Santiago National High School, Santiago,

Iligan City

21st Century Literature from the Philippines and the World

TABLE OF SPECIFICATIONS
SECOND QUARTERLY EXAMINATION
SY 2022-2023

NO. OF % NO. ITEM

LEARNING COMPETENCIES RECITATION OF PLACEMENT
ITEM
a. explain the literary biographical, linguistic,
and sociocultural contexts and discuss how
they enhance the text’s meaning and the 4 20% 8 9-16
reader’s understanding EN12Lit-IIf-28

b. examine the relationship between text

and context EN12Lit-IIg-35 17-25
4 23% 9
c. understand literary meanings in context
and the use of critical reading strategies 2 30% 12 26-37
EN12Lit-IIh-36
d. appreciate the cultural and aesthetic diversity
of literature of the world EN12Lit-IIc-33 2 7% 3 38-40
e. compare and contrast the various 21st
century literary genres and their elements, 2 20% 8 1-8
structures, and traditions from across the globe
EN12Lit-IId-25

Prepared by:

NHOVY D. ERMAC
SORAHAYDA S.
ENRIQUEZ
T-II SHS-Assistant Principal

Noted by:

JOE E. SALVADOR, Ph.D.

Secondary School Assistant Principal II
 ILIGAN CITY EAST HIGH SCHOOL –
SANTIAGO ANNEX
Brgy. Santiago, Iligan City 9200
S.Y. 2022 – 2023 17. What is central idea?
A. tone of the passage
21st Century Literature from the Philippines and the B. theme of the passage
World C. a summarized sentence
SECOND QUARTERLY EXAMINATION D. central point that ties everything together.
SY 2022-2023 18. Why would you need to know what the central
Name:
idea of a paragraph/poem is?
Grade &Section
Date: A. I don’t know.
B. So you can find the theme.
I. Choose the letter of the best answer from the pool C. So you could find the main idea.
of terms in each categorized definition or description. D. so you can understand what the
A. simile B. metaphor article/poem is about
C. analogy D. allegory
19. In Sonnet XVII by Pablo Neruda, who is the
1. It is something that shows how two things are alike,
persona talking to?
but with the ultimate goal of making a point about
A. his mother
this comparison.
B. his sister
2. A figure of speech that makes an implicit, implied, or C. his other woman
hidden comparison between two things that are D. a woman that he loves
unrelated but which share some common 20. What does rose of salt symbolize in Sonnet
characteristics. XVII?
3. A figure of speech whereby the author refers to a A. something near the ocean
subject matter such as a place, event, or literary work B. a rose made of salt
by way of a passing reference. C. sand in the ocean
E. climax F. exposition D. flower that grows near the ocean
G. falling action H. resolution 21. What is the meaning of the 3rd stanza of Sonnet
4. The central idea or lesson to be learned in a story is
SVII?
called _____ .
5. Which part of the plot creates tension and suspense? A. he simply loves her no matter what happens
6. Which part of the plot is the most intense? B. he is telling his lover about a few things that
7. The ending of a story where the outcome is revealed. don’t represent his love
I. Book of Poetry J. Lu Xun C. he is telling how it is that he does love his
K. Death L. Lyric partner.
M. Mo Yan O. Philosopher D. he re-emphasizes the fact that his love is not
based on beauty
N. World P. Tale of Genji
22. To what sense does the second stanza appeal to?
Q. Allegory
A. smell B. taste C. sight D. touch
8. A figure of speech whereby the author refers to a
subject matter such as a place, event, or 23. What is the central idea of the sonnet?
literary work by way of a passing reference A. one should not fear death
9.__________is considered the world’s first novel. B. growth and decay evident in the battle
10.Identify what stage symbolizes. against time
“All the world’s a stage. C. immortality can be reached through the
And all the men and women merely players; poet's "engrafting
they have their exits and their entrances;
D. to love completely and honestly is the most
And one man in his time plays many parts,”
11. What does ‘setting sun’ indicate in the poem “Death” beautiful thing of all
by Emily Dickinson? 24. The theme of the The Taximan’s Story is
12. Who is commonly considered the greatest Chinese A. how hardworking the taximan is
writer of the 20th century? B. how the passenger appreciates the
13. Who was the first writer in Chinese to win Nobel taximan
Prize for literature? C. how the taximan’s daughter is different
14. Confucius is a famous _________ in ancient Chinese
compared to other girls.
history.
15. The oldest collection of Chinese poetry is D. how teenagers nowadays are different
called__________. compared to older generations
16. It is considered as the world’s first novel. 25. The Taximan’s Story is written in point of view
A. first person point of view
B. Second person point of view
c. third person point of view
d. omniscient point of view
Recognize the names of authors given in column A. Relate
them to the corresponding literary titles in column B. Write
the letter of your answer on the space
provided before each number. _______40. The unnamed narrator, a veteran of a bloody
COLUMN A COLUMN B war against the "gods and men of Afghanistan", where he
___ 26. William Shakespeare a. Canterbury Tales has been brutally tortured and his arm injured, setting the
___ 27. J.K. Rowling b. Charge the Light scene for things to come. Seeking lodgings upon his return
brigade to England (or "Albion", as it is referred to throughout the
