21ST Century Literature from the Philippines and the World

3RD QUARTERLY EXAMINATION

NAME:____________________________________ DATE:________________________
GRADE AND SECTION:________________________ SCORE:_______________________

TEST I. MODIFIED TRUE OR FALSE

DIRECTIONS: Write T if the statement is correct, otherwise, write F and give the correct answer. Place your answer on the
space provided before the number. Any form/s of erasure shall invalidate your answer. (2 points each)

Example: T = 2 points
F - Literature (correct answer) =2 points

__________________1. Literary writing is figurative, indirect and denotative and style used is personal and elaborated.
__________________2. Both Literary and Academic writing are instructional.
__________________3. Style means literature can stimulate our critical thinking thus it enriches our mental processes.
__________________4. Universality describes literature as for everyone regardless of the age, race, gender and culture.
__________________5.Poetry is a literary piece that is written in sentences and paragraphs.
__________________6.Non-fiction refers to literary pieces that are not based on real life.
__________________7.Essay is written in prose form where the writer expresses his or her own opinion regarding a topic.
__________________8. Literature is an art of expressing beauty through the medium of language.
__________________9.Intellectual value describes how literature endures through time and draws out time factor
_________________ 10.Fiction refers to literary pieces that are based on fantasy.
_________________ 11. Edilberto K. Tiempo uses the pen name Quijano De Manila which means “Manila Old-Timer”.
_________________ 12. Daguio based most of his literary pieces on diverse cultural heritage of the filipino people.
_________________13. Edilberto K. Tiempo authored the story How my Brother Leon Brought Home A Wife which describes
the scenery of Nagrebcan, Bauang, La Union.
_________________14. The Witch depicts the story of Awiyao who was conferred to practice witchcraft and sorcery.
_________________15. The short story Wedding Dance centralizes the idea of an unwritten rule of Ifugao people which a
married couple has to follow.

Test II MULTIPLE CHOICE

Directions: Assume that the following narratives are excerpts from various short stories. Identify the element used in each
excerpt by encircling the letter of the correct answer. Any form/s of erasure shall invalidate the corresponding item. (1 point
each)

16. John Paul enters the school as innocent, sweet and highly-obedient student but as soon as he met his new friends, he
begun to become stubborn, hot-tempered and chaotic. What kind of character is John Paul?
a. Dynamic character c. Flat character
b. Static character d. None of the above
17. Marco, a lead character from the story “Kabit Ka Lang, Asawa Ako!”, can switch from being good to being evil at the same
time. What kind of character is Marco?
a. Flat character c. Round character
b. Static character d. None of the above
18. As the story ends, Pidong still remained loyal to his girlfriend even if she got away with Job, a more handsome guy.
a. Static character c. Round character
b. Dynamic character d. Semi-round character
19. Despite of all the obstacles he faced, Mitch remained kind-hearted to everyone all throughout the story.
a. Dynamic character c. Round character
b. Flat character d. None of the above
20. Coming from a well-established family, Filbert bullies everyone he meets at school especially the hardworking scholar,
Jhemboy. What kind of character is Filbert?
a. Protagonist c. Dynamic character
b. Round character d. Antagonist
21. Finding out that his spouse is having an affair with someone, Mechael came face to face with Marco, the mistress. What
part of plot depicts this scene?
a. Exposition c. Crisis
b. Complication d. Climax
22. “From the great shadows of Intramuros ,a place that was shattered from modernization,with its patched-marks walls,John
Mark, a guy on his early teens, stares blankly in a darkened sky…”What part of plot is this?
a. Crisis c. Climax
b. Complication d. Exposition
23. As the story is about to end, Filbert reconciles with Jhemboy for his ruthless actions toward him.What part of plot is this?
a. Exposition c. Complication
b. Climax d. Denouement
24. Without anywhere to earn a money for living, Juan, an old friend of his,suddenly appeared and handed him a sachet bag
that contains small white crystals. He told him he’ll earn lots of money if he sells it, that’s the moment John Mark knew he will
be in trouble.What part of plot depicts this scene?
a. Crisis c. Climax
b. Complication d. Exposition
25. “Holding firmly on the lock of the window, Chester’s eyes widened, as he sees the clouds swirling round and round as it
draws near to their town…”What could be this type of conflict?
a. Person vs. person c. Person vs. supernatural
b. Person vs. self d. Person vs. nature
26. “With drooping sweats on his forehead,Jayvee gripped his banner and raises it strongly up to the sky and he joins other
people in the middle town street…”What type of conflict is this?
a. Person vs. person c. Person vs. technology
b. Person vs. supernatural d.Person vs. society
27. “I did not know what to say. I was there, feeling like I was standing on an empty street, wondering if I could pull back the
time and tell how grateful I was to have someone like him.”What point of view is being used in this excerpt?
a. Second person point of view c. Third person limited point of view
b. Third person omniscient point of view d. First person point of view
28. “He said it with astonished eyes. His hands ran smoothly through his tattered pockets as he turned his back and walked
away.And from that day, he never looked at me again the way he does before…”What point of view is being depicted?
a. First person point of view c. Third person limited point of view
b. Third person omniscient point of view d. None of the above

