on the story, why do you think women wash the dishes?
a. Men were always lazy and they are doing other chores.
b. Women are industrious enough to wash the dishes.
c. Ka Ugong won in the bet because Ka Maldang talked first.
d.Ka Ugong met an accident so he cannot do household chores.

An Excerpt from May Day Eve by Nick Joaquin

As Don Badoy Montiya comes home to his old home at Intramuros, Manila late at night he finds his grandson
chanting an old spell in front of a mirror, memories of his youth came back. He recalled how he fell in love with Agueda, a
young woman who resisted his advances. Agueda learned that she would be able to know her future husband by reciting
an incantation in front of a mirror. As she recited the words: “Mirror, mirror, show to me him whose woman I will be,”
Agueda saw Badoy. Badoy and Agueda got married. However, Don Badoy learned from his grandson that he was
described by Doña Agueda (through their daughter) as a "devil". In return, Don Badoy told his grandson that every time
he looks at the mirror, he only sees a "witch" (Agueda). Don Badoy ponders on love that had dissipated. The truth was
revealed; Badoy and Agueda had a “bitter marriage”, which began in the past, during one evening in the month of May in
1847. The tragedy of the story is Badoy’s heart forgot how he loved Agueda in the past. They were not able to mend their
broken marriage because their love was a “raging passion and nothing more.”

31. Who were the two characters being bound by the superstitious belief about mirrors on a May Day Eve?
a. Voltaire and Elena b. Badoy and Agueda c. Alfredo and Esperanza d. Badoy and Anastacia
32. What will happen if someone sees herself (female) in a mirror during a May Day Eve according to the superstition?
A. She will see the face of her future husband. C. Her dreams will come true.
B. He will see the face of his future wife. D. She can be the most beautiful woman ever.
33. As analyzed on the selection, who was the devil in Agueda’s life?
A. Voltaire B. Anastacia C. Badoy D. Alfonso
34. Based on the story, how many generations does the story have?
A. two B. three C. four D. five
35. Do you think Badoy and Agueda really love each other? Why?
A. Yes, because in the end Badoy realized and regretted that they could love each other more if he didn’t
become a devil/witch in their lives.
B. Yes, because they are really destined for each other and that is the greatest magic of all.
C. No, because they only believed in superstitious belief which is not really true.
D. No, because they are only physically attracted and they are not that close before getting married.

B. APPLICATION: (36-45)
Direction: Transcribe the following words into Alibata symbols. (2 points each)
III. MATCHING TYPE (National Artists) WORDS TO BE TRANSCRIBED
A B
46. Amado V. Hernandez Literatura
a. He took on teatro Pilipino
47. Jose Garcia Villa b. He’s a teacher of literature and realized that
48. Nick Joaquin Kabataan classroom is an important training ground for
49. Carlos P. Romulo Filipino writers.
50. Francisco Arcellana c. He introduced to Tagalog literature what is known
51. N.V.M Gonzales Alibata as Bagay Poetry.
52. Levi Celerio d. He personally led the change of Philippine
53. Edith Tiempo Panitikan Independence from July 4 to June 12.
54. F. Sionil Jose e. He founded LIRA and GAT.
55. Virgillio S. Almario f. He is the founder of Philippine chapter of the
56. Alejandro R. Roces Puso International Organization.
57. Dr. Bienvenido Lumbera g. Mother of Philippine Literature
58. Lazaro Francisco h. He made it to the Guinness Book of World Records
 59. Cirilo F. Bautista and the only person to make music using leaf
60. Rolando S. Tinio i. “There’s no such thing as Children’s Literature”
j. “Write the story that only you can write.”
k. He broadcasts during the Japanese colonization
and was known as VOICE OF FREEDOM
l. Quijano de Manila
m. Reversal Consonance and comma poems
n. Manunulat ng Manggagawa

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“Every accomplishment starts with the decision to try.”

Prepared by: Checked by:

DIANNE I. ACQUIAT MARYANN ANGOBUNG CHANDA T. TUMOLVA,
MT II
Teacher-SHS Curriculum Head, G-11 Subject Head
Group

Recommending Approval: Approved:

MARIBON BAGUNU FABIO M. MACALLING JR., PhD.
SHS-Assistant Principal/Q. A Chairman Principal IV