MIDTERM EXAM IN 21ST CENTURY LITERATURE

Name: ___________________________ Yr./Sec. _______________ Date__________ Score______

General Directions: 
1. Read each statement carefully and choose the letter of your best choice. Careful gyud sa pag-pili sa
best,
para no regrets in the end.
2. NO ERASURES. Huna-hunaa sa makadaghan unsa’y sakto’ng tubag kay dili tanang sayop pwede pa’ng
mausab.
3. NO CHEATING. Ayaw’g suhid sa imung Ex nga abi nimu’g loyal. Ayaw pud asa ni classmate nga magpasuhid
nimu’g sure, murag feelings ni Crush, gipaasa ra ka for sure!
4. Do not sit too close to your classmates. Siguraduha nga naa gyud mo’y igo’ng space, sama sa gipangayu
sa imung Ex, space!
5. Finish the exam in an hour. Kabalo ka dapat kanus-a mu-give up ug mu-let go, kung humana, undanga na!
6. Review your answers. Kung dali nahuman ug answer, ayaw’g OA. Hulata mahuman ang oras. Tutal, anad
bitaw
ka maghulat!

1. Which is not true about literature?

A. It is a writing that possesses literary merit.
B. The term comes from the latin term which means ‘litera”.
C. It can be distinguished according to major forms such as the novel, short story or drama.
D. It cannot be passed on from generation to generation.
2. An oldest form of Philippine literature that emerged in the pre-spanish period.
A. Awit B. poem C. Korido D. Folksong
3. The period of Literature where they engraved their literature to stones, leaves, bamboo cylinder and
trees.
A. Spanish Colonial Period C. Contemporary Period
B. Pre-colonial Period D. American Colonial Period
4. A period wherein free verses and modern short stories where introduced.
A. Contemporary Period C. American Colonial Period
B. Spanish Colonial Period D. Pre-Colonial Period
5. A literary period centered on the literary workshops and literary consciousness
A. Spanish Colonial Period C. Contemporary Period
B. Pre-colonial Period D. American colonial Period
6. A folk narrative which presents misleading or puzzling question to be solved or guessed for
entertainment purposes.
A. Proverbs B. Fables C. Epic D. Riddles
7. These are figurative words said by our ancestors which teach moral lessons. Often used in teasing or
comments on person’s activations.
A. Kasabihan B. Folktales C. Awit D. Sarswela
8. A form of literature which deals with heroism and bravery of a character.
A. Legend B. Epic C. Folk Song D. Fables
9. Below are the first three books during the Spanish period except:
A. Doctrina Cristiana C. Urbana at Felisa
B. The Pasyon D. The Whispers
10. A long narrative poem about the death of Christ.
A. Pasyon B. Sinakulo C. Sarswela D. Korido
11. The author’s main idea or the underlying meaning in a piece of writing.
A. Resolution B. Theme C. Conflict D. Setting
12. A literary genre which focuses on characters and plots than the sounds and pattern.
A. Poetry B. Non-Fiction C. Prose D. Drama
13. A literary genre which focuses on sounds and typically follows specific patterns.
A. Poetry B. Non-Fiction C. Prose D. Drama
14. The main idea of the poem: ”The Whispers”.
A. Domestic Violence
B. Acculturation and Colonial Mentality
C. Change of attitude due to discrimination
D. Discrimination against people who have black complexion
15. Below are standards of rhyme pattern EXCEPT:
A. aabb B. abab C. abba D. abcd

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 16. A literary writer who is presently the Chief Librarian of St. Paul University Iloilo City.
A. Melchor Cichon C. Paz Marquez Benitez
B. Angela Victoria D. Jose Garcia Villa
17. A period where Filipinos become conscious of the search for freedom.
A. Pre-colonial B. Spanish C. American D. Japanese
18. The Author of the poem “Father Faura witnessed the execution of Rizal was written by:
A. Melchor Cichon B. Eugenio Viacrusis C. Danton Remoto D. Lakambini Sitoy

