1.

Elaborate the roles of the 3 secret societies founded by Rizal during his 2 nd sojourn in Paris on
1889.

The 3 secret societies founded by Rizal during his 2 nd sojourn in Paris on 1889 are the
Kidlat Club, Indios Bravos, and the R.D.L.M. Society. Kidlat Club is a social society that
gather young Filipinos in the French Capital in order to enjoy their temporary stay
during the time of Universal Exposition. Indios Bravos or the Brave Indians replaced the
temporary organization Kidlat Club. The purpose of this society is to have knowledge
about the use of sword and pistols, martial arts such as Judo and other Asian self
defense, that Rizal learned through his times in Japan in order to be admired by the
foreigners. R.D.L.M Society or the Redencion de los Malayos (Redemption of the
Malays) aims to propagate all the useful knowledge in the Philippines such as science,
art, literature and etc. as well as the redemption of the Malay race.

2. Enumerate the misfortunes of Rizal in Madrid on 1890-1891 and explain the details.

a.) Rizal lost his talented co worker in the Propaganda movement named Jose Ma.
Panganiban. Jose Ma. Panganiban died in Barcelona on August 19, 1890 after a
lingering illness.
b.) The Aborted Duel with Antonio Luna. Antonio Luna was bitter because he failed to
win Nellie Boustead’s heart and blame Rizal for his failure, but Rizal already told him
that he had nothing to do about it. Rizal challenged his friend, Luna, to a duel but
eventually Luna realized his mistakes during his drunken state and apologize to Rizal
then they became good friends again.
c.) Rizal challenges his bitter enemy of the pen, Wenceslao E. Retana, to a duel. Retana
is a talented Spanish scholar who was then a press agent of the friars in Spain. He
used to attack the Filipinos in various newspapers in Madrid and in other cities in
Spain. Retana wrote an article that asserts the relatives of Rizal had not paid their
rents, so they were expelled in Calamba by the Dominicans. This was insult to Rizal,
and immediately challenged Retana to a duel.
d.) Infidelity with Leonor Rivera, Rizal received a letter from Leonor, telling she will be
married to an Englishman which it is her mother’s choice and asking his forgiveness.
e.) The Rivalry between Rizal and Del Pilar. In the last days of 1890, there was
unfortunate rivalry between Rizal and M.H. Del Pilar for supremacy. Because of this,
The Filipinos are divided into two groups, Rizalistas and Pilaristas. The situation are
becoming more intense. Rizal declined the coveted position even he won the
election and wrote a brief note stating his gratitude to his compatriots.

3. Make your own synopsis of the second novel of Rizal.

The tale of second novel of Rizal entitled El Filibusterismo starts on board the clumsy,
roundish fashioned steamer/boat, Tabo. This boat is sailing upstream the Pasig from
Manila to Laguna de Bay. Among the passengers are Simoun, the wealthy jeweler; Doña
Victorina, the ridiculously pro-Spanish native female who's going to Laguna searching for
her henpecked husband, Tiburcio de Espadaña, who has abandoned her; Paulita Gomez,
 her beautiful niece; Ben-Zayb (anagram of Ibañez), a Spanish journalist who writes
stupid articles about the Filipinos; Padre Sibyla, vice-rector of the University of Santo
Tomas; Padre Camorra, the parish priest of the town of Tiani; Don Custodio, a pro-
spanish Filipino preserving a position within the government; Padre Salvi, thin
Franciscan friar and former cura of San Diego; Padre Irene, a type friar who was a pal of
the Filipino students; Padre Florentino, a retired scholarly and patriotic Filipino priest;
Isagani, a poet-nephew of Padre Florentino and a lover of Paulita; and Basilio, son of
Sisa and promising clinical student, whose scientific training is financed with the aid of
his patron, Capitan Tiago. Simoun is a totally near friend of the Spanish governor
general. He was called the “Brown Cardinal” or the “Black Eminence” because of his
excellent impact in Malacañang. Using his wealth and political influence, he encourages
corruption in the government, promotes the oppression of the masses, and hastens the
moral degradation of the united states so that the humans may become determined
and fight. He smuggles arms into the country with the assist of a wealthy Chinese
merchant, Quiroga, who wishes very much to be Chinese consul of Manila. His first try
to begin the armed rebellion did no longer materialize due to the fact at the last hour he
hears the sad information that Maria Clara died within the nunnery. In his agonizing
moment of bereavement, he did no longer deliver the signal for the outbreak of
hostilities.

