SUMMATIVE ASSESSMENT – Quarter 1

21st Century Literature from the Philippines and the World

“Construct your determination with sustained effort, controlled attention, and concentrated energy. Opportunities never come to
those who wait… they are captured by those who dare to attach.”
-Paul Meyer-

NAME: __________________________________________ DATE: ____________

GRADE/SECTION: _______________________________ SUBJECT TEACHER: _____________________

General Direction: This is a 50-item test, read and understand each direction in every type of test. Answer this
in 1 whole sheet of yellow paper and use black pen. Remember the rule, WRONG SPELLING
IS WRONG. Answer only.

I. MULTIPLE CHOICE
Direction: Select the letter of the best answer.

1. Which of the following supports the term “21st Century” literature.

A. It was written in the year 90’s C. It was published in the year 20’s
B. It was written and publish in mid-20’s D. It was written and published in the year 20’s

2. The following statements are the definition of Literature, which is the closest definition among the selection?
A. It derives from Latin word “Litteratura” which means “writing formed with letters”
B. Any kind of printed material
C. It is the expression of life which covers all ideas, emotions, thoughts and experiences.
D. It includes spoken and/or sung texts

3. Which nation had the greatest influence and contribution to the culture, traditions, beliefs, and religion of Filipinos.
A. Spain B. America C. France D. Japan

4. In this period, the use of English had been discouraged, freedom of speech and press was also denied.
A. American B. British C. Japan D. Spain

5. Which of the following does the Filipino writers were concerned to survive during the Japanese Period?
A. wealth, war, famine, and disease C. labor, war, disease, and wealth
B. war, famine, and disease D. war and famine only

6. Select the letter of answer that contains the similar term of the word “contemporary.”

A. out of date, extant, voguish C. old-fashioned, up to minute, out of date

B. modern, latest, late D. present-day, modern, recent

7. In which particular period did the Filipino intends to create oneness, togetherness and regained their freedom?
A. 1960’s and mid ‘70’s C. 1970’ and 1980’s
B. 1960’s to 1970’s D. 1970 and mid 80’s

8. Among the forms of Philippine literature, which is the most familiar and known by the audience?
A. Riddles and Songs C. Proverbs and Riddles
B. Riddles, Songs and Proverbs D. Riddles and Songs only

9. The language of oral literature, was the language of daily life.

A. TRUE B. FALSE C. NEITHER TRUE NOR FALSE

10. Write the COMPLETE name of the most heralded Filipino writer. Most of his works are written in Spanish by the time he
was called for a revolution against Spanish occupation. __________________________________________________________________________.
II. SHORT ANSWER

Directions: Read and understand the following statements carefully. Identify what is asked in each
number and select your best answer from the box given below. WRITE ONLY THE LETTER
OF THE CORRECT ANSWER BEFORE EACH NUMBER. Strictly observe the letter given as
well.

A1. Oral Literature K.Mag-asawang Tubig

A2. Pigaffeta/Magellan N.Japanese
A3. American O1.Francisco F. Balagtas
C. Gueurang O2. Condemned
D. Jose de la Cruz Q. Haiku
E. Indio R1.Word of Mouth
H. Compendio de la Lengua Tagala R2.Dandansoy
I1.Myths R3.How My Brother Leon Brought Home a Wife
I2. Prometheus Unbound U. Contemporary Period
L1. 21st Century Literature
L2. Creative Non-Fiction

___ 1. Philippine ethno-linguistic group passed the different forms of literature from every generation through ________________.
___ 2. It involves supernatural elements and are beyond the frontiers of logic.
___ 3. How do you call “Bathala” in Bicol?
___ 4. The story of the couple whom the grave became a river.
___ 5. It operates in the sphere of spoken word.
___ 6. Term used during Spanish colonization for the native Filipino.
___ 7. The master of popular dramatic forms due to his performance both by the lettered minority and the illiterate.
___ 8. A literary composition during Spanish Colonization.
___ 9. “Ang panyo mo kag pangyo ko
Dal-a diri kay tambihan ko
Ugaling kung magkasilo
Bana ta ikaw, asawa moa ko.”
___ 10. Who proves that in the land of the Philippines has life, activity and movement,
___ 11. During this period, the use of English as medium of instruction has been developed.
___ 12. The story in which the journey to the hometown is the highlight of the story.
___ 13. He is the nation’s foremost poet invented the Balagtasan.
___ 14. Filipino authors and its own literature were given a break during this period.
___ 15. A type of poem that emerged during Japanese occupation which has made of 17 syllables divided into three lines.
___ 16. During this period, Filipino faced and injustice.
___ 17. A poem written in protest of the Marcos dictatorship in the Philippines.
___ 18. The use of technology is the primary learning tool in this era.
___ 19. “Manananggal Terrorizes Manila and Other Stories” by Jessjica Zafra, this literature belongs to what genre?
___ 20. A literary piece considered a legacy of the American influence.

III. MODIFIED TRUE OR FALSE

Direction: Read, understand and analyze the statement VERY CAREFULLY. Refer to the underlined
words for context clues. Write your answer on the box provided after each number.

WRITE:
H – if the first statement is true but the second statement is false
E – if the second statement is true but the first statement is false
R – if all the statements are not true
A – if all the statements are true

1. Literature has been our companion. It cannot be changed.

2. The myth of Maria Makiling is popular in the Phillipines. It has been passed on by oral traditions only.
3. In Islam and Middle Ages, an angel is blamed for everything that superstitious fold cannot understand.
4. Duplo is a poetic joust in speaking and reasoning. It replaced the Karagatan.
5. Filipino writers which experienced renewed attention during the Japanese period, they turned Filipino writings
into English.
6. N.V.M Gonzales wrote the Banaag at Sikat. He presents the panorama of Mindoro in all of its customs and traditions.
7. Proclamation No. 1108 was the declaration of Martial Law in the Philippines. It was declared by the Philippine
President Jose P. Laurel.
8. Bong Ong’s actual name is unknown. He wrote the book “ABNKKBSNPLAKo?”
9. Si Juan Tamad is an example of fable. It is the story of young boy who is hardworking comes on a guava tree.
10. Sainete is considered the father of the drama. It is a musical comedy.

Prepared by: Checked by:

HERA T. ADONAY AIMIE O. ALCANTARA, LPT

Subject Teacher SHS Head Teacher

Recommending Approval: Approved by:

NERISSA S. DELOS REYES, MAEd, SMRIEdr DR. RAMON E. WOO, JR., CPA, DFRIEdr
VP/Basic Education Principal Dean of Studies

Noted by:

DR. ROSALINA S. ANDAYA, ED. D., DFRIEdr.

President