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1. In order to block the passing of the bill into law, the following were some steps taken by the church
EXCEPT;

A. Organized symposiums and fora.

B. Urged their supporters to write to their congressmen and senators.
C. Gathered all the supporters of the bill and gave them expensive gifts.
D. Both A and B
2. In the 21st century, the challenge for students is to understand the purpose of studying Rizal. The
following are the importance of studying Rizal in 21st Century, EXCEPT;
A. Aids in developing the critical thinking skills of students.
B. May remind and urge them to understand the real essence of not being a Filipino.
C. Help the younger generation navigates Philippine history and understand why being aware
of social issues is important in the formation of one’s national identity.
D. Helps students make sense of the present by looking back at the past.
3. One notable action taken by the Catholic Church to oppose the passing of the bill into law was _____.
A. Publishing a pastoral letter
B. Publishing a love letter
C. Publishing a thank you letter
D. Publishing a sorry letter
4. It is an act to include in the curricula of all public and private schools, colleges, and universities courses
on the life, works and writings of Jose Rizal, particularly his novels Noli Me Tangere and El
Filibusterismo.
A. R.A 1452 C. R.A 2514
B. R.A 5241 D. R.A 1425
5. He is the main author of the Rizal Law.
A. Jesus Paredes C. Jose P. Laurel
B. Ramon Magsaysay D. Claro M. Recto
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6. The senators vote on whether to approve or reject the bill. If approved, the bill is
calendared for third reading.
A. Transmittal of the Final Version to Malacañan
B. Voting on Second Reading
C. Voting on Third Reading
D. Committee Hearings
7. The bill’s title, number, and author(s) are read on the floor. Afterwards, it is referred
to the appropriate committee.
A. First Reading C. Third Reading
B. Second Reading D. Fourth Reading
8. The bill is discussed within the committee and a period of consultations is held.
A. Transmittal of the Final Version to Malacañan
B. Voting on Second Reading
C. Voting on Third Reading
D. Committee Hearings
9. Which of the following were the supporters of the Rizal Bill?
I. Veteranos de la Revolucion (Spirit of 1986)
II. Alagad ni Rizal
III. Knights of Columbus
IV. Freemasons
V. Knights of Rizal
A. I, II, III, IV, V C. I, II, IV, V
B. II, III, IV, V D. I, III, IV, V
10. President Magsaysay signed the bill into law which became Republic Act No. 1425.
A. May 14, 1956 C. May 17, 1956
B. June 12, 1956 D. June 22, 1956
11. Which of the following is/are the basic element(s) of Nationalism?
I. culture
II. history
III. family
IV. language
V. religion
VI. territory
A. I, II, III, IV, V, VI C. III, IV, V
B. II, III, IV, V D. I, II, IV, V, VI
12. A group of people that shares a common culture, history, language, and other practices like religion
affinity to a place.
A. Nation C. Nation-State
B/ State D. Country
13. A state governing a nation. A fusion of the people/community and the territory.
A. Nation C. Nation-State
B/ State D. Country
14. A political entity that wields sovereignty over a defined territory.
A. Nation C. Nation-State
B/ State D. Country
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15. Traces the root of the nation and national identity to existing and deep rooted features of a group of
people like race, language, religion, and others.
A. Constructivist approach C. Nationalism
B. Primordialism D. Colonialism
16. Which of the following best describes Nationalism?
A. It is oriented towards developing and maintaining a national identity based on shared
characteristics such as culture, language, race, and religion.
B. Is a set of systems – political, social, and economic-characterized by the promotion of the
interests of one nation anchored on the aim to achieve and maintain self-governance or total
sovereignty.
C. A and B
D. B only
17. Which of the following is NOT true about Nationalism?
A. It is not oriented towards developing and maintaining a national identity based on shared
characteristics such as culture, language, race, and religion.
B. Is a set of systems – political, social, geographical and economic-characterized by the
promotion of the interests of one nation anchored on the aim to achieve and maintain self-
governance or total sovereignty.
