Republic of the Philippines

Department of Education
Region IV-A CALABARZON
Division of Batangas
Calatagan National High School
Poblacion I, Calatagan,Batangas

I. Choose the letter of the best answer.

1. Who is the author of Crossing the Bar?
A. Oscar Wilde B. O. Henry C. Neil Gaiman D. Lord Alfred Tennyson
2. “We have an opportunity to make America a better Nation. I may not get there with you. But I
want you to know tonight that we, as people, will get to the promised land.” Who said these
lines?
A. Barack Obama C. Nelson Mandela
B. Joe Biden D. Martin Luther King, Jr.
3. According to Barack Obama, what can unlock a child’s potential and remain the strongest
weapon against injustice and inequality?
A. Liberty B. Education C. Democracy D. Honesty
4. Who wrote The Gift of the Magi?
A. Oscar Wilde B. O. Henry C. Neil Gaiman D. Lord Alfred Tennyson
5. In the story “The Gift of the Magi”, what is Della’s most prized possession?
A. Her hair B. Her jewelry C. Her watch D. Her shoes
6. What is Jim’s most loved belonging?
A. His hair B. His class ring C. His watch D. His cufflinks
7. How were Jim and Della able to buy gifts for each other?
A. Jim worked three jobs. C. Della won in the lottery.
B. Jim and Della inherited money from their parents. D. Jim sold his watch; Della sold her
hair.
8. Why did the author compare Jim and Della to the Magi?
A. Because it happened in Christmas C. Because they showed sincere generosity
B. Because they love to ride camels D. Because they showed what true love is
9. Reading widely will improve your English. It will improve your reading skills, your vocabulary and
your grammar. Read easy texts, ones that are at your level. Read stories and articles that are
interesting. Read for fun. If you do, your English will become stronger. What is the main idea of
the article?
A. Reading is fun and must be a daily habit.
B. Books are important in improving communication.
C. Reading will definitely improve one’s English.
D. Stories and articles are interesting.
10. What is the purpose of the article in #7?
A. To entertain B. To inform C. To persuade D. To give advice
11. She is a Filipina weighlifter who won the first Olympic gold medal for the Philippines. Who is this
community icon?
A. Olivia Rodrigo B. Gina Lopez C. Monique Lhuillier D. Hidilyn Diaz
12. First used in 1987, VUCA is an acronym based on the leadership theories of Warren Bennis and
Burt Nanus. VUCA means ________, uncertainty, complexity and ambiguity.
A. Veracity B. Velocity C. Volatility D. Vengeance
13. King Hrothgar built a mead hall called
A. Humdrum B. Hill City C. Horton D. Heorot
14. The jubilant noise from the mead hall angered ______, a horrible monster from the
swamplands.
A. Gretel B. Grendel C. Green D. Gertrude
15. _________ sailed to Denmark to defeat the monster.
A. Beowulf B. Bae C. Boris D. Brady
16. The monster’s ____ is hung in the roof of Heorot as trophy.
A. Arm B. Leg C. Head D. Scalp
17. Beowulf killed the monster’s mother with a ____ forged by a giant.
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 Republic of the Philippines
Department of Education
Region IV-A CALABARZON
Division of Batangas
Calatagan National High School
Poblacion I, Calatagan,Batangas

A. Axe B. Spear C. Stake D. Sword

18. With ________’s help, Beowulf kills the dragon.
A. Warrior B. Wiglaf C. Westeros D. Wagner
19. What behavior pattern is shown in the following scene?
Hrothgar, who knew Beowulf's father, Ecgtheow, accepts Beowulf's offer to fight Grendel.
A. Flexibility B. Speed C. Experimenting D. Performance Risk-taking
20. What behavior pattern is shown in the following scene?
Accompanied by his kinsman, ten warriors, and the thief, Beowulf sets out to confront the
dragon.
A. Interpersonal Risk-taking B. Collaborating C. Speed D. Reflecting

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