Republic of the Philippines

Department of Education
Region IV-A CALABARZON
Division of Calamba City
CALAMBA INTEGRATED SCHOOL
Gitnang Bukid, Bañadero, Calamba City

3rd Quarter Periodical Examination for Grade 11 ALS

ST
21 CENTURY LITERATURE FROM THE PHILIPPINES AND THE WORLD

Direction: Choose the best answer for each question. Shade the letter of your answer on a separate
sheet.
1. Earliest Philippine literature before the colonization period was rich in written literary works.
A. Fact B. Bluff C. NonFiction D. Fiction
2. Christianity is the first religion known to ancient Filipinos.
A. Fact B. Bluff C. NonFiction D. Fiction
3. Islam emerged first before Catholicism faith.
A. Fact B. Bluff C. NonFiction D. Fiction
4. Philippine literature can be divided into three major periods.
A. Fact B. Bluff C. NonFiction D. Fiction
5. The two major classifications of poetry are fiction and non-fiction.
A. Fact B. Bluff C. NonFiction D. Fiction
6. Spanish were the ones who introduced Protestantism in the Philippines.
A. Fact B. Bluff C. NonFiction D. Fiction
7. The Filipino is a unique blend of both Eastern and Western influences.
A. Fact B. Bluff C. NonFiction D. Fiction
8. Biography is a non-fiction literary work.
A. Fact B. Bluff C. NonFiction D. Fiction
9. Sounds and rhythm give a musical effect to any prose.
A. Fact B. Bluff C. NonFiction D. Fiction
10. Philippine history and cultures are associated to the country's literature.
A. Fact B. Bluff C. NonFiction D. Fiction
11. Who typically holds power in a government described as being ruled by chieftains of
barangays?
A. Religious leaders B. Tribal elders C. Kings or queens D. Military generals
12. How is education primarily conducted in the described society?
A. Through formal schooling C. Via oral traditions and practices
B. By attending universities D. Through online courses
13. What is the primary focus of governance in the described society?
A. Territorial expansion C. Alliance networking
B. Economic development D. Social welfare programs
14. What is a prominent feature of the beliefs and practices in the described society?
A. Atheism B. Animism C. Monotheism D. Secularism
15. What are economic and political activities primarily centered around in the described society?
A. Industrialization C. Trading, marriage, feasting, and alliance
B. Agriculture D. Urbanization
16. What is the primary medium of literature in the described society?
A. Written books C. Oral traditions
B. Television shows D. Social media posts
17. Which writing system is commonly used in the described society?
A. Roman alphabet C. Baybayin writing system
B. Greek alphabet D. Cyrillic alphabet
18. What types of literature are commonly found in the described society?
A. Science fiction novels C. Folk tales, legends, myths, and epics
B. Romantic poetry D. Detective novels
19. What aspect of life do the types of literature in the described society primarily reflect?
A. Urban culture C. Daily life experiences and religious observance
B. Historical events D. Technological advancements
20. Which of the following is a type of literature specifically mentioned in the description?
A. Sonnets B. Haikus C. Tanaga D. Ballads
21. During which period did the literary scene in the Philippines witness a marked focus on
nationalism and calls for reforms?
A. Early Spanish Period C. Period of Apprenticeship
B. Revolutionary Period D. Period of Emergence
22. What language experienced a shift in prominence during the Revolutionary Period due to
nationalist sentiments?
A. Spanish B. English C. Tagalog D. Vernacular languages
23. What literary development was facilitated by the introduction of printing equipment by Dominicans
during the Early Spanish Period?
A. Emergence of short stories C. Publication of religious materials and books
B. Flourishing of drama D. Rise of folk songs
24. Which of the following works is not attributed to the Early Spanish Period?
A. "Noli Me Tangere" by Jose Rizal
B. "Barláan at Jósaphát" translated by Fr. Antonio de Borja
C. "Doctrina Cristiana" by Fr. Juan de Placencia and Fr. Domingo Nieva
D. "Dead Stars" by Paz Marquez Benitez