TEST III. EXPLICATED ENUMERATION

Directions: ENUMERATE and EXPLAIN EACH of the following :
29. Two (2) Literary Devices (6 points)

30. Two (2) Types of Conflict (5 points)

31. Two (2) Differences between Academic Writing and Literary Writing(6 points)

Test IV. ESSAY

32. How did the short story “The Witch” end? Do you think the main character (narrator) believed that Minggay Awok is
really a Witch? Why? Why not? Defend your answer. (10 points)
33. Who appeared in the Mirror when Agueda performed the ritual? Is it her future husband or the devil?Justify your
answer by explaining the connection between the two. (10 points)

34. What type of conflict is being emanated from the story “Wedding Dance”? If you were Lumnay, would you let go of the
man you love? Defend your answer. (10 points)

35. From the story How My Brother Leon Brought Home a Wife, do you think the parents accept Maria as wife for their son
Noel? If you were Noel, what would you do? (10 points)

Prepared by: Checked by:

MARK JAYSON F. BACLIG THELMA P. AMBATALI, Ed.D.

Subject Teacher Principal II
 ENGLISH 10
3rd PERIODICAL EXAMINATION

NAME:____________________________________ DATE:________________________
GRADE AND SECTION:________________________ SCORE:_______________________

Test I. MULTIPLE CHOICE

I. Directions: Read the selection then response to the questions by choosing the correct answer given. (5
points)

Save Our Mother Earth

Our Earth is the most beautiful planet in our solar system. As far as we know, Earth is the only
planet that has life.

Before 500 A.D., man had a good relationship with Mother Earth. But since humans developed cities
and industries, the modern lifestyle has changed. Man has been using and misusing natural resources up to
the limit. Now we are tearing up remote corners of the planet looking for crude oil and coal, and our forests
and wild animals are disappearing. Our environment is totally polluted: we drink polluted water, inhale air
full of dust, and eat food with traces of pesticides and other toxic chemicals. Hence, we are suffering from
diseases. As a result of human activities, the ozone layer has a hole, the sea is rising, and the ice caps of
Antarctica and Greenland are melting. Now global warming is warning us that climate change is coming.
Mother Earth is in danger; life on Earth is in danger. Let us come together to save our life-giving and life-
saving Mother Earth.

