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SAN ISIDRO NATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL
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2nd Quarter Periodic Examination in

ST
21 CENTURY LITERATURE FROM THE PHILIPPINES AND THE WORLD

NAME: _________________________________________________________ SCORE: ____________________

TEACHER: _____________________________________________________ DATE: ______________________

TEST. MULTIPLE CHOICE

Directions: Read the questions carefully. Choose and write the correct letter before the item
number. Avoid erasures.

1. A literary genre is also known as literary _________.

A. composition B. academic text C. essay D. epic
2. It is a short story designed to allegorically teach some religious principles, moral/ lessons, or general
truths.
A. fable B. parable C. narrative poem D.
anecdote
3. It is a brief story illustrating a moral or revealing general truths about human nature.
A. parable B. narrative poem C. fable D. anecdote
4. He is a well-acclaimed writer who wrote the parable entitled “The Story of the Pencil”.
A. Paul Coelho B. Paula Coole C. Paulo Colle D. Paulo Coelho
5. The story “The Ants and the Grasshopper” is an example of a/an __________.
A. parable B. fable C. narrative poem D. anecdote
6. Parables and fables are very interesting to read, because you will learn _________ from them.
A. topic B. review C. lesson D. immoral
7. In the parable “The Story of the Pencil”, the _____ is the nondescript object that gives a powerful
message.
A. pencil B. paper C. wooden stick D. umbrella
8. It refers to any electronic application that uses both words and pictures in a combination of text, voice,
picture or video.
A. media B. multimedia C. printer D. projector
9. The use of multimedia enhances the teaching of lessons and aims to __________ who are engaged in
Online
Distance Learning.
A. further confuse learners C. further educate learners
B. further waste learners’ time D. further entertain with computer gaming world
10. Videos, animation, text, images, and audio are all multimedia ________.
A. formats B. components C. uses D. presentations
11. Blogs, vlogs, webinars and other interactive contents are multimedia ____.
A. components B. uses C. formats D. presentations
12. The AVI (Audio Video Interleave) that is developed by Microsoft is commonly used in video, cameras,
and
TV __________, and it plays well on Windows computers.
A. programs B. software C. hardware D. viewing
13. “You can also download a multimedia presentation or play it live.” It tells us about multimedia
A. uses B. formats C. characteristics D. benefits
14. “Digital storytelling allows students to improve their knowledge and increases skills such as writing,
researching and reading.” It tells us about multimedia _____________.
A. benefits B. formats C. characteristics D. uses
15. To make creative multimedia output, we can import images, audio, and video clips; however, we have
to _________________ to avoid plagiarism.
 A. leave the webpages C. ignore the links
B. screenshot the images D. cite sources

16. It is a process where students are directed to assess their performance against pre-determined
standard criteria. It involves the students in goal setting and more informal, dynamic self-regulation and
self-reflection.
A. literary text B. peer-assessment
C. self-assessment D. literary adaptation
17. It is the adapting of a literary source (e.g. a novel, short story, poem) to another genre or medium,
such as a film, stage play, or video game.
A. literary text B. peer-assessment
C. self-assessment D. literary adaptation
18. It is the assessment of students' work by other students of equal status. Students often undertake
peer assessment in conjunction with formal self-assessment. They reflect on their own efforts and enrich
this reflection by exchanging feedback on their own and their peers' work.
A. literary text B. peer-assessment
C. self-assessment D. literary adaptation
19. It is a piece of written material, such as a book or a poem that has the purpose of telling a story or
entertaining, as in a fictional novel. Its primary function as a text is usually aesthetic, but it may also
contain political messages or beliefs.
A. literary text B. peer-assessment
C. self-assessment D. literary adaptation
20. What kind of assessment task is applied when students reflect on their own performance?
A. a quiz B. a unit test C. peer assessment D. self-
assessment
21.It is a primary component in multimedia, especially those that appear online and on television that
includes WMI, AVI, MPED and flash formats.
A. Animation B. Multimedia C. Text D. Video
22. It is a form of art for most people, especially those that are in the business of producing animated
movies. It has become interactive, allowing users to directly affect the outcome of animated components
and events.
A. Animation B. Multimedia C. Text D. Video
23. It is the most common among the types of multimedia components in different applications used to
create a digital signature, such as in passwords.
A. Animation B. Multimedia C. Text D. Video
24. It is a presentation of material that uses both words and pictures in a combination of text, voice,
picture or video.
A. Animation B. Multimedia C. Text D. Video
25. Teacher Aiza utilized multimedia presentation during her discussion in Earth and Life Science subject.
Do you think this is an effective tool in teaching her students?
A. Yes, it a trendy tool now used in teaching.
B. No, it will only consume the time of her discussion.
C. Yes, using multimedia improves a learner’s overall academic performance.
D. No, students will find it difficult to understand the class discussion.
26. Which of the following best describes a key benefit of using multimedia in the classroom for
instruction?
A. Limited engagement of students B. Enhanced retention of information
C. Decreased teacher flexibility D. Reduction in student collaboration
27. In which of the following ways can multimedia be appropriately used in the classroom?
A. Solely for teacher-directed lectures B. To replace all traditional teaching methods
C. To enhance and support lesson content D. Exclusively for individual student assessments
28. What is the significance of the first piece of advice given to the grandchild?
A. It emphasizes the importance of being sharpened regularly.
B. It highlights the need for collaboration and guidance.
C. It suggests that the pencil must always be flawless.
D. It encourages the pencil to resist being held by anyone.
29. According to the excerpt, why does the pencil go through a painful sharpening from time to time?
A. To experience pain as a form of punishment.
B. To remove imperfections and become a better tool.
C. To discourage the pencil from making mistakes.
D. To demonstrate the durability of the pencil.
30. What does the fourth piece of advice imply about the pencil's character?
A. The pencil's appearance is the most crucial aspect.
B. The pencil should focus on correcting external mistakes.
C. The pencil's true value lies in its inner qualities.
 D. The pencil's purpose is solely to leave marks on surfaces.
31. When conducting a Self and Peer Assessment of a Literary Text's Creative Adaptation, which of the
following is a key aspect to consider?
A. The original author's biography B. The use of vivid language and imagery
C. The price of the book D. The publication date of the original text

