Republic of the Philippines

Department of Education
Pototan National Comprehensive High School

Second Quarter Examination

in Introduction to the Philosophy of the Human Person

Read the following statements and choose the letter of the correct answer.
1. It is the ability of a person to act out of his/her owns free will and self -
determination.
A. Voluntariness B. Freedom C. Responsibility D. Psychological
2. It is the freedom that upholds human dignity and goodness; and if violated, could lead to dehumanization.
A. Discrimination B. Voluntariness C. Physical D. Psychological

3. Freedom is exercised through our __________.

A. Rights B. Power C. Choices D. Behaviour

4. Which of the following is an important aspect of intersubjectivity that entails the ability to share emotions?
A. availability B. ethics of care C. voluntariness D. empathy

5. What is the mutual recognition of other as persons?

A. discrimination B. intersubjectivity C. freedom D. totalization

6. This period is characterized by the use of machines as means of production. What is it?
A. Agricultural Societies B. Industrial Societies
C. Pastoral Societies D. Post-Industrial Societies

7. This society features a large-scale and long-term cultivation of crops and domestication of animals.
A. Agrarian Society B. Horticultural Society
C. Feudal Society C. Pastoral Society

8. Which among the 3 kinds of good is pursued for its own sake?
A. Pleasurable Goods B. Noble Goods
C. Goodness D. Useful Goods

9. This refers to a state when a person ceases to view the other as a distinct and authentic person, but merely an
object that can satisfy personal interests or desires.
A. alienation B. availability C. empathy D. dialogue

10. It refers to the separation of the soul and the body. What is it?
A. death B. pain C. suffering D. happiness

11. According to Thomas Aquinas, justice is giving each one what is “due”. What does it mean?
A. that which one asks for
B. that which is good to be given
C. that which is proper to be given
D. that which is beneficial to be given

12. Everybody must be involved and take unto him/herself the responsibility of taking care of society. This
means that our duty as citizens is ______.
A. to share opinions B. gets out of our private space
C. to participate in politics D. to vote the officials who will lead the people

13. Which of the following situations shows responsible practice of freedom?

A. Attending classes to acquire knowledge.
B. Posting in social media using an anonymous account.
C. Not coming to class on time because many are late anyway.
D. Doing the minimum work that will enable one to get a passing grade.
14. As a being that is free to make choices and decisions, a person also becomes accountable EXCEPT
A. responsible B. one’s mistake C. adventurous D. ready to face consequences

15. The following are indicators of genuine dialogue EXCEPT

A. When two persons “open up” to each other.
B. When people engage in “seeming” behavior.
C. When two persons truly acknowledge each other.
D. When individuals accept each other’s uniqueness and differences.

16. Genuine dialogue occurs in the following situation, EXCEPT

A. Awareness of each other’s presence a true person.
B. Acceptance of each other’s uniqueness and differences.
C. Interacting with other people just to make a good impression.
D. When persons are willing to share themselves with one another.

17. Which of the following situations does authentic relationship and dialogue begin?
A. Acknowledging each other’s presence.
B. Choose the people you will treat with respect.
C. When two individuals begin to view each other as another.
D. Welcome opportunities to meet new people without knowing them better.

18. Which statements best describes the famous saying, “No man is an island”?
A. society needs a man
B. man can survive alone
C. man is a social animal
D. man is interdependent with other people

19. You heard that one of your classmates will not be able to graduate. How are you going to boost his/her
morale?
A. I will mock him/her for not graduating on time.
B. I will do nothing at all and feel sorry for him/her.
C. I will encourage him/her to continue what he/she is doing.
D. I will encourage him/her to change his/her ways and to study hard.

20. Sharon cries every time she watches sad movies. Which intersubjectivity she displays?
A. empathy B. ethics of care C. availability D. alienation

21. Diana saw her boyfriend with another girl. She does not want to get jealous but unconsciously she’s hurt.
What action refers to the way a person presents him or herself when dealing with others and is considered a
natural and often unconscious act?
A. seeming B. empathy C. dialogue D. availability

22. In which of the following situations can you consider a person to be empathic?
A. Give comfort during friend’s difficult experience.
B. Tapping the shoulder of a friend who failed in the interview.
C. Parents taking pride in their child’s achievements during graduation.
D. Share your friend’s grief when her parents had died due to an accident.

23. The following are the major functions of society to human persons, EXCEPT
A. Provides an avenue for socialization.
B. Caters basic needs of each member.
C. Regulates and controls people’s behavior.
D. Actively participates in marital arrangement.

