STA. ELENA (CAM. NORTE) COLLEGE, INC.

Purok 10, Brgy. Sta. Elena (Poblacion), Sta. Elena, Camarines Norte
COLLEGE OF EDUCATION
2ND Semester AY 2023-2024

THE LIFE AND WORKS OF RIZAL ( ) –– PRE- FINAL EXAMINATION

Instructor: Cristopher D. Castuera

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General Instruction: Read each question carefully. Encircle the letter of the correct answer.

1. Who is the protagonist of "Noli Me Tangere"?

a) Crisostomo Ibarra
b) Maria Clara
c) Padre Damaso
d) Elias
2. What is the occupation of Padre Damaso?
a) Priest
b) Doctor
c) Lawyer
d) Merchant
3. Who is Maria Clara's biological mother?
a) Dona Consolacion
b) Dona Victorina
c) Sisa
d) Dona Pia Alba
4. Who is the old woman who struggles to support her family?
a) Maria Clara
b) Sisa
c) Dona Victorina
d) Dona Pia Alba
5. Who is the wealthy, pretentious, and ostentatious wife of the Spaniard Don Tiburcio?
a) Maria Clara
b) Sisa
c) Dona Victorina
d) Dona Pia Alba
6. Who is Crisostomo Ibarra's best friend?
a) Elias
b) Lucas
c) Basilio
d) Tandang Selo
7. In which European city did Jose Rizal meet and befriend many Filipino expatriates, including
Marcelo H. del Pilar?
a) Madrid
b) Barcelona
c) Berlin
d) Paris
8. Which country did Jose Rizal visit to pursue further studies in medicine and philosophy?
a) Spain
b) Germany
c) France
d) Belgium
9. Where did Jose Rizal complete his secondary education?
 a) Spain
b) Germany
c) France
d) Philippines
10. Who was Jose Rizal's closest friend during his studies in Europe?
a) Marcelo H. del Pilar
b) Ferdinand Blumentritt
c) Juan Luna
d) Maximo Viola
11. Which of the following individuals helped Rizal publish his first novel, "Noli Me Tangere"?
a) Marcelo H. del Pilar
b) Ferdinand Blumentritt
c) Juan Luna
d) Maximo Viola
12. In which year did Jose Rizal arrive in Japan?
a) 1888
b) 1890
c) 1892
d) 1896
13. What language did Rizal primarily study while in Japan?
a) Japanese
b) Chinese
c) Korean
d) Russian
14. Which character is a wealthy jeweler and the father of Maria Clara?
a) Capitan Tiago
b) Padre Damaso
c) Capitan Tinong
d) Tandang Selo
15. What tragic event happens to Crispin in the novel?
a) He is killed by Padre Salvi
b) He is tortured and killed by the Guardia Civil
c) He dies in a fire
d) He drowns in the river
16. Which character is known for her beauty, piety, and tragic fate?
a) Maria Clara
b) Sisa
c) Sinang
d) Juli
17. What is the name of the powerful and influential politician who becomes Crisostomo Ibarra's ally?
a) Don Rafael Ibarra
b) Capitan Tiago
c) Capitan Tinong
d) Don Filipo Lino
18. What secret does Padre Salvi know about Maria Clara?
a) She is illegitimate
b) She is secretly married to Crisostomo Ibarra
c) She is planning to run away
d) She is secretly meeting with Elias
19. What does "Noli Me Tangere" mean in the context of the novel?
a) Beware of Me
b) Touch Me Not
c) Forgive Me Not
d) Remember Me
20. Who is the young boy who witnesses the death of Crispin and eventually becomes a significant

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 character in the sequel, "El Filibusterismo"?
a) Basilio
b) Tano
c) Elias
d) Lucas
21. What does Padre Damaso do to Crisostomo Ibarra's father, Don Rafael Ibarra, which ultimately leads
to his death?
a) He accuses him of treason
b) He refuses him medical treatment
c) He excommunicates him
d) He publicly humiliates him
22. What is the occupation of Elias, who assists Crisostomo Ibarra?
a) Farmer
b) Fisherman
c) Teacher
d) Soldier
23. What was the date of Jose Rizal's execution?
a) December 30, 1896
b) December 31, 1896
c) January 1, 1897
d) January 2, 1897
24. Which of the following was NOT a topic covered by "La Solidaridad"?
a) Political reform
b) Economic development
c) Social issues
d) Sports news
25. What was the pen name used by Marcelo H. del Pilar when he wrote for "La Solidaridad"?
a) Dimasalang
b) Laong Laan
c) Plaridel
d) Kalipulako
26. Who is the author of "Sucesos de las Islas Filipinas"?
a) Jose Rizal
b) Antonio Morga
c) Marcelo H. del Pilar
d) Emilio Aguinaldo
27. What is colonial mentality?
a) A mindset that prioritizes indigenous culture
b) A mindset influenced by colonial powers
c) A mindset advocating for decolonization
d) A mindset rejecting globalization
27. How does colonial mentality manifest in society?
a) Promotion of indigenous languages
b) Preference for traditional attire
c) Preference for Western products and values
d) Emphasis on local craftsmanship
28. How does colonial mentality impact economic choices?
a) It encourages support for local businesses
b) It fosters dependence on imported goods
c) It promotes sustainable consumption
d) It prioritizes fair trade practices
29. What was the primary role of friars in colonial society?
a) Economic development b) Political leadership c) Religious conversion and education
d) Military defense

