13. Which does not belong to the group?

A. Maragtas C. Haraya
B. Tatuaang D. Lagda

14. What is the traditional poetry of the Hanunoo Mangyans of Oriental Mindoro which is
normally inscribed on bamboo using a pre-Colonial syllabic writing system called the Surat
Mangyan?
A. Parang Sabir. C. Ambahan
B. Dagoy at Sudsod. D. Bantugan

15. Ibalon tells about the story of three Bicol heroes. Who are those heroes?
I. Baltog II. Sulodnon III. Bantiong. IV. Handiong
A. I, II, III C. II, III, IV
B. I, III, IV. D. I, II, IV

16. Matulog ka na bunso

Ang tatay mo ay malayo
Hindi nya tayo masundo
Pagkat ang daa’y maputik at mabalaho.

What type of folk song is this?

A. Oyayi C. Diana
B. Soliraning. D. Kumintang

17. What is the rhyming scheme of the given song?

A. ABAB. C. ABBA
B. AABB. D. AAAA

18. What tells the adventures of a young boy who exhibits extraordinary powers at a very
early age?
A. Hinilawod B. Aliguyon. C. Hudhod. D. Biag ni Lam-ang

19. In order to feel better, Mang Victor, a laborer, always sings a song related to his work.
Which of the following songs does he probably sing?
A. Kumintang B. Dalit. C. Soliraning. D. Kundiman

20. What role does Pambukhayon portray in Aliguyon?

A. The rival of the protagonist in winning the heart of the princess
B. The comrade of the protagonist who accompanies him in his journey
C. The great grandson of the protagonist's father
D. The archenemy of the protagonist

21. When was Alibata replaced by the Roman alphabet?

A. Pre-Spanish Period. C. Enlightenment Period
B. Spanish Period. D. Revolutionary Period

22. What is the first book printed in xylography?

A. Libro de los Cuatro Postprimeras de Hombre
B. Nuestra Señora del Rosario
C. Ang Barlaan at Josaphat
D. Doctrina Cristiana

23. Which does not belong to the group?

A. Seven Mortal Sins C. How to confess
B. Novenas D. Ten Commandments

24. How many pages does Ang Barlaan at Josaphat have?

A. 536 B. 546 C. 556 D. 566

25. What is being tackled in Passion?

A. Life of Jesus Christ
B. Sufferings of Jesus Christ
C. Life and sufferings of Jesus Christ
D. Life and sufferings of the Virgin Mary

26. Which is CORRECT about Urbana at Felisa?

A. It was written by Fr. Mariano Sevilla.
B. These are letters between two sisters and have influenced greatly the behavior of
people in society because the letters dealt with good behavior.
C. It was written in 1865.
D. Both B and C.

27.Arte y Reglas de la Lengua Tagala: Fr. Blancas de San Jose; Compendio de la

Lengua Tagala: _____________________
A. Fr. Pedro de San Buenaventura
B. Fr. Juan de San Buenaventura
C. Fr. Gaspar Aquino de Belen
D. Fr. Gaspar de San Agustin

28. What dramatic performance commemorates the passion and death of Jesus Christ?
A. Pasion
B. Cenaculo
C. Tibag
D. Lagaylay

29. What do yo call to the presentation of the search of the Virgin Mary and St.
Joseph for an inn wherein to deliver the baby Jesus?
A. Panubong b. Tibag C. Lagaylay D. Panunuluyan
30. Why is Carillo performed on moonless nights?
A. It is already a part of the people's tradition.
B. In order to cast off bad omen.
C. It needs darkness since it's a shadow play.
D. In order to welcome a good harvest for the incoming year.

31. Which of the following shows the feature of Dung-aw?

A. The person chanting it freely recites in poetic rhythm according to his feelings,
emotions and thoughts.
B. This is a poetic joust or a contest of skills in debate on a particular topic or issue.
C. It is a means introduced in the celebration to relieve monotony and sadness of the
prayers of the dead.
D. All of the above.

