EXPLORING PHILIPPINE LITERATURE

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Directions: Read the questions carefully and answer the questions. Encircle the letter of
your answer.

TEST I. Understanding and Appreciating the Filipino Regional Epic

1. What is a Filipino epic?

A. A type of love poem
B. A short story with a moral lesson
C. A lengthy narrative poem about a legendary hero of the region where the epic
originated
D. A modern play

2. How long does it typically take to recite a Filipino epic?

A. A few minutes
B. An hour
C. Several days
D. A week

3. What happened to much of the Filipino literature during the Spanish colonial period?
A. It was preserved and studied by Spanish scholars
B. It was praised by Spanish colonizers for its religious themes
C. It was destroyed by Spanish colonizers who viewed it as pagan literature
D. It was translated into Spanish and widely distributed

4. Which of the following tribes were able to cling to their oral lore and traditional way of
life due to inaccessibility of their settlements?
A. Ifugao and Maranao
B. Bukidnon and Tausog
C. Isneg and Sulod
D. Tagalog and Ilocano

5. Which of the following Filipino epics were proclaimed as masterpieces by UNESCO?

A. Biag ni Lam-Ang and Parang Sabil
B. Hudhud and Darangen
C. Hinilawod and Biag ni Lam-Ang
D. Darangen and Parang Sabil
TEST II. The Prowess of Aliguyon

1. Where does the epic "The Prowess of Aliguyon" originate from?

A. Visayas
B. Mindanao
C. Luzon
D. Palawan
2. Who taught Aliguyon the art of warfare?
A. His mother
B. His father
C. His grandfather
D. His uncle
3. What is the main theme of the epic?
A. The importance of family
B. The struggle for power
C. The importance of bravery and honor in battle
D. The search for love
4. What is Aliguyon's primary weapon in battle?
A. A spear
B. A sword
C. A bow and arrow
D. A shield
5. Who is Aliguyon's main rival in the epic?
A. A warrior from a neighboring tribe
B. A sorcerer who can control spirits
C. A giant who lives in the mountains
D. A dragon that guards a treasure
6. What happens when Aliguyon and his rival meet in battle?
A. Aliguyon is defeated and captured
B. Aliguyon and his rival agree to a peace treaty
C. Aliguyon defeats his rival in single combat
D. Aliguyon's rival is killed by a stray arrow
7. What is Aliguyon's attitude towards his enemies?
A. He hates them and wants to destroy them
B. He is indifferent to them and focuses on his own tribe
C. He respects them as worthy opponents in battle
D. He tries to make peace with them whenever possible
8. What is the role of women in the epic?
A. They are only seen as wives and mothers
B. They play a significant role in the plot as warriors and leaders
C. They are portrayed as weak and helpless
D. They are not mentioned at all
9. What happens to Aliguyon at the end of the epic?
A. He is killed in battle
B. He retires from warfare and becomes a farmer
C. He is crowned as the new king of his tribe
D. The epic does not reveal his ultimate fate
10. What is the overall message of the epic?
A. The importance of love and relationships
B. The need for peace and cooperation between tribes
C. The importance of bravery and courage in the face of adversity
D. The dangers of pride and arrogance