Republic of the Philippines

Department of Education
Region XII
Division of South Cotabato
Polomolok North District
BONIFACIO R. TAGABAN SR. INTEGRATED SCHOOL
School Year 2019-2020

3rd QUARTER EXAM IN

21st LITERATURE FROM THE PHILIPPINES AND THE WORLD

Name:_____________________________________________Grade & Section:__________________Date:___________________

TEST I: MULTIPLE CHOICE
Direction: Read and answer the following statements and questions below. Write the letter of the correct answer on the space
provided before each number.

_____1. What texts are considered pre-colonial literature?.

a. Fable b. Novels c. Pasyon d. Korido
_____2. This kind of text features animal characters or inanimate objects that behave like people.
a. Folktale b. Fable c. Legend d. Myth
_____3. The pre-colonial literature of the Philippines includes all literature produce before the _____________ colonization.
a. American b. Japanese c. Spanish d. Republic
_____4. She is one of the finest Filipino writers in English whose works are characterized by a remarkable fusion of style and
substance of craftsmanship and insight.
a. Susan Roces b. Paz Marquez Benitez c. Edith L. Tiempo d. Lualhati Bautista
_____5. He introduced to Tagalog literature what is now known as Bagay poetry, a landmark aesthetic tendency that has helped to
change the vernacular poetic tradition.
a. NVM Gonzales b. Virgilio S. Almario c. Bienvenido Lumbera d. Cirilo F. Bautista
_____6. What is the most famous works of Cirilo Bautista?
a. Summer Suns b.The Bamboo Dancers c. The Blade of Fern d. The Alien Corn
_____7. This National Artist is regarded by many as the most distinguished Filipino writer in English.
a. Carlos P. Romulo b. Amado V. Hernandez c. Alejandro Roces d. Nick Joaquin
_____8. His stories focuses mainly about the neglected aspects of the Filipino cultural heritage.
a. NVM Gonzales b. Nick Jouquin c. Alejandro Roces d. Amado V. Hernandez
_____9. His career spanned 50 years of public service as educator, soldier, journalist, and diplomat.
a. Carlos P. Romulo b. Nick Jouquin c. Jose Garcia Villa d. Amado V. Hernandez
_____10. It is a new genre of literature that uses the computer screen as medium, rather than the printed page.
a. Hyper Poetry b. Creative Non-fiction c. Blog d. Mobile Phone Textula
_____11. It is a literary work original written on a cellular phone via text messaging.
a. Digi Fiction b. Manga c. Chick Lit d. Mobile Phone Textula
_____12. It is an online journal or informal website displaying information in the reverse journals.
a. Blog b. Manga c. Chick Lit d. Novel
_____13. Among the 21st century literary genres, which is the most popular nowadays?
a. Flash Fiction b. Hyper Poetry c. Chick Lit d. Blog
______14. What is meant by the Japanese word “Manga”?
a. mesaage b. comics c. poem d. article
______15. Distinguish who among the Philippine National Artists is the “ Master of Tagalog Novel”?
a. Lazaro Francisco b. Alejandro Roces c. Rolando S. Tinio d. Francisco Arcellana
______16. Which among these works is the famous work of Amado V. Hernandez?
a. Daluyong b. The United c. Footnote to Youth d. Mga Ibong Mandaragit
______17. What is the story of Jose Garcia Villa entitled “Footnote to Youth” all about?
a. family bonding b. importance of study c. early marriage d. disobeying rules
______18. What makes a text canonical?
a. It is a standard judgement or a text containing those views, such as the Bible or the Koran.
b. Usually it means works of poetry and prose that are well written
c. It does not follow principles or rules, usually in religious situation
d. It does not follow standard judgement or a text does not contains views about the Bible or Koran.
______19. How was 21st century literature classified?
a. The works of literature that began on January 2000 to year 2050
b. The works of literature that began on January 2000 to year 2100
c. The works of literature that began on January 2000 to year 2150
d. The works of literature that began on January 2000 to year 2200
_______20. What are the issues that were being addressed in the Chick Lit?
a. womanhood b. parenthood c. childhood d. adulthood
_______21. What is a figure of speech?
a. It is a device that give meaning in contrast with what is the literal meaning.
b. It is a rhetorical device that has special effects when we read it. .
c. It tells about the ways you can make meaning to the usual words you are using.
 d. It is a rhetorical device that achieves a special effect by using words in distinctive ways.
_______22. What is the difference between literal and figurative language?
a. Literal is the language that means what it appears to mean, while figurative goes beyond the normal meaning.
b. Literal is the meaning beyond while figurative is the language that means what it appears.
c. Literal is all about the real meaning while figurative is the interpretation of the reader.
d. Literal is the real meaning while figurative is the persons own interpretation.
_______23. Which among the figures of speech is not belong?
a. oxymoron b. smile c. paradox d. metaphor
_______24. “You’ll never put a better bit of butter on your knife”, this line is an example of?
a. alliteration b. hyperbole c. onomatopoeia d. simile
_______25. How will you apply the things you have learned about figures of speech?
a. It will help me write more meaningful sentences.
b. It will not help me at all. It is just a waste of time.
c. It will help me in making effective conversation with little children.
d. It will be fun to use those figures of speech when talking with my parents.
_______26. What figures of speech will you use to exaggerate make the statement? “I am hungry I could eat a ______.”
a. horse b. fish c. bread d. lobsters
_______27. The Igorot’s story tells that Lumawig the great spirit created the people. It is a tagalog story that tells about the creation
men. Which of the following folk narratives does the story of Lumawig falls?
a. Legend b. Myth c. Folktale d. Fable
_______29. The story about Juan entitled “Juan Gathers Guava” talked about some certain virtues that Filipinos must developed.
Which of the following folk narratives does the story of Juan falls?
a. Legend b. Myth c. Folktale d. Fable
_______30. According to Alejandro Roces “you cannot be a great writer; first, you have to be a good person”, What does this mean?
a. Being good needs practice
b. You should shape first the character before you become good at something.
c. It is meaningless. I doesn’t mean anything important.
d. You need to show your greatness first and the goodness within will just follow.
_______31. The following descriptions are true about biography EXCEPT:
a. It is a self-written life story.
b. It involves more than just the basic facts like education, work, relationships, and death; it portrays a person's
experience of these life events.
c. It presents a subject's life story, highlighting various aspects of his or her life, including intimate details of experience,
and may include an analysis of the subject's personality.
d. It is a detailed description of a person's life. It involves more than just the basic facts like education, work,
relationships, and death
_______32. Which among the statements below best describe a novel?
a. Novels are much more likely to take place during a constricted time period.
b. Novels has much less time to hook the reader and make an impact.
c. Novels have subplots galore and more characters.
d. Novels can be read in a single sitting.
_______33. If a literary work stimulates critical thinking that enriches mental processes of abstraction and reasoning, making a person
realize the fundamental truths of life and its nature, it satisfies the literary standard of __________.
a. Intellectual value
b. Artistry
c. Suggestiveness
d. Permanence
_______34. The following descriptions are true about biography EXCEPT:
a. It is a self-written life story.
b. It involves more than just the basic facts like education, work, relationships, and death; it portrays a person's
experience of these life events.
c. It presents a subject's life story, highlighting various aspects of his or her life, including intimate details of experience,
and may include an analysis of the subject's personality.
d. It is a detailed description of a person's life. It involves more than just the basic facts like education, work,
relationships, and death
_______35. Which of the following is not a description of what is literature?
a. Literature is the best way to understand human nature fully and to know a nation completely.
b. Literature is a term used to describe written or spoken material.
c. Literature came the French word “litera” which means letters.
d. Literature deals with ideas, thoughts and emotions of man.
_______36. Based on the different folk narratives discussed, why is it that there were different versions of the story?
a. Because it was authored by different people
b. Because it was passed down to generation to generation only through the word of mouth
c. Because stories should have different version to encourage the readers
d. Because it makes the story more interesting
_______37. Among the canonical authors, who is the most famous?
a. Jose Garcia Villa b. Jose Rizal c. Emilio Jacinto d. Edith L. Tiempo
TEST II:
Direction: Read the passage carefully taken from “The Passing of Luko” and answer the questions that follow.

