Department of Education

Region VII, Central Visayas

Division of Cebu Province

SANTANDER NATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL

SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL DEPARTMENT
Poblacion, Santander, Cebu

ASSESSMENT IN 21st Century Literature in the

Philippines and the World
First Semester- Phase 1
SY 2021-2022

Questionnaire

Week 1: Dimensions of Philippine Literary History and Representative Texts and Authors from each
Region in the Philippines

I. A. Directions: Read each item carefully and write the letter of your answer
on answer sheet provided on the last page.
1. This dimension of literature tells us about places and the relationships between people
and their environment.
a. Ethnic b. Geographic c. Linguistic d. Form
2. This dimension of literature is related to a system of conventional spoken, manual
(signed), or written symbols by which individuals express themselves.
a. Ethnic b. Geographic c. Linguistic d. Form
3.This dimension of literature refers to social entities sharing real or putative features
like a common origin or cultural-linguistic legacy.
a. Ethnic b. Geographic c. Linguistic d. Form
4. The literature “The Widow’s Son” compiled by Mabel Cook Cole was told by this
tribe.
a. Subanon b. Mandaya c . Bukidnon d. Igorot
5. It is considered the imaginative works of poetry and prose.
a. Literature b. Convention c. Genre d. Art
Week 2: Compare and contrast Various 21st Century Genres from the earlier Genres/ Periods

II. Identify what is being described in each statement. Write the letter only.
6. It is more complicated than other genres of literature because aside from the script,
other elements must suit and work together to the theme of the show and make the
audience feel the plight of the protagonist, antagonist and other characters in the story
effectively.
a. drama b. chick lit c. flash fiction d. hyperpoetry
7. It is one of the earliest genres of literature. It was either recited or sang back to
prehistoric times to call for help from a deity, narrate a hero’s life and victories, tell
about the love story of their rulers, or describe someone who inspires them. It uses
rhyme, meter, and imagery to convey its ideas.
a. poem b. chick lit c. flash fiction d. hyperpoetry
8. It is poetry uploaded in the internet. Its medium is the computer screen.
a. drama b. chick lit c. flash fiction d. hyperpoetry
9. What are the four main genres in literature?
a. Poetry, fiction, plays, comedies
b. Poetry, drama, fiction, nonfiction
c. Science fiction, epic poetry, horror, drama
d. Science fiction, epic poetry, horror, drama
10. It is a story that tells about women, their lives, trials, tribulations, and success.
a. blog b. chick lit c. flash fiction d. hyperpoetry
Week 3: Context of 21st Century Philippine Literature from the regions

III. A. Directions: Determine the meaning of the highlighted phrase by

studying its surrounding context clues. Write the letter that corresponds to
your answer.
11. If I managed to climb up the ladder of positions in government employment, it was
because I wanted to make sure that when our needs grow, we shall be able to meet them
head on.
a. the author worked as a construction worker in the government
b. the author rose from a low position to a high position in government
12. That was a horrible experience you had when a few communist guerillas held some
buses in traffic somewhere in Sta. Cruz, Davao del Sur because the owner of the bus
company failed to or didn’t want to give in to their extortion demands.
 a. acts of obtaining money by force or threat
b. practices of violence, terrorism, and communism
13. If I had been the first one to blink more often when we had some misunderstandings,
it was because frankly I can’t bear even just the thought of losing you.
a. to give in or back down
b. to open and close one’s eyes quickly
B. Directions: Fill in the blanks with appropriate words/phrases from the box.
Write the letter of your choice.
14. To understand biographical context, consider the _________________________
under which a work was written.
a. author’s life b. biographical facts c. experiences d. circumstances
15. To understand and _________________________ a literary selection, a reader must
understand the significant contexts in which it was written.
a. author’s life b. biographical facts c. experiences d. appreciate
Week 4: Representative Texts and Authors from Luzon

IV. Direction: From the poem “Apo on the Wall”, read and answer the
questions that follow. Write the letter of the correct answer
16. Who was the writer of the poem Apo on the Wall?
a. BJ patino b. Merlinda Bobis c. Resil Mojares d. Ernesto Lariosa
17. Lengua Estofada is a Filipino dish made out of:
a. beef tongue b. pig ears c. chicken meat d. fish sauce
18. In 1972, the entire Philippines was put under Martial Law, who was the president at
that time?
a. Ferdinand Marcos b. Ninoy Aquino c. Rodrigo Duterte d. Fidel Ramos
19. What was the father’s work?
a. a writer b. a teacher c. a soldier d. a cook
20. What does lengua mean in Spanish?
a. beef b. tongue c. ears d. mask
 Department of Education
Region VII, Central Visayas
Division of Cebu Province

SANTANDER NATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL

SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL DEPARTMENT
Poblacion, Santander, Cebu

SUMMATIVE TEST IN 21st Century Literature in the

Philippines and the World
First Semester- Phase 1
SY 2021-2022

ANSWER SHEET

NAME: ____________________________________________ SECTION: ________________

1. 11.
2. 12.
3. 13.
4. 14.
5. 15.
6. 16.
7. 17.
8. 18.
ANSWER KEY
1. D 6. A 11. A 16. COP

2. D 7. C 12. C 17. COV

3. D 8. B 13. C 18. COV

4. C 9. A 14. C 19. COF

5. C 10. A 15. B 20. COV