Republic of the Philippines

Department of Education
MIMAROPA REGION
Schools Division of Oriental Mindoro
MARCELO I. CABRERA VOCATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL
San Aquilino, Roxas, Oriental Mindoro
1st SUMMATIVE TEST
ENGLISH 9
QUARTER 1

NAME: __________________________ GRADE & SECTION: ___________________ DATE: _________________

I. Spot the Era!
Directions: The following statements are the key features of Anglo-American Literature
happened in different period of time. Read each statement carefully and find out the time when it
happened. Choose your answer in the word pool and write it in your answer sheet.
Ancient Times Middle Ages Renaissance Period Age of Enlightenment
Romantic Period Modern Period
1.The authors in this period used modern English.
2. This is the time when the writers make commentaries on the social injustice and the
selfishness of the upper-class society.
3. It is the time when the writers write with clarity and balance of judgement.
4. In this time, the stories are passed down from generation to another generation.
5. The writers in this period focused on the good, true and beautiful topics in writing their
pieces.
6. In this period, vernacular literature, religious writings and secular texts emerged.
7. The texts are centered on religious, practical and historical themes during this time.
8. It is also known for the writers’ use of philosophy, reason and skepticism towards
institution.
9. This is the time when America produced one of the most important documents of
American History.
10. It is when the texts become sophisticated, serious, and centered with social abuse
and rivalry among groups.

II. Sight the Fact!

A. Directions: Read and understand following statements. Write True if the statements tells the
truth and False if not. Write your answer in your answer sheet.

1. United Kingdom and United States of America are considered as the most powerful nations in
the whole world.
2. Britons/ Celts inhabited by Anglo- Saxon and brought the Germanic language.
3. King Alfred was the first true king of the Britons who brought order and prosperity to the land.
4. The democratic system was established wherin the vassal show obedience and loyalty to their
lord for providing them security and protection during the Medieval Period.
5. A product of feudalism is the chivalry. It was as idealized syste of manners and morals.
6. Age of Enlightenment is also called rebirth of culture.
7. During the Age of Reason/ Restoration, the Civil broke out between 1642-1649 with Cavaliers
and the Puritans as rivals.
8. During the Romantic Period, British became more concious of their class, morals and proper
decorum.
9. The Romantic Period saw World War I and World War II which people caused the death of
people and brought economic losses to many nations.
10. Angles are the white inhabitants of the United States of America.

III. Better Choice!

A. Directions: Read and understand following statements. Choose the letter with the correct
answer. Write it in your answer sheet.

1. Where did the literature originate?

A. England B. USA C. Spain D. Philippines
2. What is the basis of modern English?
A. Langua Francra B. Celts C. Anglo-Saxon Language D. Spanish
3. Who is the Father of English Literature?
A. Geoffrey Chaucer C. Lindley Murray
B. William Shakespeare D. Dryden
4. Early literature is created based on?
A. Laws, norms, policies and civilization C. Self-dynamism and divergent thoughts
B. Philosophy and Reasons D. All of the above
5. What literary genre is preferred by the Romantics?
A. Poetry B. Oral Tradition C. Drama D. Epic
7. The name England comes from Englaland or Angloland which means:
A. Land of Angels B. Land of Jutes C. Land of Angles D. Land of Saxons
8. Which of the following periods means rebirth or revival of learning?
A. Renaissance Period C. Medieval Period
B. Modern Period D. Age of Enlightenment
9. People who inhabited Great Britain in the 5th Century?
A. Anglo German B. Anglo American C. Angle Saxons D. Anglo Saxons
10. Anglo Saxons are also called as:
A. Old English B. Old People C. Old Folks D. Natives
11. Anglo is a prefix indicating or relating to the following EXCEPT ONE…
A. English and Latin organization C. England
B. English People D. English Language
12. Which of the following elements expresses the thoughts and feelings of the speakers?
A. Heroic poetry B. Lyric poetry C. Elegiac poerty D. Gothic poetry
13. Which of the following tales is considered as one of the most cited Old English Literature?
A. Grendel’s Mother B. Beowulf C. Dragon D. Grendel
14. Which of the following elements recounts the achievements of warriors?
A. Heroic poetry B. Lyric poetry C. Elegiac poerty D. Gothic poetry
15. Which of the following is the reason why you should like Anglo-American Literature?
A. Because of its Great Authors C. Because of its colorful history
B. Because of its amazing stories D. All of the above

IV. Enumerate
A. Directions: Give at least 5 common elements of Early Anglo-Saxon Literature. Write it in your
answer sheet.
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Prepared by:

MARY WENNIE L. ANASTACIO

Subject Teacher