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LIFE & WORKS OF RIZAL

Professor Arthur D. Antham
KEY
Pre-Finals Examination: 2nd sem. 2017
Instructions: Read the questions carefully before writing your answer.
Multiple Choices: Choose the best answer from the given choices. Encircle only the letter. Any erasure is considered wrong.

1) The following were the subjects taken by Rizal in the Academic year 1873-1874, except:
a) Universal Geography
b) World Literature(answer)
c) Spanish 2
d) Greek 2
2) He is a rhetoric professor of Jose Rizal in the summer of April to May of 1876. He requested Rizal to versify a work which
Rizal finished the composed versification on the first day of the academic year.
a)
b) Father Francisco de Paula Sanchez
c)
d)
3) This poem shows the troubles and sadness of Columbus, as he traveled the sea and lost his precious ship.
a)
b)
c)
d) Gran Consuelo en la Mayor Dedicha (Great Solace in the Greatest Misfortune)
4) The poem which was written by Rizal in Ateneo Municipal steering how to conquer death.
a)
b)
c) Heroismo (Heroism)
d)
5) On March 23, 1877, Jose Rizal was only_____ when he graduated at Ateneo Municipal with highest honors in class, with the
degree of Bachelor of Arts. Today, Rizal is recognized as the greatest alumnus of Ateneo de Manila University.
a)
b)
c)
d) 16
6) Rizal's academic excellence, while studying in Ateneo, gave him membership in this organization. The religious organization
that accepted members who received excellence in both academic performance and religion.
a)
b) Marian Congregation and Apostleship of Prayer
c)
d)
7) One of the epic poems written by Rizal celebrating the loyalty and obedience of Christopher Columbus to the Catholic faith and
Spain.
a) Colony Juan II (Columbus and John II)
b)
c)
d)
8) The date when Jose Rizal returned to Manila and enrolled at the University of Santo Tomas, taking the course in Philosophy and
Letters, though at that time, Rizal was still confused of what course to study. His freshman subjects were Cosmology,
Metaphysics, Theodicy and History of Philosophy.
a)
b)
c) On April 1877
d)
9) Jose Rizal wrote this poem on November 29, 1882. The piece was supposedly published in Diaryong Tagalog, but the
paper closed shop.
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a)
b)
c) Revista de Madrid (Review of Madrid)
d)
10) Composed by Rizal at the request of the Filipinos who were members of the Circulo Hispano-Filipino in Madrid in December
31, 1882. In this poem, Rizal expressed his longing for the Philippines
a)
b) Mi Piden Versos (They Ask Me for Verses)
c)
d)
11) He was the one who advice Rizal to be enrolled in Medicine hoping to cure the failing eyesight of his mother and eventually
specialized in Ophthalmology. He was the director of Ateneo Municipal.
a) Reverend Father Pablo Ramon
b)
c)
d)
12) Rizal could not accept the brutal treatment inflicted by the civil guard; he went to Captain General _____ and complained
about the incident. Instead of adhering to Rizal's complaint, the Captain General even reprimanded him, telling that he should be
thankful that he is alive.
a)
b)
c)
d) Primo de Rivera
13) While enrolled in Medicine, Rizal spared some time to study Surveying. He was so interested in the course, that he finished it
in_____ at the Ateneo Municipal. Rizal excelled in Surveying and won medals in subjects covering Topography and Agriculture. He
took the examination in 1878 at the age of 17 (Pefito agrimensor) but the title (license) was not given because he is underage.
a)
b) one year
c)
d)
14) How long the wounds inflicted on Rizal’s back that was whipped by the civil guard (Guardia Civil) with a dry stingray tail
(buntotpagi)?
a)
b)
c)
d) two weeks
15) On October 28, 1881, with the help of Don Eustaquio Villablanca de Mendoza, after Rizal presented his credentials in Ateneo, he
was awarded the title of Surveyor and Expert Assessor on:
a)
b) September 30, 1881
c)
d)
16) Rizal was accustomed to going home during vacation in Calamba to join his family and spending time with them after a long
arduous study as a medical student at UST. One night in_____, while he was walking alone along a dark street, Rizal failed to
recognize the Spanish civil guard who was passing by his side, thus, he did not bow, salute or greet the soldier.
