Republic of the Philippines

Department of Education
Region VII, Central Visayas
DIVISION OF CEBU PROVINCE
Almacen-Torrevillas National High School
Senior High School
Lamintak Norte, Medellin, Cebu

Name:_______________________Grade&Sec:_________________Date:__________Score:_________
DIAGNOSTIC TEST IN 21ST CENTURY LITERATURE OF THE PHILIPPINES AND OF THE WORLD

Test I. Multiple Choice. Instructions: Read each item carefully and encircle the letter of the correct
answer.

1.These are made up of stories about life, adventure, love, horror, and humor where one can
derive lessons.
a. Folk tales b. The Epic Age c. Folk Songs
2. The following are some of Dr. Jose Rizal’s writing, except ______________.
a. Noli Me Tangere b. Mi Ultimo Adios c. Pag-ibig sa Tinubuang
Lupa
3. A poem of free verse that the Japanese like. It was made up of 17 syllables divided
into three lines.
a. Tanaga b. Haiku c. Free Verse
4. A medium of instruction was introduced in the schools as the intellectual language of
education during American Regime.
a. English b. Filipino c. Cebuano
5. It is a poetic element that tries to create a picture in the mind of the reader or a mental image
through the use of figural language.
a. Imagery b. Essay c. Figures of Speech
6. These are one of the oldest forms of Philippine literature that emerged in the pre-
Spanish period.
a. Folk tales b. The Epic Age c. Folk Songs
7. The following are common theme of most poems during the Japanese period, except
a. nationalism b. faith and religion c. nature and surroundings
8. The author of La Hija Del Fraile
a. Rizal b. Del Pilar c. Jaena
9. The poems during this period were romantic and revolutionary
a. Period of the Third Republic b. Post EDSA 1 Revolution c. American Period
10. A period characterized by Legends, Folk Tales, The Epic Age, and Folk Songs
a. The Propaganda Movement b. Pre-Spanish Literature c. Japanese Period

Test II. Essay. Answer the following questions in meaningful sentences. Use the back portion of
this test paper for your answer.

1.What are your ideas about 21st Century Literature of the Philippines and of the World?
List down 5.
2. Name 5 literary pieces that are familiar to you.
3. What are your expectations in this subject? (5 sentences)
4. What are your aims in this subject? (5 sentences)

Prepared by: _______________________________

WILFREDA Y. JUMAO-AS (Parent’s Name & Signature)
(Subject Teacher)