1. As a result of human activities, the ozone layer …

a) Has a hole c) Is deepening
b) Is melting d) None of the above

2. Due to the mistreating of Mother Earth, what continent is now melting?

a) Greenland c) Iceland
b) Antarctica d) Arctic
3. Based on the selection, man is doing everything he can just to get what type of minerals?

a) Crude oil and coal c) Gold

b) Diamonds and other rare gems d) Phosphorus
4. Earth is described as …
a) The second most beautiful planet c) The dirtiest planet
b) The least beautiful planet d) The most beautiful planet
5. What is the best way to save mother earth?
a) Plant trees c) Clean sewer lines
b) Deforestation d) Cut trees for shelter

II. Directions: Find the antecedent for each underlined pronoun in the following sentences. Encircle the correct
word . (20 points)

6. Pastor Theodor Fliedner began his school of nursing in 1836.

7. When she returned home, Nightingale established her training program at Saint Thomas’s Hospital in
London.
8. Any school for nursing can trace its pattern for training through apprenticeship program.
9. An apprentice’s training was only good as the nurse overseeing it.
10. Nurses have many responsibilities assigned to them.
11. Jane called her through the telephone.
12. Both trees bend their branches toward the sun.
13. A flock of bird flew its wings to the South.
14. During early rehearsals, an actor may forget his lines.
15. A person needs to see his or her dentist twice a year.
III. Directions: Underline the correct pronoun from the choices given in brackets . (8 points)

16. How many times has Bill told a lie to (his / him) father?
17. Where did Sally go with (she / her) friends yesterday?
18. I love going to the park with Mark, even though (he / him) is a little odd.
19. The cat was taking care of (its / his) young.
20. The dog was chasing (her / its) tail.
21. Many students wonder where (they / them) will end up after college.
22. A parent always wonders if (he or she / they) are doing the best for the kids.
23. How many times did Mr., Johnson have to tell you to stay out of (his / he / him) yard?

IV. Directions: Identify what is being asked/described in each sentence. Choose your answer from the box below
and write it on the provided space before the number. (6 points)

Anton Chekov Sacrifice/Heroism Fyokla

ChekokChekhov
TerentyDanilka Dante Alighieri

Louis Armstrong Love for Nature

_______________24.. What is the name of the boy from the story “A Day in the Country”?
_______________25.. What is the name of the old man from the story “A Day in the Country”?
_______________26.What is the name of the girl from the story “A Day in the Country”?
_______________27.Who is the author of the story “A Day in the Country”?.
_______________28Who is the singer of the song “What a Wonderful World”?
_______________29.What is the theme of the story “A Day in the Country”?

V. Direction:Complete the table below using the three cases of pronouns. (2 points each)

SUBJECTIVE OR NOMINATIVE CASE OF PRONOUN

Type of Singular Plural

Pronoun
1st Person I 30.
Pronoun
2nd Person you you
Pronoun
3rd Person 31. they
Pronoun

POSSESSIVE CASE OF PRONOUN

Type of Singular Plural

Pronoun
1st Person 32. our, ours
Pronoun
2nd Person 33. your, yours
Pronoun
3rd Person Her,hers,his,its 34.
Pronoun

OBJECTIVECASE OF PRONOUN

Type of Singular Plural

Pronoun
 1st Person 35. us
Pronoun
2nd Person you 36.
Pronoun
3rd Person 37. them
Pronoun

VI. Directions: Construct a sentence using the case, form and type of pronoun. Use the table on cases of pronouns
for your reference.(25 points)

Cas For Type Sentence

e m
Plur First 38.
No al Person
min Pronou
ativ n
e
Obj Sing Third 39.
ecti ular Person
ve Pronou
n
Pos Plur Second 40.
sess al Person
ive Pronou
n
Obj Plur First 41
ecti al Person
ve Pronou
n
Subj Sing Third 42.
ecti ular Person
ve Pronou
n

VII. GRAPHICAL ESSAY

43. Directions: As a caretaker of the earth, sketch an image that could encourage students like you to protect
our environment from pollution.Put your own caption (20 points)
 CAPTION:_________________________________________

Prepared by: Checked by: Reviewed and Approved by:

MARK JAYSON F. BACLIG GLORIA V. BULATAO, Ed. D. THELMA P. AMBATALI, Ed. D.

Subject Teacher Head Teacher, Comm. Arts Dept. Principal II