C. A and B
D. B only
18. Nation, National Identity, and Nationalism are products of the modern condition and are shaped by
modernity. Is the statement correct?
A. No C. Maybe
B. Yes D. Undecided
19. This view maintains that nationalism is socially constructed and imagined by people who identify with
a group.
A. Constructivist approach C. Nationalism
B. Primordialism D. Colonialism
20. To better understand nationalism, one must learn first the ____________________.
A. element of Nationalism and its function
B. concepts of nation and nationhood as well as state and nation-state
C. A only
D. B only
21. Who among the following is Rizal's godfather who is a native of Calamba?
A. Father Rufino Collantes C. Father Peronto Abueva
B. Father Jose Elisbon D. Father Pedro Casañas
22. Francisco Mercado studied __________________ at the College of San Jose in Manila.
A. Arts and Letters C. French and Humanities
B. Latin and Philosophy D. Industrial Engineering
23. He was the priest who baptized Rizal.
A. Fr. Jose Bech C. Fr. Pedro Casañas
B. Fr. Rufino Collantes D. Fr. Pablo Ramon
24. Arrange the sequence of Rizal’s sibling from eldest to youngest.
A. Narcisa, Paciano, Saturnina, Olimpia, Lucia, Maria, Jose, Conception, Josefa, Soledad,
Trinidad
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B. Saturnina, Narcisa, Paciano ,Olimpia, Lucia, Maria, Jose, Conception, Josefa, Soledad,
Trinidad
C. Saturnina, Paciano, Narcisa ,Olimpia, Lucia, Maria, Jose, Conception, Josefa, ,Trinidad,
Soledad
D. Paciano , Narcisa, Saturnina, Olimpia, Lucia, Maria, Jose, Conception, Josefa,
Soledad,Trinidad
25. The following is/are the ancestral race of Rizal, EXCEPT one.
I. Chinese
II. Japanese
III. Spanish
IV. Portuges
A. I and III C. I,II,III
B. I and II D. I,II,III,IV
26. Who among the following siblings of Rizal died a spinster?
I. Maria
II. Lucia
III. Josefa
IV. Trinidad
A. I,II,III,IV C. II and III
B. I, II D. III and IV
27. Did Jose Rizal enjoyed his stay in UST?
A. Yes, because Dominican professors were good to him.
B. Yes, because he learned a lot in his stay in UST.
C. No, because he wants to help his brother Paciano in their field.
D. No, because the Filipino students were humiliated and insulted by their Dominican professors.
28. What was Paciano’s reason upon discouraging Rizal from pursuing law at the UST?
A. Fear of what might happen to him due to martyrdom of GOMBURZA
B. Belief that Rizal might not be able to practice law later due to political condition in the country
C. Uncertainty of Rizal’s intellectual capacity
D. The course was against Don Francisco’s will
29. The following are the factors that could really explain Rizal’s below academic performance at UST
EXCEPT:
A. Medicine was not Rizal’s real vocation
B. Dissatisfaction with the Dominican system of education
C. Exciting distractions of youth
D. None of the above
30. The college registrar of Ateneo refuses to accept Rizal because of this/these reason(s).
I. He was an Indio
II. He was late for registration
III. He was sickly and undersize for his age.
IV. He was underage to study in secondary
A. I and II C. I,II,III
B. II and III D. I,II,III,IV
31. Rizal found the atmosphere at the University of Santo Tomas suffocating to his
sensitive spirit because of this/these reason(s)?
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I. The Dominican professors were hostile to him
II. The Filipino students were racially discriminated against by the Spaniards
III. The method of instruction was obsolete and repressive
A. I and II C. I, II, III
B. I and III D. III only
32. The winning of A La Juventud Filipina in literary contest was controversial and exceptional. Why?
A. There were better entries but Rizal’s charming abilities won the judges.
B. Rizal should not be a contestant because the contest was exclusively for the elite.
C. It was a Spanish poem written by a Filipino, whose merit was recognized by the Spaniards.
D. It was the first poem advocating the youth to stand for the truth and for their country.
33. Rizal was only 16 years old enrolled at UST taking this course because he was still uncertain as to
what course that he would take up?