4. Narrate the life of Rizal in Dapitan.

1. On the 15th of July, 1892, Rizal was brought under a maximum security to the
steamer headed by Capt. Delgras, which sailed for Dapitan.
2. Rizal eventually wrote a poem entitled ” A Don Ricardo Carnicero” which is dedicated
to Captain Ricardo Carnicero who is the Spanish commandant of Dapitan when Rizal was
banished in the city. It was given on the occasion of the commandant’s birthday on the
26th of August, 1892.
3. The only vice of Rizal is investing on lottery tickets. On September 21, 1892 Dapitan
burst in nerve-racking excitement because a boat from Butuan was coming to the town
with colored pennants bringing the happy tidings that the lottery ticket with the
permutation 9736 jointly owned by Captain Carnicero , Rizal and Francisco Equilor won
the second prize of Php 20,000 in the government-owned Manila lottery.
4. Casa Redonda is one room octagonal house which originally functioned as Rizal’s
pupil dormitory. It was later converted into a clinic where Rizal operate the eyes of his
patients.
5. Casa Cuadrada is a dormitory to accommodate the growing number of his pupil. The
underneath served as workshop area of the pupils.
6. Casa Residencia is the main house of Rizal where his family members stated during
their visit. This house encircled with a veranda which is a Japanese inspired.
7. Rizal’s most significant contribution in the scientific world was his discovery of three
species. Draco Rizali, Apogonia Rizali, and Rhacophorus Rizali. Draco Rizali which is a
flying dragon. Apogonia Rizali is a small beetle. Rhacophorus Rizali is a rare frog which
he sent to museums in Europe.
 8. A piece of land at Sitio Daanlungsod in the Lubugan was bought by Rizal which is now
a Municipality of Katipunan.
9. Rizal wanted to stay in Mindanao and planned to colonize Ponot , located at the
Western Coast of the island near Sindangan where he intended to plant coconuts,
coffee and cacao.
10. In July of 1877, Fr. Jose Vilaclara, Rizal’s former teacher in Ateneo and then Parish
priest of Dipolog Church asked him to do some sketches of the best altars for the design
of altar of the church.
11. In 1896, Rizal felt in love with an Irish girl named Josephine Bracken. Their love bear
its fruit but Bracken gave birth to a one month premature baby boy who lived only for
three hours. The child was buried in Dapitan, hearing the name Francisco, after Rizal’s
father.

5. What do you think is the greatest contribution of Rizal in the Philippines? Explain.

I think the greatest contribution of Rizal in the Philippines is the Literature, especially his
literary works. These works greatly influence and encourage us Filipinos to prioritize the
education first in order to be successful in life. The works of Rizal has a lot of emotions
and feelings in it that catches our hearts. He put his life on line doing all these novels
and stuffs during Spanish Colonial Era. The famous novel “Noli Me Tangere” opened the
Filipino’s eyes to the truth that were being mishandled by the friars. Also, his second
novel, El Filibusterismo (The Reign of the Greed), which it depicts the country’s issues
and how the protagonist attempts a reform because the novel also portrays the abuse,
corruption, and discrimination of the Spaniards towards Filipinos, it was also banned in
the country at the time. The two novels of Rizal, now considered as his literary
masterpieces, both indirectly sparked the Philippine Revolution.