25. Which literary form emerged during the Period of Apprenticeship and Period of Emergence?
A. Folk songs B. Operas C. Short stories D. Novels
26. Who became the first President of the Commonwealth in 1935?
A. Emilio Aguinaldo C. Jose P. Laurel
B. Manuel L. Quezon D. Andres Bonifacio
27. What notable literary work is considered the first Filipino short story in English?
A. "Dead Stars" by Paz Marquez Benitez
B. "His Native Soil" by Juan C. Laya
C. "A Child of Sorrow" by Zoilo M. Galang
D. "Ninay" by Pedro Paterno
28. During which historical event did Japan invade the Philippines?
A. World War I C. World War II
B. Spanish-American War D. Philippine-American War
29. What literary form became popular during the period of Japan's invasion in 1941?
A. Haiku B. Epic poetry C. Romantic novels D. Shakespearean plays
30. Who was known for his contributions to literature during the period of Japan's invasion, including
essays like "Literature and Society"?
A. Francisco Baltazar C. Pedro Paterno
B. Carlos P. Romulo D. Jose Rizal
31. Who assumed the presidency of the Philippines upon the death of Manuel L. Quezon in 1944?
A. Sergio S. Osmeña, Sr. C. Elpidio R. Quirino
B. Manuel A. Roxas D. Ramon F. Magsaysay
32. Who became the President of the Independent Second Republic of the Philippines in April 1946?
A. Sergio S. Osmeña, Sr. C. Elpidio R. Quirino
B. Manuel A. Roxas D. Ramon F. Magsaysay
33. Who assumed the presidency after the death of Manuel A. Roxas in 1948?
A. Sergio S. Osmeña, Sr. C. Elpidio R. Quirino
B. Manuel A. Roxas D. Ramon F. Magsaysay
34. Who was elected as the new president in 1953?
A. Manuel A. Roxas C. Ramon F. Magsaysay
B. Elpidio R. Quirino D. Carlos P. Garcia
35. Who assumed the presidency after the death of Ramon F. Magsaysay in 1957?
A. Elpidio R. Quirino C. Ramon F. Magsaysay
B. Carlos P. Garcia D. Diosdado P. Macapagal
36. Who changed the date of Philippine Independence from July 4, 1946, to June 12, 1896?
A. Ramon F. Magsaysay C. Diosdado P. Macapagal
B. Carlos P. Garcia D. Ferdinand E. Marcos
37. Who assumed office as President of the Philippines in 1965?
A. Manuel Roxas C. Ferdinand E. Marcos
B. Elpidio R. Quirino D. Ramon F. Magsaysay
38. Who was known as the "Centennial President" and initiated efforts for a Peace Agreement with
MILF?
A. Elpidio R. Quirino C. Maria Gloria Macapagal Arroyo
B. Fidel V. Ramos D. Benigno Simeon C. Aquino III
39. Who was ousted in 2001 due to corruption and gambling issues?
A. Fidel V. Ramos C. Gloria Macapagal Arroyo
B. Joseph Ejercito Estrada D. Benigno Simeon C. Aquino III
40. Who was declared the 11th President of the Philippines after the EDSA People Power Revolution
in 1986?
A. Ferdinand E. Marcos C. Fidel V. Ramos
B. Corazon C. Aquino D. Joseph Ejercito Estrada
41. Which region of the Philippines is known for its Tagalog literature, particularly prominent during
the Japanese occupation?
A. Visayas B. Mindanao C. Luzon D. Bicol
42. Where are the majority of recognized National Artists located?
A. Visayas B. Mindanao C. Luzon D. Palawan
43. Who among the following is a notable writer from Luzon?
A. Resil B. Mojares C. Anthony L. Tan
B. Peter Solis Nery D. Jose Rizal
44. Which author is known for a conversational and humorous style?
A. Lualhati Torres Bautista C. Roberto "Bob" Ong
B. Ramon L. Muzones D. Amado V. Hernandez
45. What literary forms are Visayas known for?
A. Novels and short stories C. Epic poetry and drama
B. Poetry and drama D. Essays and screenwriting
46. Who is noted as an award-winning poet and fictionist from Visayas?
A. Resil B. Mojares C. Peter Solis Nery
B. Ramon L. Muzones D. Merlie Alunan
47. What type of literature is often associated with Mindanao under oral tradition?
A. Essays C. Epics and folk stories
B. Novels D. Screenplays
48. Who is known as a poet, essayist, and fictionist from Mindanao?
A. Anthony L. Tan C. Myrna Peña Reyes
B. Resil B. Mojares D. Ramon L. Muzones
49. Which region of the Philippines struggles with negative portrayals and lack of recognition in
literature?
A. Luzon B. Visayas C. Mindanao D. Bicol
50. Who is a poet with international recognition from Mindanao?
A. Resil B. Mojares C. Myrna Peña Reyes
B. Peter Solis Nery D. Jose Garcia Villa