24. PNP Chief Bato Dela Rosa ordered to intensify “”Tukhang Operation” against illegal drugs. The main
purpose of this operation is to lessen the use illegal drugs which can destroy not only the lives of the people but
also their families and dreams. Teenagers also engage in this illegal activity that can put their lives at steak.
What major function of society has been met by this action?
A. Provides an avenue for socialization.
B. Caters basic needs of each member.
C. Regulates and controls people’s behavior.
D. Offers mutual support to the members.

25. The Pototanon people celebrate Iwag Festival every December. The festival promotes the unique culture of
the Pototanons. It pictures the rich culture of every individual in this community where oneness and
camaraderie is present. What do you call a group of people living together in a definite territory, having a sense
of belongingness, mutually independent to each other and follow a certain way of life?
A. culture B. community C. nation D. society

26. Which of the following is NOT a theoretical concept and evidence found by archeologists and
paleontologists about the early beginnings of man and society?
A. Early humans gathered and collected foods through hunting fishing.
B. Fossils of man like human skeletons, such as his height, posture, shape and capacity of the skull.
C. Formation of the earth which occurred at gradual rates such that the earth is over million years old.
D. Evidence of fire, types of animal bones, evidence that once a cave was occupied over a period of time.

27. Billy is researching about the society and its evolution. He came up with a conclusion that society developed
from material reproduction and symbolic reproduction. In his study, Billy thinks if where our present society
does belong. From the study of Billy, where do you think our present society belongs to?
A. Militant Society B. Post-Industrial Society
C. Industrial Society D. Double Compound Society

28. Mrs. Lavente is teaching Understanding Culture, Society and Politics subject. She discussed the different
types of societies and their characteristics. Among the description of Mrs. Lavente on the characteristics of
society, which is NOT?
A. society is a social system
B. society is relatively small
C. society holds its members through a common culture
D. society endures, produces and sustains its members for generations

29. Jose and Manuel belong to the same barangay. What basis of organizing or joining groups is it?
A. physical proximity B. similarity of interests
C. common ancestral relationship D. similarity in body characteristics

30. Filipinos are known to their “family first mindset”. In this way, we showed how we value each member of
the family. We can say that a family is complete, happy and perfect by living together. Why people need to live
together?
A. For economic survival B. For companionship and association
C. For security and protection D. For spiritual and physical aspect

31. A dialogue with another person is an encounter in which we tame our tendency to overcome the other and
imprison him/her within our demands and expectations. How does establishing dialogue with others benefit a
person?
A. To compare your achievements to other people.
B. Persons interact with other persons for self-interests.
C. Means by which persons are able to boast and bragged about themselves.
D. Whenever a person speaks him or she expresses a personal interiority and communicates this part of himself
or herself into another person.

32. Mr. Edward is a busy person. He has no time for his wife and even to his children. In order for the children
not to get mad to their father, Mr. Edward bought them presents every day. He noticed that the children are very
happy every time they have new clothes and toys. He told himself that the happiness of his children depends on
the materials he had given them. Material things may satisfy some needs and can somehow make a person
happy. How does the statement describe and define happiness?
A. noble B. useful C. pleasurable D. material

33. Children, adolescent and adults emulate the characteristics and behaviors of the people whom they
appreciate, admire and use as frame of reference through_________________.
A. cooperation B. imitation C. observation D. suggestion

34. According to Arendt, public identity is what defines ones immortality. This means that public officials who
do their work well will be _______________.
A. extolled in the society
B. rewarded with high salaries
C. holding their positions for a long time
D. remembered for their contributions long after they are gone

35. Man’s self is defined better by his peers in the public sphere. What does this mean for public officials?
A. That they know themselves better than anyone else.
B. That criticism against them is attempts at destabilization.
C. That they should listen to comments and suggestions for their improvement.
D. That this lousy because the public should respect their position in the society.

36. The class of Mrs. Lasafin in Politics is talking about freedom. They have described freedom in many ways.
One student stood up and showed the responsible use of freedom EXCEPT
A. Feel free not to make a choice.
B. Uphold the freedom of others.
C. Recognize one’s reasonable limits.
D. Show regard for knowledge and truth.