A. Philosophy and Letter C. Spanish
B. Physics D. Botany and Zoology
34. While studying at the UST, he also took up to this vocational course in Ateneo Municipal?
A. Surveying C. Greek
B. Mineralogy D. French
35. At this age, he passed the final examination but could not be granted the title because of being
underage.
A. 18 C. 16
B. 17 D. 15
36. It was an a written of Rizal won a gold price but was no recognized because he was a Filipino
(Indios).
A. El Consejo de los Dioses C. Junto al Pasig
B. A La Juventud Filipina D. El Amor Patrio
37. Which of the following poems were composed by Rizal while he was in Ateneo?
A. Felicitacion C. El Embarque
B. In memory of my town D. All of the above
38. What was the title of Jose Rizal's very first poem at age eight?
A. Sa Aking Mga Kabata C. Mi Ultimo Adios
B. Memories of My Town D. To the Filipino Youth
39. Paciano the brother of Jose, had contact with this priest who was executed as the consequence of
uprising.
A. Father Gomez C. Father Burgos
B. Father Zamora D. Father Collantes
40. Wife and Dulce Estranghera.
A. Nelly Bousted C. Suzanne Jacoby
B. Josephine Bracken D. O Sei San
41. Arrange the places of Rizal’s Travel to Europe.
A. Singapore, Colombo, Naples, Marseilles, Barcelona, Madrid, Paris, Berlin, Germany, Leipzeg,
Dresden
B. Singapore, Naples, Colombo, Marseilles, Madrid, Barcelona, Paris, Berlin, Germany, Leipzeg,
Dresden
C. Singapore, Colombo, Marseilles, Naples, Madrid, Barcelona, Paris, Berlin, Leipzeg, Dresden ,
Germany
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D. Singapore, Marseilles, Colombo, Madrid, Naples, Barcelona, Berlin, Leipzeg, Dresden ,
Germany, Paris
42. The date of Jose Rizal’s departure for his first trip to Europe.
A. May 1, 1882 C. May 3, 1882
B. May 2, 1882 D. May 4, 1882
43. The capital city of Spain where Rizal move d from Barcelona.
A. Place de la Concorde C. Paris
B. Madrid D. Italy
44. After visiting the United States, Rizal lived in this place because of three reasons: (1) to improve his
knowledge of the English language (2) to study and annotate Morga’s Sucesos de las Islas Filipinas, a rare
copy of which he heard to be available in the British Museum (3) London was a safe place for him to
carry on his fight against Spanish tyranny.
A. United States C. Paris
B. Italy D. London
45. The aims of this were: (1) to work peacefully for political and social reforms (2) to portray the
deplorable conditions of the Philippines so that Spain may remedy them (3) to oppose the evil forces of
reaction and medievalism (4) to advocate liberal ideas and progress (5) to champion the legitimate
aspirations of the Filipino people to life, democracy and happiness.
A. La Solidaridad C. La Liga Filipina
B. El Filibusterismo D. Noli Me Tangere
46. A Madrid newspaper which sympathized with the Filipino cause, said: “To cover the ear, open the
purse, and fold the arms—this is the Spanish colonial policy”.
A. La Epoca C. El Resumen
B. Noli Me Tangere D. La Solidaridad
47.An anti-Filipino newspaper in Madrid.
