Republic of the Philippines

Department of Education
SCHOOLS DIVISION OF ORIENTAL MINDORO

FIRST QUARTER EXAMINATION

21 CENTURY LITERATURE FROM THE PHILIPPINES AND THE WORLD
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Name: _______________________________ Date: _____________

Grade & Section: ________________________ Score: __________/50

MULTIPLE CHOICE
Directions: Choose the letter of the correct answer.
1. Philippine literature during pre-colonial period was considered as “oral literature” because _____________?
a.there is an aid for various publications. c. literary works’ transmission was by using pen.
b.literary texts were transmitted through outlets. d. transmission paved way through the word of mouth.
2. What was the groundbreaking milestone brought by the American colonizers to the Philippines?
a.culture b. English language c. literary works d. Filipino writer
3.About 500 publications of Ilokano literature and 40 Ilokano periodicals have been accounted for.” This connotes that
a. llocano literature continues to thrive. c. Ilocano literature shut down consequently.
b.Ilocano literature was not developed. d. either B or C
4.Another notable influence on budding literary writers in the post-war period was “NVM” Gonzales. NVM stands for
_______?
a.Nestor Victor Madali b. Nestor Vicente Madali c. Nerio Vicente Madali d. Nerio Victor Madali
5.Who received the first Palanca Award for Poetry in 1964?
a.Nick Joaquin b. Dominador I. Illio c. Carlos Angeles d. Cirilo F. Bautista
6.This is the period wherein the youth became vocal with their sentiments and demanded change in the government.
a.Spanish Period b. Period of Activism c. Pre-Spanish Period d. Period of 3rd Republic
7. “There are writers who proved that poetry never stopped despite confines of prison.” What generalization can be made
about the statement?
a.Poetry would not stop despite chaos and uncertainty.
b.Poetry is a living testament of Filipino writers’ weakness and failure.
c.Poetry is just a proof that freedom of expression prevailed at the end.
d.Poetry would be a hindrance to their native collective consciousness.
8. You are tasked to read one of the texts related to Philippine literary history. How are you going to analyze the text?
a. Analyze the life and experience of the author to understand the literary text.
b. Analyze the social, economic and political standpoint of the literary text.
c. Analyze the language, form and structure of the text.
d. All of the above.
9. How would you characterize the poetry shown? An old silent pond…
a.Haiku c. Tanka A frog jumps into the pond,
b.Tanaga d. either A or C Splash! Silence Again.

10. How many syllables are present in the poetry?

Beautiful mountains
a. 29 syllables c. 31 syllables Rivers with cold, cold water.
b. 30 syllables d. 32 syllables White cold snow on rocks
Trees over the place with frost
11.How is Haiku different from Tanaga? White sparkly snow everywhere.
a. Haiku is a complex type of poem and so as Tanaga.
b. Haiku is a usual and common form of poetry while Tanaga is more complex.
c. Haiku is a free verse form while Tanaga has measure and rhyme.
d. They don’t have any differences.
12. Why is the epic “Biag ni Lam-ang” unique in one way?
a. The hero dies and resurrects at the end. c. It is preserved by a Spanish priest.
b. It incorporates Christian practices. d. The hero gains assistance from a magical source.
13. How regional literary texts help the development of local and national literature?
a. Regional literary texts serve as tool for showcasing authenticity of one’s literature.
b. Regional literary texts hinder the appreciation of both local and national literature.
c. Regional literary texts aid in the understanding of biographical and linguistic context of a particular place.
d. Regional literary texts contribute to the flourishment of national literature in terms of proliferation of works.
14. Many Filipino authors, writers, or poets are encouraged to use the mother tongue as the medium of expression in their
craft because _______.
a. Readers fail to comprehend a piece not written in either English or Tagalog.
b. Our people’s culture and tradition are upheld through this despite effects of colonization or even modernity.
c. The expression of thoughts, feelings, and ideas of a writer are emphasized in the personalized codes that they use.
d. The continuous flow of feelings and insights are inhibited when a foreign language is used instead.
15. An element in poetry that refers to the image or picture created in the minds of readers that helps give light to the main
idea is _______.
a. form b. imagery c. rhythm d. sound pattern
16. It is a genre of speculative fiction dealing with imaginative concepts such as futuristic science and technology, space
travel, time travel, faster than light travel, a parallel universe and extra-terrestrial life.
a. Digi-Fiction b. Doodle Fiction c. Science Fiction d. Creative Non-Fiction
17. A literary genre which combines three media: book, movie/video and internet website.
a. Digi-Fiction b. Doodle Fiction c. Science Fiction d. Creative Non-Fiction
18. A Literary presentation where the author incorporates doodle writing and drawings and handwritten graphics in place of
the traditional font Spanish Period.
a. Digi-Fiction b. Doodle Fiction c. Science Fiction d. Creative Non-Fiction
19. It is a genre fiction which addresses issues of modern womanhood, often humorously and lightheartedly.
a. Chick Lit b. Digi-Fiction c. Hyper Poetry d. Text-Talk Novel
20. It is a website that contains short articles posted and changed regularly.
a. Blog b. Flash Fiction c. Hyper Poetry d. Digi-Fiction
21. It is a comic book or book series published in Japan.
a. Digi-Fiction b. Doodle Fiction c. Illustrated Novel d. Manga
22. Stories characterized by their brevity. It could range from a word to a thousand.
a. Creative Nonfiction b. Flash Fiction c. Blog d. Hyper Poetry
23. A story that develops through a screenshot of SMS conversation like Vince and Kath by Jenny Ruth Almocera is an
example of this literary genre.
a. Chick Lit b. Digi-Fiction c. Hyper Poetry d. Text-Talk Novel
24. The Hunger Games series that explores dystopian or post-apocalyptic themes is an example of this literary genre.
a. Digi-Fiction b. Doodle Fiction c. Science Fiction d. Creative Non-Fiction
25. The persona in the poem “Padre Faura Witness The Execution of Rizal” was _____________.
a. Danton Remoto b. Dr. Jose Rizal c. Padre Faura d. You
26. The mood of the poem was ___________.
a. Mournful b. Delightful c. Joyful d. Mysterious
27. The speaker was shivering while standing in the roof because ___________.
a. He was dizzy. c. It was December.
b. It was cold. d. It was high.
28. In stanza 2 & 3 the persona recalled what transpired between him and Pepe. This literary device is called __________.
a. Prophecy c. Flashbacking
b. Symbolic d. foreshadowing
29. Months before Pepe’s execution, he visited Padre Faura. Pepe talked about purgatory instead of colliding star maybe
because _______________.
a. Padre Faura was sick c. Pepe knew he would be executed
b. Pepe was terminally ill d. Pepe did not believe in the afterlife
30. The author in the poem below expressed her willingness to do some impossible tasks stated below. What makes the
tasks impossible to do? I will
a. The tasks were impossible to do because birds are flying high. Count the multitude of stars
b. The tasks were impossible to do because the birds are perched on a loft. The leaves in all the branches
The flock of birds perched in the loft
c. The tasks were impossible to do because quantifiers are needed.
d. The tasks were impossible to do because nouns there are uncountable. The blades of grass in the meadow
And the cogon flowers in the air.

