St.

Mary’s College of Catbalogan

Catbalogan City

PAASCU A

MIDTERM EXAMINATION IN RIZAL

Name_________________________________Course&Year____________Date______________

Test -I Multiple Choice

Direction: Choose the letter of the correct answer and write it in the space before the number.

_____1. The date of Jose Rizal’s departure for his trip to Europe____________.

a. May 1, 1882 c. May 3, 1882

b. May 2, 1882 d. May 4, 1882

_____2. As per agreement with him and his uncle Antonio, Rizal prepared well for his departure.

a. Mateo Evangelista c. Manuel Hidalgo

b. Paciano d. Mariano Herbosa

_____3. The amount given by Paciano to Jose for the trip.

a. 256 c. 356
b. 257 d. 350

_____4. Rizal who was only 16 years old enrolled at UST taking his course because he was still
uncertain as to what course he would take up.

a. Philosophy and letters c. Spanish

b. Physics d. Botany and Zoology

_____5. She was the first love of Jose Rizal.

a. Leonor Rivera c. Segunda Katigbak

b. Jacinta Ybardolaza d. Leonor Valenzuela

_____6. Rizal submitted a poem who won first prize at the Liceo Artistico Literario de Manila.

a. “El Consejo de los Dioses c. “A la Juventud Filipina”

b. “Amor Patrio” d. “Mi Piden Versos”

_____7. The detention of Teodora was marked by extreme cruelty. They made her walk
barefoot to the prison which was some kilometers away.

a. 30 kilometers c. 20 kilometers
b. 25 kilometers d. 35 kilometers

_____8. The infamous woman accused his husband of poisoning named Teodora as ________.

a. fanatic c. suspect
b. Puppet d. accomplice
_____9. The age of Francisco Mercado when Rizal was born.

a. 40 years old c. 41 years old

b. 43 years old d. 42 years old

____10. Don Francisco and Dona Teodora were blessed with this number of children.

a. 9 c. 11
b. 7 d. 10

____11. Philippine-born Spaniards enjoyed second priority while this group was looked down upon.

a. creoles c. natives or indios

b. mestizos d. half-breed

____12. This body helped the Spanish monarchs manage the affairs of the colonies through a
centralized machinery.

a. Ministro de Ultramar c. Alcaldias

b. Central administration d. Gobernadorcill0

____13. It was in Hong Kong where Rizal joined the clinic of ______, a Portuguese physician who
became a friend and admirer.

a. Eduardo Bousted c. Jose Albert

b. Antonio Regidor d. Dr. Lorenzo Marquez

_____14. The publisher of Diariong Tagalog who was a friend of Rizal.

a. Marcelo H. Del Pilar c. Eduardo de Lete

b. Pedro A. Paterno d. Basilio Moran

_____15. While in Heidelberg, Rizal worked at the University Eye Hospital under his direction.

a. Dr. Ferdinand Blumentritt c. Dr. Otto Becker

b. Dr. Maximo Viola d. Dr. Louis de Wecker

_____16. After five years of memorable sojourn in Europe, he returned to the Philippines in ______.

a. August 1887 c. September 1887

b. July 1887 d. October 1887

_____17. The death ___________, her older sister married Rizal’s happy days in Calamba.

a. Trinidad c. Saturnina
b. Olimpia d. Lucia

_____18. During the days when Noli was the target of a heated controversy all copies of the Noli
were__________.

a. reproduced c. prohibited
b. circulated d. sold out

_____19. In_________, Rizal received news from Juan Luna and Valentin Ventura that many Filipinos
in Spain were involved in gambling (cockfighting).

a. Brussels c. Paris
b. Madrid d. London
____20. Rizal had the intention to propose marriage to __________after losing Leonor but it failed
because he did not like to give up his Catholic Faith.

a. Suzanne c. Nellie
b. Gettie d. Adelina

____21. Rizal stayed in Calamba for __________before he left Manila for Hong Kong.

a. 3 months c. 5 months
b. 2 months d. 6 months

____22. He was mistaken as a Japanese in this country.

a. Cataluna c. Madrid
b. Barcelona d. France

____23. After a week of wonderful sojourn in Rome, he prepared to return to this place.

a. Malaysia c. Philippines
b. USA d. Asia

____24. The capital of Spain where Rizal moved from Barcelona.

a. Place de la Concorde c. Paris

b. Madrid d. Italy

____25. The poem he wrote dedicated to Consuelo.

a. Mi Piden Versos c. A la Senorita

b. A las Flores de Heidelberg d. Los Viajes

____26. The __________, a religious order examined the text of the Noli and found it to be
subversive of public order.

a. Jesuits c. Recollects
b. Dominicans d. Augustinians

____27. The pen name Rizal used to write the essay in Barcelona.

a. Laong Laan c. Taga-ilog

b. Dimasalang d. Plaridel

____28. Rizal was enchanted by this place because of its scientific atmosphere and the absence of
racial prejudice.

a. Berlin c. Heidelberg
b. Leipzig d. Austria

____29. Rizal’s companion when he boarded the ferry steamer Kiu Kiang for Macao was __________.

a. O-sei-san c. Dr. Antonio Regidor

b. Jose Maria Basa d. Valentin Ventura

____30. They went to see this great friend and confidante of Rizal in his love affairs.

a. Jose Ma. Cecilio c. Manuel Hidalgo

b. Mateo Evangelista d. Mr. Esquivel
Test – II Identification Type

Direction: Identify the term being described in each statement. Write your answer in the space before
each number.

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FERDINAND BLUMENTRITT ESCUELA PIA AYUNTAMIENTO

AUDENCIA REAL ILLUSTRADOS BARANGAY
FRAILOCRACIA CABEZA DE BARANGAY MANILA
FILIBUSTEROS
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_____________31. The Austrian professor who became Rizal’s bestfriend and Adviser.
_____________32. Former name of Ateneo Municipal
_____________33. The enemies of the government
_____________34. City Government
_____________35. Supreme Court
_____________36. “the Enlightened ones”
_____________37. The smallest unit of government
_____________38. Friars became more powerful and influential that even civil
authorities feared them.
_____________39. Barangay Captain
_____________40. The seat of the central government

Test – III Give what is asked.

41-50. The four reasons why Rizal was so determined to return to the Philippines after his
memorable sojourn in Europe.

51-60. Give at least five names of Rizal’s women and describe each. Why was our hero
described as a gallant lover without seroiusly committing to anyone?

61-70. Give the full name of Rizal and his his siblings (chronological or sequential order)

71-80. Give at least five titles of his literary work and describe each.

81-90 Give the complete names of the three executed priests and state the reason why
they were executed.

91-100 Illustrate the pyramidal structure of the government during 19th century and compared
to our government now.
Nota Bene:

“To keep the lamp burning, we have to keep putting oil in it.”

As they say, nothing comes easy. Study hard and keep the fire burning.

GOD BLESS ON YOUR EXAMS.