a) 1878
b)
c)
d)
17) This article was believed to have been written by Rizal in 1884, for a Madrid newspaper named El Progresso.
a) El Filibusterismo en Filipinos (Rebellion in the Philippines)
b)
c)
d)
18) Jose Rizal manifested his literary genius while at University of Santo Tomas. In 1879, the Artistic and Literary Lyceum, a society
whose members were composed of artists in literature, sponsored a contest in poetry, writing and composition. He joined the
contest and wrote this poem.
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a) "A La Juventud Filipina" (To the Filipino Youth)

b)
c)
d)
19) A sonnet that Rizal dedicated to the Society of Sculptures in 1880.
a)
b)
c) A Filipinos (To the Philippines)
d)
20) This is a drama staged at the Ateneo by members of the Academy of Spanish Literature. The following are the characters in Rizal's
play: Candido, Pascual, Satan, Leonido, first boy, second boy and third boy- It was staged as a zarzuela in the celebration of the
feast day of Immaculate Conception on December 8, 1880.
a)
b)
c)
d) Junto al Pasig (Beside the Pasig)
21) This poem was declaimed by Manuel Fernandez, an Ateneo student whose piece recalls the struggle between the Spanish
people and the Moors in Spain.
a)
b)
c) Abd-el Azis y Mohamad (ABD-EL-AZIS a Mohammed)
d)
22) In 1880, the Artistic-Literary Lyceum sponsored another artistic competition in honor of the 264th death anniversary of
"Spain's most glorified man-of-letter" _____, the author of the book, "Don Quixote," a celebrated work produced by a
Spanish writer.
a)
b)
c) Don Miguel de Cervantes
d)
23) How much Paciano sent money to Rizal as his monthly allowance between (1882-1887) while Rizal was studying at
Central Universidad de Madrid?
a)
b)
c) a 50 pesos
d)
24) The date when Rizal departed for Europe for the first time. He was disillusioned with his studies at University of Santo
Tomas receiving only mediocre grades and the repressive governance of the Spanish regime. His decision to study abroad
was made secret with few close relatives.
a)
b)
c) On May 3, 1882
d)
25) At _____, Rizal heard Mass at the Sto. Domingo Church. It was his last mass before leaving the country; this was the first time in his
life to go abroad. The same morning, the steamship Salvadora left the Philippines with the student Rizal who embarked on a
mission for his motherland in Europe.
a)
b) 5:00 a.m.
c)
d)
26) On May 1, 1882, Paciano gave Jose Rizal _____, afterwards the servant called a carromata, a local transportation that would
take Rizal to Binan.
a)
b)
c)
d) 356 Pesos
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27) The British colony of Singapore was the first stopover of (Salvadora) on May 9, 1882. This was also the first Asian country that
Rizal set foot. He stayed there for_____ where he visited a botanical garden, historic places and shopping areas. Later on May 11,
the passengers of Salvadora including Rizal transferred and boarded the large trench steamer named Djemnah.
a)
b) two days
c)
d)
28) Rizal's friend who helped him acquire his passport going to Europe and introduced him to the ship Captain named Donato Lecha
who would look after him while at sea.
a)
b) Mateo Evangelista
c)
d)
29) After the brief stop at Napoli, the ship proceeded to the French harbor of Marseilles and arrived on June 12, 1882. Rizal disembarked
and parted with the ship Djemnah and bade goodbye to his friends whom he met during the journey. He stayed in Marseilles,
France for two and a half days. In the afternoon of June 15, Rizal left Marseilles by train bound for:
a)
b) Barcelona, Spain
c)
d)
30) On May 17, 1882, Djemnah arrived at Point Galle, an English colony which Rizal described "A tropical vegetation formed by elegant
palm" He visited the Oriental Hotel, Temple of Buddha, and for the first time, he saw how the Indians prayed. From Point Galle, the
ship headed north and on May 18 at 1:00 p.m., the Djemnah docked at_____ the capital of Ceylon (now Sri Lanka).