19. A standard of good literature which deals with being timeless and timely of a written work.
A. Artistry B. Permanence C. Suggestiveness D. Universality
20. The series of events or arrangement of events that develops ideas in a drama or a story.
A. Plot B. Conflict C. Setting D. Exposition
21. The prevailing feeling or atmosphere in a poem.
A. Theme B. Conflict C. Mood D. Connotation
22. The main character of the poem : Padre Faura witnessed the execution of Rizal”.
A. Felimon B. Pepe C. Simon D. Carding
23. The main character of a story is called
A. Protagonist B. Antagonist C. Protogonist D. Antigonist
24. The father of the Pampanga Literature.
A. Vicente Sotto B. Juan Crisostomo Sotto C. Alejandro Abadilla D. Pedro Bukaneg
25. The “Chain” in the poem “The whisper” is used as a symbolism for
A. Happiness B. Suffering C. Identity D. Childhood
26. What is the primary purpose of using imagery in a poem?
A. To help create visual ideas through words.
B. To enhance rhyming scheme
C. To create sounds in every line of the stanzas
D. All of the above
27. A small unit or group of lines in a poem.
A. Meter B. Stanza C. Rhyme D. Rhyme scheme
28. The point of view that used “I,” is an example of.
A. Third person B. Third person omniscient C. First person D. First person omniscient
29. The use of other bodily entities to describe specific words in poetry.
A. Imagery B. Rhetorical devices C. Metaphor D. Onomatopoeia
30. It is an element of a plot where the conflict is slowly revealed.
A. Exposition B. Rising action C. Denouement D. Falling action
31. “She’s like Madonna dancing like a star!”, is an example of:
A. Simile B. Metaphor C. Personification D. Alliteration
32. A story of a person’s life.
A. Autobiography B. Biography C. Narrative D. Drama
33. The Father of Ilocano Literature.
A. Severino Reyes B. Pedro Bukaneg C. Juan Crisostomo Soto D. Lope K. Santos
34. Early Filipinos had a system of writing. The most historically popular of which is an alphabet which
was once widely used and is commonly called alibata but is better termed as _______.
A. Sipol B. Orik C. Baybayin D. Lilok
35. Below are definition of blog except:
A. It is written form. B. It can be any topics of interest
B. It is shown thru videos D. It’s purpose is to inform and entertain.
36. Which of the following KARUNUNGANG BAYAN are pieces of wisdom based from the experiences of
the old aiming to give advices on good manners and right conduct of youngsters?
E.g. “Habang maliit ang kumo, matuto kang mamaluktot” ;
“Pagkahaba-haba man ng prusisyon sa simbahan din ang tuloy”.
A. Salawikain B. Kawikaan C. Sawikain D. Kasabihan
37. Below are the three poems emerged during the Japanese period except:
A. Haiku B. Tanaga C. Karaniwang Anyo D. Text Tula
38. Which of the following epic tells about the hero Lam-ang, his quest for the heart of Ines Kannoyan
and his exploits with his pets－a white rooster and a dog?
A. Ibalon B. Maragtas C. Hudhud D. Biag ni Lam-Ang
39. Which region we can find writes like: Danton Remoto, Virgilio Amario and Rolando F. Santos?
A. Region 3 B. Region 4 C. Region 5 D. Region 6
40. Known as the Poets of the Laborer
A. Lope K. Santos B. Amado V. Hernandez C. Severino Reyes D. Jose Javier Reyes
41. These are the 3 kinds of Poets according to Julian Cruz are the following, EXCEPT;
A. Poet of the Heart B. Poet of Life C. Poet of the Stage D. Poet of the Laborer

Read the paragraph below carefully. Choose only the letter of your best choice.
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Choose only the best choice. Stick to one, ayaw’g dinaghan. Arun sa karma di gyud ka maabtan!

An Excerpt from May Day Eve

by Nick Joaquin

As Don Badoy Montiya comes home to his old home at Intramuros, Manila late at night he finds
his grandson chanting an old spell in front of a mirror, memories of his youth came back. He recalled
how he fell in love with Agueda, a young woman who resisted his advances. Agueda learned that she
would be able to know her future husband by reciting an incantation in front of a mirror. As she recited
the words: “Mirror, mirror, show to me him whose woman I will be,” Agueda saw Badoy.