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 30. What was a common perception of friars among the indigenous Filipino population?
a) They were seen as benevolent mentors
b) They were viewed as oppressive overlords
c) They were regarded as equals and partners in governance
d) They were considered irrelevant to daily life
31. What was the name of the organization founded by Rizal and his compatriots in Spain, which aimed
to unite Filipino students and promote their welfare?
a) Propaganda Movement
b) Liga Filipina
c) Katipunan
d) La Solidaridad
32. In which city did Rizal witness the public execution of Gomburza, which influenced his views on
Spanish colonial rule?
a) Manila
b) Cebu City
c) Dapitan
d) Baguio City
33. During which period did cholera outbreaks occur in the Philippines, significantly impacting Rizal's
community?
a) Spanish colonization
b) American colonization
c) Japanese occupation
d) Philippine Revolution
34. In medieval times, dungeons were commonly used for:
a) Housing nobility and royalty.
b) Storing food supplies during times of scarcity.
c) Torturing and imprisoning criminals.
d) Conducting scientific experiments.
35.. Who was Osei-San to Jose Rizal?
a) His mentor in Japanese language and culture.
b) His landlady during his stay in Japan.
c) His first love interest in Japan.
d) His teacher at the University of Tokyo.
36. What was Osei-San's nationality?
a) Japanese b) Chinese c) Korean d) Filipino
37. Which city did Rizal and Osei-San spend time together?
a) Tokyo b) Kyoto c) Osaka d) Hiroshima
38. What is the sequel to Jose Rizal's "Noli Me Tangere"?
a) El Filiad
b) El Filibusterismo
c) La Solidaridad
d) Noli Me More
39. In what year was Jose Rizal born?
a) 1861 b) 1862 c) 1863 d) 1864
40. What is the title of Rizal's first novel?
a) El Filibusterismo
b) Noli Me Tangere
c) Mi Ultimo Adios
d) La Solidaridad
41. Which of the following was the title of Rizal's first novel?
a) El Filibusterismo
b) Noli Me Tangere
c) Mi Ultimo Adios
d) La Solidaridad
42. In which country did Rizal meet and fall in love with Gertrude Beckett?

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 a) Spain
b) Belgium
c) Germany
d) France
43. Which of the following statements best describes Rizal's stance on violence as a means of achieving social
change?
a) He believed in the use of violence to overthrow colonial rule.
b) He advocated for non-violent resistance and peaceful reform.
c) He promoted armed rebellion against the government.
d) He remained neutral on the issue of violence.
44. How did Rizal's educational background influence his activism?
a) It instilled in him a deep sense of loyalty to Spain.
b) It equipped him with critical thinking skills and a sense of justice.
c) It made him indifferent to social issues.
d) It restricted his ability to engage in political discourse.
45. Wenceslao E. Retana was known primarily for his contributions in which field?
a) Literature
b) Journalism
c) Medicine
d) Politics
46. In which city did Marcelo H. Del Pilar establish his printing press?
a) Barcelona b) Madrid c) Paris d) Brussels
47. How did Jose Rizal maintain communication with Leonor Rivera while he was abroad?
a) Through telegraph
b) By sending letters
c) Via carrier pigeon
d) Using a messenger service
48. Why did Rizal choose Japan as a stopover during his travels?
a) He was fascinated by Japanese literature and wanted to study it.
b) Japan offered him political asylum from Spanish authorities.
c) He saw Japan as a strategic location to gather support for Filipino reforms.
d) He wanted to learn martial arts from Japanese masters.
49. Why did the Spanish crown appoint Governor-Generals to oversee the Philippines?
a) To promote economic development and trade.
b) To ensure the enforcement of Spanish laws and policies.
c) To establish diplomatic relations with neighboring countries.
d) To encourage cultural exchange and diversity.
50. How did Jose Rizal acquire his skills as an expert surveyor?
a) Through formal education at a university.
b) Through apprenticeship with a renowned surveyor.
c) Through self-study and practical experience.
d) Through military training in engineering.

CRISTOPHER D. CASTUERA
Instructor

Noted by:

RYAN C. SULIVAS LPT, MAED

OIC Dean, COED

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