31. In this stanza, the author used auditory imagery which appeals to the sense of hearing. Among the sounds, which
could not be heard clearly? I will
a. Rustling Listen to the sound of breeze
b. Buzzing To the rustling of leaves
c. Flapping To the chirping of birds
To the buzzing of the bees
d. Chirping
To the flapping of butterfly’s wings

32. Dr. Jose Rizal was being compared to a shimmering star in the poem. In the line, the star itself is already dead means
___________. Star:
a. Dr. Jose Rizal was no longer shimmering. Still shimmering
b. Dr. Jose Rizal was not a star. Even if millions of miles away,
c. Dr. Jose Rizal was sent to the sky. The star itself
Is already dead.
d. Dr. Jose Rizal was sent down.
33. In the poem, Preludes by T.S. Eliot, imagery is used. Which line appear to the sense of touch?
a. 4 1. The winter evening settles down
b. 5 2. With smell of steaks in passageways.
c. 6 3. Six o'clock.
4. The burnt-out ends of smoky days.
d. 2 5. And now a gusty shower wraps
34. In the poem below, which word is used to refer to snow? 6. The grimy scraps
"Kissed by Snow" - Kelly Roper
a. Sky 1. Standing in darkness with face upturned as
b. Eyes 2. Frosty, feathery stars drift down from the sky
c. Lips 3. And land like gentle kisses from cold lips
d. stars 4. On my cheeks, my nose, my lips and closed eyes

35. Using the same poem, Kissed by Snow, which line used metaphorical language?
a. 1 b. 2 c. 3 d. 4
36. In the poem, "Man Versus Pepper- Kelly Roper, what situation is expressed?
One sniff gives a clue of the heat within.
First bite feels like swallowing a lighted blow torch,
And tears stream from his eyes like a flash flood
As the dying ghost pepper delivers its savage revenge.
a. The persona in the poem shares his great time eating spicy food.
b. The persona in the poem expresses his experience eating spicy food.
c. The persona in the poem describes how he feels while eating spicy food.
d. The persona in the poem warns the reader not to eat spicy food.
37. Most of the writers use anecdote to _____________________________.
a. tell a story c. share helpful tips on making a living
b. deal with differences of opinions d. impart a lesson in an entertaining way
38. What someone talks about when he/she shares an anecdote?
a. opinions c. plans and dreams in life
b. personal experiences d. biography of other people
39. “My mother tells about her epic experience at the department store while buying a dress to wear for the party” is an
example of ____________ anecdote.
a. cautionary b. motivational c. inspirational d. reminiscence
40. When someone talks about his/her past and shares the joy of his/her experience, he/she intends to _______________.
a. inspire b. caution c. reminisce d. bring cheer
41. An anecdote is a story with a point which means that______________________.
a. it reveals an issue c. it reveals truth about life
b. it is easy to understand d. it intends to provoke laughter
42. “I never knew there was a volcano in the Zambales mountain range. Nobody among my Kapampangan friends did.”
What do these statements suggest?
a. The speaker is clueless. c. The speaker is very busy at work.
b. The author is indifferent. d. He is not mindful of his surroundings.
43. When someone shares his story to lighten people’s mood, he intends to __________.
a. inspire b. enlighten c. reminisce d. bring cheer
44. What is known as the essence of fiction?
a. Setting b. Theme c. Conflict d. Climax
45. What do you call the series of events when things begin to happen in the story?
a. Rising Action b. Theme c. Exposition d. Climax
46. What element is presented at the final part of the story?
a. Resolution b. Theme c. Exposition d. Climax
47. What element is considered the high point in the story?
a. Setting b. Theme c. Exposition d. Climax
48. What element creates the tone and presents the characters and other important facts to introduce the story?
a. Setting b. Theme c. Exposition d. Climax
49. What type of character contends with the main character?
a. opposition b. protagonist c. antagonist d. instigator
50. Based on the text, what does the word “Sinverguenza” mean?
a. a person who is shameless c. a person who is calm
b. a person who is sinful d. a person who is reckless

To the person who pleases Him, God gives wisdom, knowledge and happiness.
Ecclesiastes 2:26

Prepared by: Noted:

ROSETTE E. MUJE MELBETH P. MENDOZA

Teacher II Assistant Principal II