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FIRST PERIODICAL ENGLISH 10

NAME: DATE:
SECTION:

General Instruction: READ and follow the instructions carefully. INSTRUCTION is part of the examination.

TEST I
TRUE OR FALSE. Write TRUE if the statement is true and FALSE if the statement is false. Write your answer on the
space provided.
______ 1. The Greeks are recognized as an exceptional people. They are known in history as the “noble Greeks”.
______ 2. Greece, which is officially named the Hellenic Republic, is a country in the Mediterranean.
______ 3. The capital city of Greece is Athens.
______ 4. Greek history goes back to the Bronze Age, between 200 and 1100 B.C.
______ 5. Homer was called the “epic” poet of Greece.
______ 6. The two epics which was authored by Homer were: The Iliad and The Nibelungenlied.
______ 7. The only weakness of Achilles was his heart.
______ 8. Helen was originally married to King Menelaus.
______ 9. Athena and Paris were the ones who kidnapped Helen from Sparta.
______ 10. Helen was dubbed with the title, “The face that launched a thousand ships.”

TEST II
IDENTIFICATION. Write FORMAL if the description of the word is formal and write INFORMAL if the description of the
word is informal. Write your answer on the space provided.
_______ 11. Cat – a carnivorous mammal (Feliscatus) long domesticated as a pet and for catching rats and mice.
_______ 12. Dog – a man’s best friend.
_______ 13. Snake – a term usually used to describe a traitor.
_______ 14. Poem – a composition in verse.
_______ 15. Celebrity – Daniel Padilla
For 16-20, identify the character which is being described.
_______________ 16. The woman which was considered to be the most beautiful woman in the time of King Menelaus.
_______________ 17. The half-human and half-god person who slayed Prince Hector, Son of Priam.
_______________ 18. The person who shot the arrow which pierced the only weakness of Achilles.
_______________ 19. He was the cousin of Achilles which was killed by Prince Hector.
_______________ 20. The name of the offering which was brought inside Troy which led to their demise.

TEST III
MULTIPLE CHOICE. Choose the letter of your choice. Write your answer on the space provided.
______ 21. Helen was called “the face that launched a thousand ships” because:
A. Her face drew the attention of the world that even the goddesses were jealous of her beauty.
B. She was one of the major reasons of the Trojan war.
C. She sank a thousand ships with her powers.
D. She was cursed with a dark magic that all the ships she would ride will sank.

______ 22. In order for the three goddesses to know who was the fairest among them, they sought a person named Paris
to help them identify who was the fairest amongst them. They offered Paris gifts and he chose Aphrodite. What was
Aphrodite’s offering to Paris?
A. Unlimited wisdom
B. Wealth and a kingdom to rule
C. The most beautiful woman in the world
D. Eternal life

______ 23. This was the major mistake which led to the destruction of Troy. What was it?
A. They opened the doors during at night.
B. They drank all night and the guards were unable to guard the main gates.
C. They accepted the truce offered by King Menelaus
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 D. They let the Trojan Horse, an offering to Poseidon, inside Troy

______ 24. He was the visitor of Achilles after he defeated Prince Hector in battle.
A. King Menelaus
B. King Agamemnon
C. King Priam
D. Brisseis

______ 25. Who was the cyclops Odysseus faced in the island of the giants?
A. Polyphemus
B. Patroclus
C. Ulysseus
D. Tidus

TEST IV
MATCHING TYPE. Match the description to the choices provided in the box. Write your answer on the space provided.
_______ 26. Greek literature has an enduring quality.
_______ 27. The quality of literary originality does not mean that
all literary types originated from Greece.
_______ 28. Greek literature is a product of a people who purposely A. Intellectual Quality
and conscientiously developed their physical and B. Essentially Full of Artistry
intellectual powers. C. Permanence and Universality
_______ 29. The Greek mind never rested complacently on any D. Originality
subject; it was ever searching, ever seeking. E. Diversity of Talent
_______ 30. This means that the Greek mind challenged one to
think for some purpose-to bring about some inner
transformation.

TEST V
SEQUENCING THE STORY. Arrange the proper sequence of the story. Sequence the story by assigning numbers from
1-5. Use the space provided for your answer.

______ 31. Aphrodite and Paris kidnapped Helen.

______ 32. Prince Hector killed Patroclus, then Achilles killed Hector in return. Then, an agreement was made between
King Priam and Achilles that no invasion shall happen in 12 days.
______ 33. The Kingdom of Troy refused to return Helen, and this in turn, Agamemnon launched an invasion to Troy.
______ 34. King Priam together with his advisers and Prince Paris, took the Trojan horse inside Troy which led to Troy’s
demise.
______ 35. King Menelaus ordered Agamemnon to seize back Helen from Troy.

TEST VI
RESTRICTED ESSAY/ESSAY. Write your answer on the space provided.
36-40. Why was Helen described as “the face that launched a thousand ships”?

41-45. Is it justifiable that when somebody has wronged us, revenge is the only solution? Why do you say so?

46-50. In the epics, there are legendary heroes, heroes of war, etc. In today’s society, how can we consider a person, a
hero? Explain.
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HOLISTIC RUBRICS.
5 4 3 2 1
The answer meets The answer meets The answer is fair The answer is vague The answer is very
the expected desired the expected desired and meets the and somehow doesn’t poor. Poor
answer and added a answer. The answer expected desired meet the desired construction,
few more details than was established well answer. The answer answer. The answer especially in terms of
expected. The and answered the is established fairly is poorly established meeting the desired
answer was question directly but and directly but with a and somehow, answer. The answer
remarkably well- with a few sentences notable point which is missed a lot of good is poorly established
established and or points which is off off topic or missed a points/details from with no points added
directly answers the topic. few good points from the story. from the selection.
question without any the selection.
sentences leaving the
main idea/point.

I got eyes and ears everywhere. I know who is cheating and I know those who don’t.
But in the eyes of the LORD, He, who knows everything, shall be my witness.
May your will be as strong as steel, and a mind which is just,
Let this test be, an inspiration to make you strive even harder.
Then, just then,
That is when you feel, that you truly succeed.
When you work on it so hard, and you manage to gain a lot from your own sweat.
Through the help of God/Allah, pray, before any endeavor you may face.
And that is when you’ll reach the fruits you’ve planted.
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-Sir Jude Kevin D. Bacero-