Badoy and Agueda got married. However, Don Badoy learned from his grandson that he was
described by Doña Agueda (through their daughter) as a "devil". In return, Don Badoy told his grandson
that every time he looks at the mirror, he only sees a "witch" (Agueda). Don Badoy ponders on love that
had dissipated. The truth was revealed, Badoy and Agueda had a “bitter marriage”, which began in the
past, during one evening in the month of May in 1847. The tragedy of the story is Badoy’s heart forgot
how he loved Agueda in the past. They were not able to mend their broken marriage because their love was a
“raging passion and nothing more.”

42. Who were the two characters being bound by the superstitious belief about mirrors on a May Day
Eve?
A. Badoy and Agueda C. Voltaire and Elena
B. Badoy and Anastacia D. Alfredo and Esperanza
43. Do you think Badoy and Agueda really love each other? Why or why not?
A. Yes, because they are really destined for each other and that is the greatest magic of all.
B. No, because they only believed in superstitious belief which is not really true.
C. Yes, because in the end Badoy realized and regretted that they could love each other more if he
didn’t become a devil/witch in their lives.
D. No, because they are only physically attracted and they are not that close before getting married.
44. As analyzed on the selection, who was the devil in Agueda’s life?
A. Voltaire B. Anastacia C. Badoy D. Alfonso
45. What will happen if someone sees herself (female) in a mirror during a May Day Eve according to the
superstition?
A. She will see the face of her future husband.
B. She can be the most beautiful woman ever.
C. Her dreams will come true.
D. He will see the face of his future wife.

An excerpt from Why Women Wash the Dishes

by Filomena N. Colendrino

In the town of Santa Rosa there once lived a couple named Hugo and Imelda. Every mealtime they
quarreled over the chore of washing the dishes. Imelda would scold Hugo if he refused to wash the dishes.
Sometimes she would become angry and call him names, and if he talked back she would get coconut midrib broom
and chase him with it. He would run to the house of his compadre and hide there till his wife’s anger had passed.
The neighbors familiarly called Imelda, Ka Maldang and Hugo, Ka Ugong.

One day just as they were finishing their lunch, Ka Ugong announced: “I’m not going to wash the dishes
anymore.” He threw out his chest and lifted his chin. “Who says so?” asked Ka Maldang, holding up her chin, higher
than his. “I say so; I worked so hard in the field this morning. I’m not going to wash any dish.” Ka Maldang stood
up and with her arms akimbo, she glared down at Ka Ugong across the table. She was at Ka Ugong across the
table. She was a Big woman. Her arms were stout. Her voice was also big. “And who, Mister Hugo, is going to wash
these dishes?” she asked. Ka Ugong’s chest sank again. His chin also went down. He held on the edge of the table
nervously. “You!” he said in a much lower tone. “You are the woman. You should do all the housework.

46. Which of the following is the appropriate characterization for the couple?
A. Ka Maldang is a small woman while Ka Ugong is very tall.
B. Ka Ugong has a weaker personality than his strong wife.
C. Ka Maldang is brave while Ka Ugong is much braver.
D. Ka Ugong is hardheaded while Ka Maldang is soft spoken.
47. Ka Maldang’s arms were stout and she is a big woman. Contextually, what do you mean by the
underlined word?
A. Muscular B. Long C. Huge D. Short
48. Based on the story, why do you think women wash the dishes?
A. Women are industrious enough to wash the dishes.

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 B. Ka Ugong met an accident so he cannot do household chores.
C. Ka Ugong won in the bet because Ka Maldang talked first.
D. Men were always lazy and they are doing other chores.
49. What is the setting of the story?
A. every morning, in Sta. Rosa C. every lunchtime, in Sta. Rosa
B. everyday, in Sta. Mesa D. every mealtime, in Sta. Rosa
50. Based on the situation above, what are they arguing for?
A. They are arguing on who will clean the house.
B. They are arguing on who will cook their meal everyday.
C. They are arguing on who will wash the dishes.
D. They are arguing whether who will do the laundry chores.

“Life is the most difficult exam. Many people fail because they try to copy others,
not realizing that everyone has a different test paper.” ~ Anonymous

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