___ 28. Geoffrey Chaucer c. Romeo and Juliet story), he meets and strikes up a friendship with a man
___ 29. Ovid d. The Satanic Verses who possesses extraordinary insight and deductive skill,
___ 30. Dante e. Divine Comedy and who puts this ability to use in the service of the police
___ 31. Homer f. Iliad and Odyssey as a 'consulting detective'. Early on in their acquaintance,
___ 32. Sir Ahmed Salman Inspector Lestrade of Scotland Yard arrives at their
Rushdie g. Metamorphosis lodgings in Baker Street with a matter of extreme and
___ 33. Lord Alfred Tennyson h. Harry Potter delicate urgency regarding a brutal murder in a
___ 34. John Milton i. Paradise Lost Whitechapel slum, and the detective is to be hired to solve
___ 35. Virgil j. Aeneid the case. After investigating the murder scene (where the
___36. Leo Tolstoy k. Oedipus the King detective correctly deduces that the victim is an alien noble
___37. Sophocles l. Anna Karenina from Germany, owing to his inhuman appearance
m. The Watchers and number of limbs), and puzzling over the word Rache
scrawled onto the wall in the victim's blood (echoing a
Tell which of the following is the beginning, middle, and scene from A Study in Scarlet), they are taken to the
end of A Study in Emerald. Palace. The Queen, one of the Great Old Ones who
____38. The investigation takes the detective and the defeated Humanity 700 years ago and now rule the world,
veteran to a music hall show, starring a noted actor called consults with them about the affair. As payment for his
Sherry Vernet. A "tall, languid" man, Vernet stars in three service, the Queen heals the veteran's withered shoulder
productions, including a historical narrative depicting the with a touch.
war between Humanity and the Great Old Ones. Posing as
a theatrical agent offering to take the show to the New
World, the detective meets Vernet and quickly determines
that he and another, a man with a limp and skill with
surgical equipment, were present in the room where the
German noble died. Agreeing to meet the detective in his
rooms, Vernet seemingly does not suspect a thing; the
detective promptly summons Lestrade, intending to have
Vernet arrested. He reveals what he has deduced: that
Vernet is seditionary" restorationist", an anarchist who
believes that the Old Ones are not the benevolent rulers
they claim, but vicious, soul-destroying monsters from
whom Humanity must be freed. Vernet lured the German
noble to the Whitechapel rooms and turned the noble over
to his accomplice, who committed the actual murder.
______39. Vernet possesses considerable deductive skill,
having deduced that the detective was not who he claimed
to be. Posing as "Sigerson", Vernet had briefly
corresponded with the detective, offering suggestions for
future undercover work and complimenting him on
several papers the detective had written, including "The
Dynamics of an Asteroid". Vernet, who also uses the alias
"Rache", leaves a letter confirming the detective's
suspicions, and details horrors committed by the Old Ones
as justification for the crime. As Lestrade rushes off to
search for Vernet and the limping accomplice (tentatively
identified as a former military surgeon named John
Watson), the detective admits that it is unlikely that
Vernet has left the city, having probably elected (as the
detective would) to hide in the lawless depths of the
rookery of St Giles. He requests that the veteran burn
Vernet's letter, dismissing it as seditionary nonsense. The
veteran does not do so, instead adding a copy of the
letter and an account of the investigation to his bank
deposit box, not to be opened until everyone involved in
the case is dead. He supposes that due to current events
in Russia that this will likely be an imminent occurrence.
 H5. A brutal way of suicide that Japanese finds
honorable when they failed their mission or duty.
G6. The go-between or the matchmaker who is literally
an intermediary or middle person who charges a fee to
provide pictures and resumes of potential mates for rich,
cultural, and well-educated.
E7. The seven principles or virtues of the samurai (way
of the warrior).
F8. Japanese boys ages 13-15 took part in this ceremony
as he received an adult name, a haircut shaved, and
styled into a topknot, and a suit of armor.
I. artisans M. peasants
J. daimyo N. ronin
K. emperor O. samurai
L. merchants P. shogun
9. They are at the bottom of the feudal social class
of Japan. They sell whatever the farmers and
laborers produced.. L
10. The highest official or authority but has less
power and act only as the figure head. K
11. The lost warriors who were deprived of their
sponsorship due to untimely death of their warlords. N
12. The farmers who cultivate and till the soil
who comprise most of Japan’s population. M
13. The laborers who earn through wages. They are
either craftsman, armor or swords smiths who produce
things through the skills of their hands. I
14. Considered to be more powerful than the emperor for
they are mighty and skilled warriors (generals) of the
imperial court. P
15. Warriors belonging to a category of elite shi
families priests. They are extremely loyal to their feudal
lord. O
16. The provincial leader, feudal lord or warlord who
owns most of Japan’s vast lands. J