A. La Epoca C. El Resumen
B. Noli Me Tangere D. La Solidaridad
48. All of the following are Rizal’s hidden purposes for his voyage to peninsular Spain EXCEPT:
A. To make name for himself in the realm of journalism
B. To escape from civil authorities due to discovered insurgency
C. To observe and study European society
D. To prepare himself for the task of liberating the Filipinos
49. Rizal lived in Berlin, famous capital of unified Germany for which of the following reason(s):
I. To gain further knowledge of ophthalmology.
II. To further his studies of sciences and languages.
III. To observe the economic and political conditions of the German nation.
IV. To skip the injustice tyranny of Spanish government in the Philippines.
V. to publish his novel, Noli Me Tangere.
A. I,II,III,IV,V C. I,II,III
B. I,II,III,IV D. III,IV,V
50. While sojourning in Barcelona, Rizal received a sad news about the a disease that was ravaging
Manila and provinces causing Calamba folks to have afternoon novenas to San Roque and nocturnal
processions and prayers to stop dreadful epidemic, which Spanish authorities were impotent to check.
What was the disease?
A. Dengue C. Typhoid fever
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B. Malaria D. Cholera
51. Rizal was compelled to leave Calamba in second time for which of the following reason(s):
I. his presence in Calamba was jeopardizing the safety and happiness of his family and friends
II. he could fight better his enemies and serve his country’s cause with greater efficacy by writing
in foreign countries
III. He cannot forget Leonor Rivera if he stayed in Calamba
A. I , II, III C. II and III
B. I and II D. I and III
52. Rizal stayed three days in this city, which he called the “big town of United states”
A. San Francisco C. San Antonio
B. Macao D. New York
53. He was considered as savior of fili?
A. Maximo Viola C. Juan Salcedo
B. Terrero D. Valentin Ventura
54. Rizal’s good impressions of the United States.
I. the material progress of the country as shown in the great cities, huge farms, flourishing
industries and busy factories
II. the drive and energy of the American people
III. the opportunities for better life offered to poor immigrants
A. I, II, III C. II and III
B. I and II D. II only
55. On July 5, 1891, Rizal left Brussels for Ghent, a famous city in Belgium for which of the following
reason(s)?
I. the cost of printing in Ghent was cheaper than in Brussels
II. to escape from the enticing attraction of Petite Suzanne
III. to continue his travel around the world.
A. I,II,III C. I only
B. I and II D. II only
56. In Hong Kong, where did Rizal build his residence where he also opened his medical clinic?
A. No. 5D ‘ Aguilar Street No. 2 Rednaxola Terrace
B. No. 2 E’ Redaxola Street No. 5 Melbourn Terrace
C. Aguilar Terrace
D. Ventura street No. 6 Rednaxola Terrace
57. Did Rizal experience happiness on 1891 Christmas day?
A. No because he was molested by other Filipinos in Spain.
B. No, because he was apart from his parents, siblings and friends
C. Yes, because he receive a letter to his true love Leonor Rivera
D. Yes, because had a happy family reunion.
58. On May 1892, Rizal made up his mind to return to Manila. This decision was spurred by which of the
following:
I. to confer with Governor Despujol regarding his Borneo colonization project
II. to establish the La Liga Filipina in Manila
III. to prove that Eduardo de Lete was wrong in attacking him in Madrid that he had abandoned
the country’s cause.
IV. to lead the oppressed Filipino people for the independence against the Spain.
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A. I,II,III,IV C. I,III,IV
B. I, II, III D. II,III,IV
59. The known motto of the la Liga Filipina ?
A. One for All C. All like one
B. All for One D. One like all
60. On June 2, 1882, Rizal arrived at the city of ___________ (Red Sea terminal of the Suez Canal),
who’s beautiful moonlight of this picturesque city reminded him of his family and Calamba.
A. Colombo C. Aden
B. City of Suez D. Marseilles
61. The editor of Diariong Tagalog who congratulated Rizal for the article and requested him for some
articles.
A. Marcelo H. del Pilar C. Francisco Calvo
B. Juan Luna D. Antonio Luna
62. Noli Me Tangere can be translated into English as:
A. The Enemies of the Government C. Drag Me to Hell
B. Touch Me Not D. Teach Me the Liberty
63. One defender of Rizal’s Noli was Marcelo H. Del Pilar who wrote a pamphlet in answer to one
written by Fr. Rodriguez. What was the title of the said pamphlet written by Del Pilar?
