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CECILIA COLLEGE CEBU

A LASSO SUPERVISED SCHOOL
Poblacion, Minglanilla, Cebu

MIDTERM EXAMINATION in Rizal

(Life, Works and Writings of Rizal)

Name: Daro, John Lloyd A._____________ Class Schedule: Tue-Sat 7:30-9:00 am____
Program and Year: BSIT 3_______________ Course Instructor: Ms. Katherine Retiro___

GENERAL DIRECTIONS: After answering your Exam, take a picture of your answer and send it
to google classroom.

I. Directions: (in capital letters write the word TRUE or the word FALSE for each sentence)
TRUE_1. He chose the word “Rizal” which pertains to the color light-green.
FALSE_2. Jose Rizal is the only Filipino who deserves to be called “national hero.”
FALSE_3. Pepe had many sisters, and only three brothers.
FALSE_4. He wanted to be a doctor so he could cure the sick eyes of his sweetheart who was a distant
cousin.
FALSE_5. He liked very much the teaching methods of the University of Sto. Tomas especially in
science.

II. RIZAL’S FIRST TRIP ABROAD

Directions: The questions below are related to Rizal trip abroad. Read the questions carefully, choose the
letter of the correct answer. Write your answer on the sheet of paper
__D.__1. How long did Rizal stay in Europe in his first trip?
a. 9 b. 8 c. 7 d. 6
__B.__2. When Salvadora reached the English colony of Singapore, Rizal boarded another steamer
called:
a. MV Salvador b. Djemnah c. Phillip d. MV Indi
__C.__3. As Rizal reached Cape Guardafui in Africa, he called Africa:
a. Those land beyond the seas c. inhospitable but famous land
b. Sights and Sounds d. Place of can’t be seen
__B.__4. This is the famous waterway constructed by the famous French engineer, Ferdinand de Lesseps.
a. Steep Canal b. Suez Canal c. Rivergate d. Freshwater lake
__A.__5. The first Spanish City Rizal visited.
a. Barcelona b. Madrid c. Berlin d. Austria
__D.__6. The friend of Rizal who let him loaned money so he can print the Noli Me Tangere.
a. Dr. Otto Becker b. Dr. Javier Galizwesky c. Dr. Weekert d. Dr. Maximo Voila
__C.__7. The important year when the Noli Me Tangere came off the press.
a. 1885 b. 1886 c. 1887 d. 1888
__A.__8. What are of medicine did Rizal specialize in?
a. Ophthalmology b. Surgery c. Therapist d. Dermatology
__B.__9. Rizal also visited the place, commonly known as ‘’ City of Popes’’.
a. Jamaica b. Vatican c. Barcelona d. Madrid
__C.__10. When did Rizal leave Europe to go back in the Philippines?
a. January 3, 1887 b. July 3, 1887 c. August 3, 1887 d. September 3, 1887

III. RIZAL’S SECOND AND LAST TRIP ABROAD

Directions: The questions below are related to Rizal's last trip abroad. Read the questions carefully,
choose the letter of the correct answer. Write your answer on the sheet of paper.