32. In the context of Self and Peer Assessment for a Literary Text's Creative Adaptation, what is the
primary purpose of evaluating "Character Development"?
A. To assess the historical accuracy of the adaptation
B. To analyze the adaptation's use of symbolism
C. To evaluate how well the characters are portrayed and evolve
D. To determine the length of the adaptation
33. When engaging in Self Assessment of a Creative Adaptation, why is it important to reflect on the
creative choices made during the adaptation process?
A. To determine the popularity of the original text
B. To gain insights into personal growth and learning
C. To assess the availability of the original text
D. To analyze the market demand for the adaptation
34. In Peer Assessment of a Literary Text's Creative Adaptation, what might be a consideration when
evaluating the adaptation's adherence to the original theme?
A. The adaptation's cover design
B. The adaptation's marketing strategy
C. How well the adaptation preserves and expands upon the original theme
D. The adaptation's font size and style
35. What role does constructive feedback play in the context of Self and Peer Assessment of a Literary
Text's Creative Adaptation?
A. It serves as a tool to criticize and discourage creativity
B. It helps identify and celebrate strengths while suggesting areas for improvement
C. It focuses solely on the formatting of the adaptation
D. It is irrelevant in the assessment process

For items 36-40, read carefully the following lines lifted from the text “The Story of the Pencil”. Infer from
the text the quality highlighted by choosing the appropriate emotion/feeling from the letters below.

A. Thankful B. Confident C. Brave

D. Kind E. Angry F. Careful

36. ‘The pencil always allows us to use an eraser to cancel mistakes. Understand that correcting
something we did is not necessarily a bad thing, but something fundamental to keep us on
the right path.’
37. ‘Sometimes I have to stop writing and use a sharpener. This makes the pencil suffer a little,
but at the end it will be sharper. So, learn to bear a little pain because it will make you a
better man.’
38. ‘You can make big things, but never forget that there is a hand guiding your steps. This
hand we call it God, and he will always have to address you towards his will.’
39. ‘Always leave a sign. In any case, be aware that everything you do in your life will leave trails;
try to be conscious of every single action.’
40. ‘What is really important in the pencil is not the wood or the shape, but the lead that is
inside. So, be always careful of what happens inside of yourself.’

TEST II. TRUE OR FALSE

Directions: Read each statement carefully and write True if the statement is Correct otherwise False if
incorrect. Avoid erasures.

_______41. Peer and self-assessment change one’s perception that learning is a passive process.
_______42. Loose adaptation is concerned with highlighting the universality of the theme.
_______43. Peer and self-assessment encourage students to be responsible for their own learning.
_______44. Literary adaptation can be assessed using standard criteria.
_______45. Artful adaptation is concerned with finding balance between true to its own as work of art.
_______46. Peer and self-assessment allow students to better understand assessment expectations that
would lead to improving ones’ performance.
_______47. Museum adaptation is concerned with preserving every possible detail of the literary source.
_______48. Transformative adaptation is concerned with keeping the few elements of the literary source.
_______49. Peer and self-assessment make student’s learning inactive.
_______50. Loose adaptation is concerned with highlighting the universality of the theme.