Hundreds of years ago a very wicked king named Loku ruled the Philippines. Was cruel and unjust and
condemned to death all who refused to do his bidding. He has vast armies and made war on all until his name
was heared everywhere.
His power was very great. He conquered every nation that opposed him and killed so many people that the
god, viewing the slaughter from his throne above, sent an angel to order him to cease from warfare and to rule
the land in peace.

_______38. What word in the passage indicates killing and death?

a. cruel b. bidding c. cease d. slaughter
_______39. Based on the second paragraph, the mood is best described as ________________.
a. concerned b. sad c. alarming d. frightening
_______40. According to the story, which among the statements are true?
I. Loku is a great King.
II. Loku showed no respect to no one.
III. Loku has super powers like God.
a. I and II b. II and III c. II only d. None of the above

Loku was in his palace, planning an assult on his neighbors when a soft light filled the chamber, and a
beautiful angel appeared and delivered the mandate of the master.
The cruel king paid no heed , but dismissed the holy messenger in scorn. “Tell your master”, said he, to
deliver his message in person. I do not deal with messenger, I am Loku. All fear my name. I am the great Loku.
Hardly had he spoken when the palace shook to its foundations and a mighty voice thundered, “Is it thus
Thou Sightest my word? Thou art Loku. All shall indeed know thy name.

_______41. It could be inferred in the second paragraph that Loku is _______________.

a. hospitable king b. a shy ruler c. arrogant king d. a brave warrior
_______42. What tone is express in the second paragraph of the passage?
a. pleasant b. arrogant c. hateful d. exciting
_______43. What words in the passage refers to quality?
a. Far and wide b. wisely and well c. dark till dawn d. crack and crevice
_______44. What could be concluded in the passage?
a. Loku was till angry with god.
b. Crying was Loku’s punishment
c. Loku felt sorry for his arrogance
d. Loku turned into a lizard.

TEST III: ESSAY.

Direction: Answer the following questions. Write your answer clearly and legibly. (5 pts.)

Rubrics for the essay: organization-2pts. content-2pts mechanics- 1pt.

45-49. How do the multimedia team produces creative presentation?

50-54. How do applying ICT skills helped you in making your Literary outputs?
TEST IV: MAKING ILLUSTRATION
Direction: Illustrate the following:

Rubrics: Creativity -1 pt. Originality- 1 pt. Neatness- 1 pt.

55-57. Make your own cover page of Jose Garcia Villa’s story “Footnote to Youth”.

58-60. Create a picture based on the quotation of an unknown author “Rise above the storm, and you will find the sunshine”.

-End of Test-

Prepared by:

Kimbeerlyn C. Doromas Approved:

SHS Adviser
Norma M. Layagan MT-I
School Head

Parent’s Signature:

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