__B.__1. How long did Rizal stay in Calamba before he was forced to leave the Philippines again?
a. 3 months b. 1-year c. 6 months d. 2 weeks
__D.__2. During his stay in Japan, Rizal’s love interest was a Japanese lady, rich and of high culture
named _____.
a. O su san b. Sei sei c. Samin sei d. O-Sei-San
__C.__3. What was Rizal’s reason for his third trip?
a. he wanted to escape from the Spanish authorities
b. he volunteered as a military physician in Cuba
c. to publish his poem that attacked the Spanish system
d. to outwit the Spaniard because he was punished
__A.__4. Was Rizal successful in his third trip?
a. Yes, he was able to accomplish his mission c. No, he was captured by Spanish authorities
b. Yes, he committed the justice for Filipinos d. No, he decided not to continue his mission
__A.__5. When was the outbreak of the Philippine Revolution?
a. Aug. 26, 1896 b. Aug. 26, 1869 c. August 27, 1896 d. Aug. 27, 1869
__C.__6. Rizal left Manila for Spain on board the steamer ____________________.
a. Belgic b. Don Juan c. Isla de Panay d. Isla de Manila
__D.__7. Who placed Rizal under arrest while he was on board?
a. Captain A. Alemany b. Captain de Taviel c. Captain Andrade d. Gov. Blanco
__B.__8. Why was he arrested?
a. he cheated on the Spanish authorities
b. there was a telegraphic order form Manila to arrest him
c. he was unfaithful to his mission and did not pursue it
d. he escaped from the Philippines
__B.__9. When Rizal arrived in Manila, he was imprisoned in ____________.
a. Calamba b. Fort Santiago c. Dapitan d. Laguna
__A.__10. Who performed the marriage ceremony of Rizal and Josephine Bracken?
a. Fr. Balaguer b. Fr. Gomez c. Fr. Zamora d. Fr. Delatorre
__B.__11. When did Rizal arrive in United States of America?
a. April 18, 1888 b. April 28, 1888 c. April 20, 1988 d. April 10, 1898
__D.__12. The following are the disappointments of Rizal when he was in London, EXCEPT.
a. His friend, Laureano Vida, was arrested and jailed in Bilibid Prison because copies of Noli
 were found in his house.
b.His brother – in – law, Manuel T. Hidalgo, husband of Saturnina, was exiled without due
process.
c. Persecution of the Biñan tenants for their courage to petition the government for agrarian
reforms.
d. A and C
__B.__13. When did Rizal leave London to Paris?
a. May 9, 1889 b. May 19, 1889 c. May 9, 1988 d. May 19, 1988
__A.__14. When was the outbreak of the Philippine Revolution?
a. Aug. 26, 1896 b. Aug. 26, 1869 c. August 27, 1896 d. Aug. 27, 1869
__B.__15. When Rizal arrived in Manila, he was imprisoned in ____________.
a. Calamba b. Fort Santiago c. Dapitan d. Laguna

IV. THE RIZAL FAMILY

Directions: The details below are about the Rizal's Family. Read the questions carefully, choose the letter
of the correct answer. Write your answer on the sheet of paper.