a)
b) Colombo
c)
d)
31) Without 1872, there would not be now either a Plaridel, or Jaena, or Sanciangco, or would there exist brave and
generous Filipino colonies in Europe; without 1872, Rizal would be a_____ now and instead of writing the Noli Me
Tangere, he would have written the opposite.
e)
f)
g) Jesuit
h)
32) Paciano was a student in University of Santo Tomas (UST), served as a messenger of_____, when the latter was put to death.
a)
b) Fr. Jose Burgos
c)
d)
33) He is the Governor General who relied solely on the decision of the tribunal who litigated the case. The tribunal insisted that
conspiracy took place in Cavite that resulted to the mutiny of Fort San Felipe. Among the personalities who were arrested,
only Fathers Burgos, Zamora and Gomez,
a)
b)
c) Izquierdo
d)
34) He was second in command, and the one sent by Governor General Rafael Izquierdo to quell the rebellion and arrest the
survivors.
a)
b) Gen. Felipe Genores Espinar
c)
d)
35) The execution of the three priests left a profound effects on many Filipinos especially Jose Rizal whom he dedicated his
second novel El Filibusterismo to their memories. This fateful event became a spark among the_____ of the country and
eventually in the molding of the Philippines as a nation.
b)
b)educated ilustrados
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c)
d)
36) ______after the failed Cavite mutiny, arrests were issued to lawyers, priests and civilians. Arrested were Joaquin Pardo de Tavera,
Antonio M. Regidor, Jose Basa and others.
a)
b)
c)
d) Hours
37) At eleven in the morning, government forces led by Espinar arrived in the fort and commenced the offensive against_____
defending it. The rebels held on using the guns and cannons of the fort against the Spanish offensive up to January 22 at 4:21 p.m.
a) 200 rebels
b)
c)
d)
38) While in UST, he became the curate of the Cathedral and became active in the Secularization Movement under Fr. Pedro
Pelaez, who was the Ecclesiastical Governor of the Philippines.
a)
b) Fr. Jose A. Burgos
c)
d)
39) On_____, at about 9:00 p.m., the Filipino soldiers stationed in Fort San Felipe, Cavite revolted; Marine battalion and|
artillerymen killed the Spanish Commander of the fort. The rebels were led by Sgt Larhito; after capturing the fort, they
attempted to spread the fight outside, but were forced to retreat back to the fort due to the strong block of the Spaniards and
Filipino regiments led by Lt. Col. Horado Sabas.
a) January 20, 1872
b)
c)
d)
40) This was authored by a German scientist named Dr. Feodor Jagor who traveled in the Philippines from 1859 to 1860. Rizal read the
observations of Dr. Jagor on the weaknesses of the Spanish colonization of the country and prophesied the revolution and
liberation of the Philippines.
a)
b)
c) Travels in the Philippines
d)
41) The date where the death sentence was announced to the three priests Gomez, Burgos and Zamora including Zaldua (mutineer)
by means of garrote in Bagumbayan. The promulgated judgment was sent to Governor General Izquierdo who immediately
approved the decision.
a)
b) February 15, 1872
c)
d)
42) The tragedy that struck Rizal's family in_____, began when his uncle, Mr. Jose Alberto returned home after a business
meeting in Europe. Upon his arrival he found that his home was empty and his wife was missing.
a)
b)
c)
d) June of 1872
43) On this date the three priests known in history as GOMBURZA, wearing their habito, with Zaldua, meted their death by means of
garrote in Bagumbayan now Luneta. Presently, a marker was placed in Luneta near the site where Rizal was executed and in Paco
Park (former cemetery) where the three priests were buried.
a)
b)
c) On February 17, 1872
d)
44) This book was bought by Rizal's father and was authored by Cesar Cantus. The book was a rich source of historical facts about
world history. Rizal used this material extensively while studying in Ateneo.