37. In the Philippines, freedom is one thing that we Filipinos enjoy. What is the primary essence of freedom?
A. selfless giving B. self-preservation C. self-determination D. self-centeredness

38. Freedom is being the hot topic in the class of Mr. Cordero. Students are interested to know their rights and
freedom as stipulated in the constitution. He is discussing the responsible use of freedom as defined by
Kierkegaard. The following statements describes freedom EXCEPT
A. Feel free not to make a choice.
B. Uphold the freedom of others.
C. Recognize one’s reasonable limits.
D. Show regard for knowledge and truth.

39. The right to self-determination is the right of a people to determine its own destiny. In particular, the
principle and nature of self-determination allows a person to choose his own political status and determine his
own form of economic, cultural and social development. The following statements described the nature of self-
determination EXCEPT
A. It is impulsive and erratic.
B. It entails certain possibilities.
C. It upholds human dignity and freedom.
D. It determines the kind of person one becomes.

40. Which of the following statement is TRUE about death?

A. When the body and soul becomes one.
B. There is no freedom in the inevitability of death.
C. Death is not just an emotional experience or chosen mental attitude.
D. Suffering takes place when we patiently endure unpleasantness, discomfort and pain.

41. Dante’s teacher approached him if he could assist in the clean-up drive scheduled on Saturday morning. If
you were Dante, how would you response to your teacher?
A. I will say yes because it is a worthy cause.
B. I will say no because weekend is family time.
C. I will say yes not expecting of additional points.
D. I will say yes expecting an additional point to my grades.

42. John Rawl’s definition of justice is fairness. What is fair is that which can contribute to the greatest
happiness to the greatest number of people. In making decisions, it means choosing the one which contributes
the _______________.
A. common good B. needy majority
C. least and last D. welfare of some

43. Your parents keep on reminding you to concentrate in your studies before anything else. Sad to say that they
were able to discover that you have a relationship with your opposite sex. Your parents want you to choose
between your studies or your boyfriend. What will you do?
A. I will elope with my boyfriend and study later.
B. I will my boyfriend because we love each other.
C. I will break up with my boyfriend and obey my parents.
D. I will choose my studies because I am still under the care of my parents.

44. In restaurant, you might have heard a costumer berating the serving staff and even insulting them for
committing a mistake. Which of the following concepts of intersubjectivity is most likely to be applied?
A. empathy B. ethics of care C. availability D. alienation

45. Mang Lito was walking down the street when he suddenly saw a boy crossing a busy road. The boy was
chasing after the ball that had bounced off into the road. What is the best option of Mang Lito?
A. He will call for a help.
B. He will run after the boy.
C. He will grab the boy to safety.
D. He will shout out loud so that the boy can hear him.

46. I really wanted to be on top of our class no matter what it cost. But most of my classmates are equally
competitive like me. What will I do to be the number one in our class?
A. I will spend all my free time in studying.
B. I will make friends with my teachers to get favor.
C. I will cheat during examinations to get high scores.
D. I will not inform my classmates regarding our assignments and performance task.

47. You are able to graduate in Senior High School and you already decided what course to take in college. You
are very eager and looking forward for your college life but the problem is your parents told you to stop because
they can’t afford to send you to school anymore. What are you going to do?
A. I will look for a job and run away.
B. I will just accept that this is my fate.
C. I will stop and marry a person who can uplift me to poverty.
D. I will pursue my dreams and look for scholarship grants so that I can proceed with my college education.

48. You and you partner are having a lover’s quarrel about a third party. How will you solve the problem?
A. I will talk to the third party.
B. I will let my partner decide.
C. I will break up with my partner.
D. We will try talk about the problem.

49. Aling Norma is a poor vendor who earns roughly Php100/day. She was recently approached by a barangay
official to vote for someone as barangay captain whom she does not know in the upcoming barangay elections
with the promise of a Php500 reward. If you were Aling Norma, what is the best thing that you will do?
A. I will get the cash and vote for the barangay captain.
B. I will get the cash, report the said candidate and do not vote for him.
C. Get the cash, report the said candidate to the COMELEC for vote buying but still vote for him.
D. I will check the background of the said candidate and vote for him even without the cash.

50. Your classmate is going through tough times. His parents died in a car accident, his family is experiencing
financial difficulties, and his long-time girlfriend broke up with him. He constantly talks about taking his own
life to end his problems. As a friend, how are you going to help your classmate?
A. Inform our adviser about the situation.
B. Tell him that all problems have a solution.
C. It’s his freedom to do whatever he wants.
D. Refer my classmate to the guidance office.