__C.__1. Paciano is the older brother of Jose who was born in 1851 and he died on April 13, 1930, an old
bachelor. Therefore, at what age Paciano died?
a. 70 years old b. 97 years old c. 79 years old d. 87 years old
__C.__2. Doña Teodora was born on November 8, 1826 and died on August 16, 1911. Therefore, Teodora
died at the age of __________.
a. 90 years old b. 58 years old c. 85 years old d. 88 years old
__C.__3. What is the full name of Dr. Jose Rizal?
a. Jose Mercado Realonda Rizal y Alonso
b. Jose Protacio Mercado y Alonso Mercado Rizal
c. Jose Protacio Rizal Mercado y Alonso Realonda
d. Jose Protacio Mercado Rizal y Alonso Realonda
__B.__4. Environmental influence is one of the influences on the Hero’s Boyhood. Environmental
influence
means__.
a. Inherent qualities which a person inherits from his ancestors and parent.
b. Affects the nature of a person includes places, associates, and events.
c. Greater than heredity and environment in the fate of man.
d. The attainment greatness
__C.__5. Saturnina is the eldest sister of Jose Rizal who was born on the year of 1850 while Jose on
1861. Therefore, how old Saturnina when Rizal was born?
a. 11 yrs old b. 12 yrs old c. 10 yrs old d. 13 yrs old
__A.__6. Rizal had his early education in Calamba and Biñan. It was a typical schooling that a son of an
ilustrado family received during his time. Therefore, what ilustrado means?
a. A rich man b. A poor man c. A corrupt person d. A warrior
__A.__7. The father of Jose, Francisco Mercado Rizal was born on May 11, 1818 while his mother Doña
Teodora was born on January 5, 1898, therefore, of what age they got married on June 28, 1848?
a. Francisco Mercado Rizal got married at the age of 40 yrs old while Doña Teodora at age of 20 yrs old.
b. Francisco Mercado Rizal got married at the age of 30 yrs old while Doña Teodora at age of 18 yrs old.
c. Francisco Mercado Rizal got married at the age of 31 yrs old while Doña Teodora at age of 22 yrs old.
d. Francisco Mercado Rizal got married at the age of 30 yrs old while Doña Teodora at age of 22 yrs old.
__A.__8. Doña Teodora give birth Jose on full moon of Wednesday, June 19, 1861 in Calamba, Laguna.
She was about to died during her delivery of her son Jose because of _______.
a. His big head b. His big pounds c. His big hands d. Overdose
__A.__9. Hereditary influences is one of the influences on the Hero’s Boyhood, therefore, what does
hereditary influences means?
a. The inherent quality which a person inherits from his ancestors and parents
b. Affects the nature of a person
c. The vibrant spirit of a nationalist, and the valiant heart to sacrifice for noble cause
d. Awakened the interest in folklore and legends.
__A.__10. The surname Mercado which was appropriate for him because a merchant. The term Mercado
is a Spanish term means____.
a. Market b. Makro c. Makret d. Markit
__A.__11. On 1891, Jose Rizal dedicated his second novel, El Filibusterismo to GOMBURZA.
Therefore, what was Jose used his name in his second Novel?
a. Crisostomo Ibarra b. Simoun c. Juanito Pelaez d. Kapitan Tiago
__A.__12. Don Francisco and Doña Teodora they have 11 children, while Brigida (Doña Teodora’s
mother) she have 5 children. Therefore Jose Rizal was the _____ children of Don Francisco and Doña
Teodora.
a. 7th b. 8th c. 9th d. 10th
__D.__13. Father Pedro Casanas is a close friend of Rizal Family and he was a godfather of Jose and the
three priest GOMBURZA was also their friends. Therefore, who was priest that baptized Jose?
a. Father Jacinto Zamora c. Father Jose Burgos
b. Father Mariano Gomez d. Father Rufino Collantes
__B.__14. Domingo Lamco has a son Francisco Mercado Rizal and Francisco has also sons and
daughters. Therefore, Domingo Lamco is a ______________ of Jose Rizal.
a. Godfather b. Grandfather c. Father d. Cousin
__C.__15. At the age of 5 years old, Jose began to make sketches with his pencil and to mold in clay and
wax objects which attracted his fancy. What kind of talents Jose Rizal has?
a. Arm Wrestling b. Writing c. Artistic Talents d. Speaking In English
__C.__16. Doña Teodora was born on November 8, 1826 and died on August 16, 1911; therefore, she was
died at the age of ____.
a. 90 yrs old b. 58 yrs old c. 85 yrs old d. 88 yrs old
__A.__17. Olimpia is the sister of Jose. If Olimpia died at the age of 32 years old on the year of 1887,
therefore, what year when Olimpia was born?
a. 1855 b. 1858 c. 1878 d. 1859
__C.__18. How many children do Francisco and Teodora have?
a. 2 boys and 9 girls b. 3 boys and 8 girls c. 1 boy and 10 girls d. 2 girls and 9 boys
__C.__19. Paciano is the older brother of Jose who was born in 1851 and he died on April 13, 1930, an
old bachelor. Therefore, at what age Paciano died?
a. 70 years old b. 97 years old c. 79 years old d. 87 years old
_Katherine Retiro_ 20. What is the full name of your teacher?

V. ESSAY
Rubric:
Content – 5 points
Organization – 5 points
Impact – 5 points
Mechanics – 5 points
TOTAL: 20 POINTS

Directions: In not less than 10 sentences, discuss what you could have done differently if you were Rizal
in terms of making our country a BETTER PLACE TO LIVE IN. Be guided with the rubrics. Write your
answer on the sheet of paper.

If I were Rizal at his period, I will teach and encourage people, especially Filipino Citizens to be
brave and to stand for themselves for no one will do it except for themselves. And if we encourage and
help one another, we can have peace and we will overcome any problem that will come. But unlike Rizal
who fought for freedom in a silent but powerful way and expressed his love for the Philippines through
his novels, essays and articles, rather than through the use of force or aggression, I can also be an active
social activist. Being a social activist doesn’t mean aiming for aggression just to fought for the country.
By this mean, I can lead a civil right movement just like what other people did in fighting for freedom.
Because of this, I can be the voice of all the Filipinos. And by this mean, I can also encourage other
people to fight, and have strength, not by aggression but by joining forces to be the voice of everybody. If
Rizal was able to successfully aid some help in achieving freedom through his literary works, then maybe
I could also help by means of a Social Movement. It might not be easy as life threats may exist but
sacrificing for the freedom of the country will mean a lot to all the Filipinos. And lastly, I will leave a
quote from Bob Marley stating that, “Better to die fighting for freedom then to be a prisoner all the days
of your life.”