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21st Century Literature from the Philippines and the
World
SECOND QUARTERLY EXAMINATION 17. The Fujis are samurai warriors. What seems
SY 2019-2020 so special about them is that:
Name: A. Fuji is an active volcano that is associated with
Grade &Section strength.
LRN: B. Fuji has the sweetest apples which peasants
Date: produced to feed the samurais.
C. Fuji has plains which became ideal for family
G. Choose the letter of the best answer from the
pool of terms in each categorized definition or of samurais to live and exchange trades.
description. D. Fuji became the training ground of all samurai
A. Bird C. Low Art warriors since 1198 during the Kamakura feudal
B. Familiar D. Martines government.

C1.It means tale-telling; an entertainment without a

18. The mysterious woman stranger in the village
value
where Totoy and Richard live:
B2. A demon supposedly attending and obeying a witch
A. Blessed the lands with wonderful nature that
(or a mysterious entity or a nature spirit) often said to
fulfilled the village.
assume the form of an animal
B. Cursed the lands that caused the village to live in
A3. Animal that symbolizes eternal life or death.
poverty.
D4. A bird that served as a reminder for the villagers to
C. Had an affair with their grandfather and had
remember so that the village would continue to flourish.
a child.
E. Bushido F. Genbuku
D. Planted seeds that grew into acacia trees.
G. Nakodo H. Seppuku (Harakiri)