32. What was/were exposed in Noli Me Tangere?

A. evils in the politics
B. evils in the church
C. evils in the society
D. Both A and B

33. Who among the following is not a character of the abovementioned novel?
A. Crisostomo Ibarra
B. Maria Clara
C. Simon
D. Sisa

34. What was the poem written by Rizal while he was incarcerated at Fort Santiago?
A. El Filibusterismo
B. Mi Ultimo Adios
C. A La Juventud Filipino
D. None of the above.

35. In Consejo de Los Dioses, what did Homer, Virgil and Cervantes receive?
A. Trumpet, lyre and laurel respectively
B. Trumpet, laurel and lyre respectively
C. Lyre, trumpet and laurel respectively
D. Laurel, trumpet and lyre respectively

36. The following were names used by Marcelo H. Del Pilar, EXCEPT:
A. Piping Dilat
B. Kalipulako
C. Dolores Manapat
D. Pupdoh
37. In which of the following writings did Graciano Lopez Jaena explain the tragedy of
marrying a Spaniard?
A. Fray Botod
B. La Hija del Trails
C. Everything is Hamburg
D. Both B and C.

38. Brains of Revolution: _____________; Brains of Katipunan: _____________

A. Andres Bonifacio, Apolinario Mabini
B. Apolinario Mabini, Emilio Jacinto
C. Emilio Jacinto, Apolinario Mabini
D. Apolinario Mabini, Andres Bonifacio

39. What was pictured in the Noche Buena of Antonio Luna?

A. The eviltry of the Spaniards
B. Accusations about how the Spaniards ran the government
C. The legends and folklores of his native town
D. The true life of the Filipinos
40. Who was known for having a photographic mind?
A. Jose P. Rizal
B. Mariano Ponce
C. Pedro Paterno
D. Jose Ma. Panganiban

41. Who was the author of the True Decalogue?

A. Andres Bonifacio
B. Apolinario Mabini
C. Emilio Jacinto
D. Jose Palma

42. What was the newspaper's name established by Pedro Paterno in 1898?
A. La Libertad
B. La Independencia
C. El Nacional Pilipina
D. La Republica Pilipina

43. What expresses one's longing for his sweetheart?

A. Mi Amor
B. Inamorata
C. Melancholias
D. De Mi Jardin

44. What was Jose Palma's greatest contribution?

A. Himno Nacional
B. Kartilya ng Katipunan
C. Melancholias
D. Liwanag at Dilim

45. Who translated Mi Ultimo Adios of Rizal in Tagalog?

A. Apolinario Mabini
B. Marcelo H. Del Pilar
C. Andres Bonifacio
D. None of the above.

46. Who was put to death by the soldiers of Aguinaldo because of his instant rise to
fame which became a threat to the latter?
A. Antonio Luna
B. Juan Luna
C. Rafael Palma
D. Jose Palma

47. During the Period of Active Revolution, many writings about the evils of the
society, politics and government began to emerge. While during the Period of
Enlightenment, a lot of Filipinos united and prepared for independence.

A. The first statement is correct; the second statement is wrong.

B. The first statement is wrong; the second statement is correct.
C. Both statements are correct.
D. Both statements are wrong.

48. Why is it important for students to study Philippine Literature?

A. One cannot graduate without undergoing the aforesaid subject. So, it's really a
must.
B. To trace the rich heritage of ideas handed down to us from our forefathers.
C. It is strictly prescribed to take it since it's already a party of our history.
D. All of the above.

49. Which of the following is Jose Ma. Panganiban's piece?

A. El Pensamiento
B. Liwanag at Dilim
C. La Hija del Fragile
D. All of the above.

50. What did Rizal used as his pen names?

A. Laong Laan and Tagailog
B. Laong Laan and Dimasalang
C. Laong Laan and Kalipulako
D. Dolores Manapat and Tagailog