A. Si Tandang Basyong Macunat C. Caiigat Cayo
B. La Solidaridad D. Paulita Gomez
64. He was known as a saviour of Noli Me Tangere who lended Rizal to publish the novel.
A. Paulita Gomez C. Maximo Viola
B. Valentin Ventura D. Marcelo H. Del Pilar
65. “Noli Me Tangere, signifies “do not touch me” which taken from the Gospel of ___________?
A. St. Luke (Chapter 20 Verses 13 to 17)
B. St. John (Chapter 20 Verses 13 to 17)
C. St. Mark (Chapter 21 Verses 13 to 13)
D. St. Luke (Chapter 20 Verses 10 to 15)
66. What famous Catholic book by Father Thomas Kempis which Father Pastells gave to Rizal.
A. Imitation of Christ C. The book of Christ
B. Doctrine of Christ D. The gospel of Christ
67. He is a friar’s spy and posing as a relative of Rizal who secretly visited him at his house in Dapitan on
the night of November 3, 1891.
A. Pedro Mercado C. Antonio Miranda
B. Pablo Mercado D. Jose Vilaclara
68. The following is true about Rizal as physician in Dapitan, EXCEPT?
A. Most of his patients were rich family from neighbouring place of Dapitan.
B. Most of his patients were poor so that he even gave them free medicine.
C. He became interested in local medicine and in the use of medicinal plant.
D. He studied medicinal plant of the Philippines and their curative values.
69. Which of the following were the community projects of Rizal in Dapitan?
I. Constructing the town’s first water system
II. Draining the marshes in order to get rid of dengue that infested Dapitan.
III. Equip the town with its lighting system
IV. Founding the Masonry chapter in Dapitan
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A. I & II C. I, II, III, IV
B. I, II & III D. I, III, IV
70. Rizal invented a cigarette lighter which was sent as gift to Blumentritt. What is the name of the lighter
which was made of wood?
A. Suklupan C. Sulpukan
B. Suplukan D. Sumpukan
71. When Rizal was exiled in Dapitan he put into practice in his educational ideas. He established a
school which existed until the end of his exile on Juky, 1896. As a teacher, he taught his boys students the
following subject. EXCEPT?
A. Languages (Spanish and English) C. Gymnastics
B. Geography D. Medicine
72. The name that Rizal gave to his beloved Philippines.
A. Pearl of east C. Pearl of the orient sea
B. Pearl of the orient D. Philippine Republic
73. The Governador General signed for the execution of Rizal by firing squad in Bagumbayan?
A. Blanco C. Polavieja
B. Despujol D. Terrero
74. The farewell poem of Rizal that originally without title and was unsigned?
A. Mi Ultimo Adios C. Pobres Frailles
B. El Canto del Viajero D. A la Nacion Espanola
75. When was Rizal executed in Bagumbayan by the order of Governador General Camilo Poleiveja?
A. December 29, 1896 C. December 29, 1897
B. December 30, 1896 D. December 30, 1897
76. The age of Rizal when he died in Bagumbayan?
A.30 C. 37
B. 35 D. 40
77. The exact time of Rizal Execution in Bagumbayan?
A. 6:00 am C. 7:02 am
B. 7:00 am D. 7:03 am
78. The Spanish military physician, asked Rizal permission to feel his pulse and was amazed to find it
normal showing that Rizal was not afraid to die.
A. Father Mariano Dacanay C. Dr. Felipe Ruiz Castillo
B. Lt. Col. Togores Arjona D. Dr. Santiago Mataix
79. The Filipino priest-patriot, who gave the title Ultimo Adios (Last Farewell) and under such title the
poem was published for the first time in La Independencia (General Antonio Luna’s newspaper) on
September 25, 1898.
A. Father Mariano Dacanay C. Dr. Felipe Ruiz Castillo
B. Lt. Col. Togores Arjona D. Dr. Santiago Mataix
80. Last Word of Jose P. Rizal.
A. It is done. C. Consummatum Est
B. It is finished D. All of the above

Prepared by:
Marilyn T. Galo
Instructor