19. The mysterious woman had only one condition:
A. A condition of remembering so that the village
would continue to flourish.
B. If their offspring forget, they shall be reminded
C. Only A and B
D. To till the soil and water the plants in the village.
20. Richard at the end of the story:
A. was left by his cousin Totoy in the dark house
unconscious with arms and feet bounded
B. realized his horrifying destiny as the keeper of the
secret in their family
C. martines ate him
D. both A and B
21. What proved Chie’s agreement to the go-between
process at the end of the story?
A. She liked the way Kan looked at her in their
first meeting.
B. They loved the teahouse as the venue of the
matchmaking.
C. Chie flashed a glance of surprise when she heard
Kan’s interest to marry her.
D. When Chie absent-mindedly though half-
heartedly said yes to Kan’s marriage proposal.
22. What could probably drove Chie into such
agreement?
A. She liked the way Kan blushed upon seeing her.
B. She wanted to annoy her parents for
always turning down a proposal.
C. She didn’t want to experience another long
series of failed arrange-marriage meetings.
D. She looked at Kan as a submissive husband who
was willing to allow her to have it her way.
23.Stockholm Syndrome is characterized by a captive
or victim’s sympathy and eventually submission to her
captor (kidnapper, rapist). Malinche being affected by
this is then considered to be a:
A. hero C. temptress
B. traitor D. victim
24. What could probably motivated Malinche to serve
as “The Tongue” of Hernan Cortes?
A. She fell in love with Hernan Cortes at first sight.
B. That was her only way out of slavery for she
was sold by her own mother.
C. Being with a conquistador was such a privilege
and an honor to be in control.
D. She deliberately tempted Hernan Cortes to choose
her as she can speak three languages.
II. A. Choices A-D. Match each statement in
each item with the term used in the literary text
below the items. Select the most appropriate letter of
the correct answer on the space provided before each
item.
D_ 25. Beauty is dictated by the society in Japan, this is
an unusual kind of beauty to many.
C_ 26. Aztecs believed this could please their god and
will give them a bountiful harvest afterwards.
A_ 27. Aztecs captured people from other tribes, made
them warriors and those who lost they imprison.
B_ 28. Description of the woman who suddenly
appeared in the village (story in Martines).
A. slavery
B. strange
C. blood sacrifice
D. blackening of teeth (Ohaguro)
Choices E-H. Each item is the description of either
stated tradition or custom and literary facts while
choices below the items are the traditions or customs
and literary facts described.
_F 29. A traditional Japanese custom where single
individuals are introduced to each other to consider a
possibility for marriage.
_G 30.Philippine custom of meeting of the families of
the couple to talk about the wedding and other
arrangements.
_H 31.The God of the Aztecs who they believed would
come back to their lands in the form of a white man.
E_ 32. The native language of the Aztecs.
E. Nahuatl
F. Omiai or Miai
G. Pamamanhikan
H. Quetzalcoatl
Choices I-N. Each item is the description while below
the items are pertaining to countries culture, and
personalities stated on the descriptions.
_K 33. They capture men from other tribes and convert
them into warriors, make them fight for entertainment or
sacrifice them if they were killed. (Country from
numbers 33-35)
I_ 34. Dating and marriage is a social function and
responsibility.
M 35. Celebrating the death anniversary of a loved one
through babang luksa or lungkasan.
36. The warlord who reigned from 1606-1869, the
longest era and the start of the decline of the
samurais. (Personality from numbers 36-38)
37. The Tongue of the Aztec Empire who contributed
to the downfall of one of the greatest civilization of
mankind.
38. The leader of the Aztec Empire who was subdued
by the Spaniards and stoned to death by his own
people.
I.Japan
J. Malinalli or Malinche or Doña Marina
K. Mexico
L. Montezuma
M. Philippines
N. Tokugawa Ieyasu
III. A. From the choices given, give the counterpart
of the following pairs. Write only the letter of your
choice.
39. Christopher Columbus: America; Hernan
Cortes: Mexico; Ferdinand Magellan:
A. China C. Philippines
B. Japan D. Thailand
40. Interpreter: Beauty pageant:; Pocahontas: Indians; 44. The reaction of the suitors every time Penelope
Malinalli: announces the delay of her decision to choose a husband.
A. Aztecs C. Mayans E
B. Incas D. Vietnamese 46. One admirable trait of Penelope despite the
41. Prenuptial agreement: Americans; long absence of her husband Odysseus. C
Pamamanhikan: Philippines; Omiai or Miai: ; 47. Situation where Penelope is in the story “A Low
A. Chinese C. Koreans Art” A
B. Japanese D. Thais 48. What people started to believe about Penelope’s
42. Filipino: Philippines; Nipponggo: Japan; Nahuatl: affair B

A. Brazil C. Colombia
B. Chile D. Mexico
Which of the choices is pertained by each description?
From the choices below, analyze which is implied by Write only the letter of the appropriate answer.
the statement. Select only the letter of the nearest F. Apple
answer. G. Shroud
A. Death H. Trojan War
B. Factoids (invented fact believed to be true)
C. Faithful
D. Jeering (making fun) on her
E. Rampage

43. What the storyteller felt about Penelope when

Odysseus was gone for twenty years and was thought to
have cheated on her. D
49. The main reason why Penelope and Odysseus
were away from each other for a long time. H
50. The device used by Eris, the goddess of discord
that made Paris to choose love and beauty that caused
the war. F

“…..Then you will understand the fear of the Lord,

and find the knowledge of God. For the Lord gives
wisdom,
From His mouth come knowledge and
understanding.”
Proverbs 2: 5-6

Which of the choices is pertained by each description?

Write only the letter of the appropriate answer.
F. Apple
G. Shroud
H. Trojan War
49. The main reason why Penelope and Odysseus
were away from each other for a long time. H
50. The device used by Eris, the goddess of discord
that made Paris to choose love and beauty that caused
the war. F

“…..Then you will understand the fear of the Lord,

and find the knowledge of God. For the Lord gives
wisdom,
From His mouth come knowledge and understanding.”
Proverbs 2: 5-6