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a)
b) Universal History
c)
d)
45) He was born in Vigan on February 9, 1837. He studied at the age of eight in San Juan de Letran. He finished and
graduated with excellent honors with the degrees of Doctor of Theology and Doctor of Cannon Law from the University of
Santo Tomas.
a) Fr. Jose A. Burgos
b)
c)
d)
46) On this date, his elder brother Paciano accompanied him to Manila where he took the entrance
examinati on at the Colegio de San Juan de Letran, covering the following subjects: Christian doctrine,
Arithmetic and Reading.
a)
b)
c)
d) June 10, 1872
47) Among his classmates in his first days in Ateneo was Florencio Gavino Oliva, who was his_____ from Calamba, Laguna. Rizal
described him as having outstanding talent with an ordinary intelligence;
a)
b)
c) townmate
d)
48) When Fr. Pelaez died, he continued the Secularization Movement, insisting that secular priests (Filipino Priest), were
qualified and able to run parishes in the Philippines.
a)
b) Burgos
c)
d)
49) Rizal was given the "approved" mark in his entrance examination. He returned home happy aft er passing the
examinati on, However, due to the fateful tragedy experienced by Dona Teodora from the hands of the
abusive Spaniards, the family decided to send him to:
a)
b)
c)
d) Ateneo Municipal
50) A Spanish mestizo and a classmate of Rizal whom he described as talented and Gonzalo Margalino who held the position of
Roman Emperor, as the best in class.
a) Joaquin Garrido
b)
c)
d)
51) He was born on August 2, 1799 and the oldest among the three priests. He was of mixed Chinese-Filipino blood. Fr. Gomez
studied at the College of San Jose and in the University of Santo Tomas where he finished Bachelor of Cannon Law and Bachelor
of Theology in 1824.
a)
b) Fr. Mariano Gomez
c)
d)
52) This poem was dated December 3, 1875, Jose Rizal highlights the triumph of the Count of Cabra and Don Diego, as they
defeated the last member of the Muslim Kingdom of Granada.
a) Captivity and Triumph
b)
c)
d)
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53) An adventure novel written by Alexander Dumas that tells about the hardships of the incarcerated hero (Edmund Dantes). The
historical setting is the fundamental element of the book. It is primarily concerned with themes of hope, justice, vengeance,
mercy, forgiveness and death. The novel is told in the adventure-story. The book became his first favorite novel.
a) The Count of Monte Cristo
b)
c)
d)
54) He became the parish priest of Bacoor, Cavite, Just like the other priests belonging to his group, he was an active advocate of the
Secularization Movement in the country.
a)
b) Gomez
c)
d)
55) How old was Rizal when he composed a poem entitled Felicitation; or in- Spanish "Felicitacion" and dedicated the literary piece to
his brother-in-law Antonio.
a)
b)
c)
d) 14 years old
56) He was born on August 14, 1835. A native of Pandacan, Manila, he studied in San Juan de Letran and finished Bachelor of
Arts. Fr. Zamora studied at the University of Santo Tomas, where he finished Bachelor of Cannon Law.
a) Fr. Jacinto Zamora
b)
c)
d)
57) In this poem, Rizal showed a predilection for historical subjects. He wrote the piece on December 5, 1875.
a)
b)
c)
d) Elcano Was a Spaniard, the First to Circumnavigate the Earth
58) The year when Jose Rizal returned to Manila with new vigor and inspiration after the release of his mother in jail. He was
also insp ire d in to le ar n in g the d iff er e n t face ts o f kn o wle d ge through the support of Fr. Francisco
Sanchez. Rizal described him as a "model of recti tude and love for the stu dents."
a) 1875
b)
c)
d)
59) In this poem, Rizal expressed his appreciation and love for his hometown and birthplace. He wrote this piece at the age of
15, in 1876.
a)
b)
c) In Memory of My Town
d)
60) This poem was composed by Rizal in December of 1 875 to give tribute on the voyage of Magellan to the Philippines. The poem
was publicly read in a school program in Ateneo for the purpose of recognizing Rizal' s artistic-literary talent.
a)
b) The Departure-Hymn to Magellan's Fleet
c)
d)