HOLY CROSS of DAVAO COLLEGE, BABAK CAMPUSBrgy. Villarica, Babak District Island Garden City of Samal

Midterm Examination in RizalLife, Works, and Writings

Summer Class 2013-2014

Name:___________________________________ Course/Year Level:__________Instructor: ________________________________ Permit Number:_____________

Test I. Multiple Choice (50 points) Choose the letter of your best chosen answer and shade in the braces on the answer sheet.

1. The parents of Jose Rizal decided to send their son to a private school. Jose left Calamba for Biñan, he was accompanied by Paciano. They rode in the kind of mode transportation to reach their destination. What kind of mode transportation they used?a. Talim b. Jeepney c. Carromata d. Banca

2. Environmental influence is one of the influences on the Hero’s Boyhood. Environmental Influence means______.a. Inherent qualities which a person inherits from his ancestors and parent.b. Affects the nature of a person includes places, associates, and events.c. Greater than Heredity and environment in the fate of man.d. The attainment greatness

3. Doña Teodora was born on November 8, 1826 and died on August 16, 1911. Therefore, Doña Teodora was died at the age of ______.a. 90 yrs. Old b. 58 yrs. Old c. 85 yrs. Old d. 88 yrs. Old

4. At the age of Five yrs. Old Jose, he began to make sketches with his pencil and to mold in clay and wax objects which attracted his fancy. What kind of talents Jose Rizal has?a. Arm wrestling b. Writing c. Artistic Talents d. Speaking in Spanish

5. At the age of eight, Jose Rizal wrote his first poem in the native language entitled “To My Fellow Children”. Why Rizal wrote this poem?a. Because he proudly proclaimed that a people who truly love their native language will

surely strive for liberty like “the bird which soars to freer space above”.b. Because he is proud that he has a talent to make a poem.c. Because he is proud of his deedsd. He is curious thing that the light seemed to his each time more beautiful

6. Saturnina is the eldest sister of Jose Rizal who was born on the year of 1850 while Jose on 1861. Therefore, how old Saturnina when Rizal was born?a. 11 yrs. Old b. 12 yrs. Old c. 10 yrs. Old d. 13 yrs. Old

7. Rizal related his mother gathered all the children at the house to pray the Angelus with Nostalgic Feeling, he also remembered the happy moonlit nights at the azotea after the nightly Rosary. Nostalgic Feeling means_____.a. Being mad c. Happy for being spoiled bratb. Getting angry d. Unhappy at being away and longing

for familiar things or person

8. Paciano is the older brother of Jose who was born on 1851 and he died on April 13, 1930, an old bachelor. Therefore, on what age Paciano died?a. 70 yrs. Old b. 97 yrs. Old c. 79 yrs. Old d. 87 yrs. Old

9. After Jose attended the Mass he returned home and went to the orchard to look for a mabolo to eat. Therefore, what is Mabolo means?a. It is a kind of trees that bear an edible fruits as large as a quinceb. It is a kind of trees that bear a fruit of strawberryc. It is a Durian Treed. It is a kind of trees that bear a fruit of Mango.

10. Rizal had his early education in Calamba and Biñan. It was a typical schooling that a son of an ilustrado family received during his time. Therefore, what ilustrado means?a. A rich man b. A poor man c. A corrupt person d. Did’nt care of what

happening

11. On june 6, 1868, Jose and his father left Calamba to go on a pilgrimage to Antipolo. It was the first trip of Jose across Laguna de Bay and his first pilgrimage to Antipolo. He and his father rode in a casco. Therefore, what casco means?a. Carromata b. Jeepney c. Barge d. Banca

12.the father of Jose, Francisco Mercado Rizal was born on May 11, 1818 while his mother Doña Teodora was born on January 5, 1898, therefore, of what age they got married on June 28, 1848?a. Francisco Mercado Rizal got married at the age of 40 yrs. Old while Doña Teodora at

the age of 20 yrs. Old.b. Don Francisco got married at the age of 30 yrs. Old while Doña Teodora at the age

of 18 yrs. Oldc. Don Francisco got married at the age of 31 yrs. Old while Doña Teodora at the age of

22 yrs. Oldd. Don Francisco got married at the age of 30 yrs. Old while Doña Teodora at the age of

22 yrs. Old

13. Jose Rizal inherited a profound sense of self-respect, the love for work and the habit of independent thinking from his father while from his mother he inherited his religious nature, the spirit of self-sacrifice, and the passion for arts and literature. Therefore, where Jose’s learned on how to being courteous and kind to women?a. Brother b. Sister c. Uncles d. GOMBURZA

14. Leon Monroy is Jose’s tutor, a former classmate of Don Francisco. Therefore, what Leon Monroy instructed to Jose?a. Reading and writing b. Mathematics c. Spanish and Latin d. Religion

15. If Doña Teodora was teaching an alphabet and prayers to Jose at the age of three years old, how about Maestro Celestino Cruz? What he has been taught to Jose?a. Reading b. Speakingof Spanish c. Writing a Poem d. Mathematics

16. Jose Rizal was born on June 19, 1861 and he was baptized in the Catholic Church of his town on June 22, 1861. Therefore, how old Jose was baptized?a. 3 yrs. Old b. 3 mo. Old c. 3 dys. Old d. 30 dys. Old

17. Doña Teodora give birth Jose on Full moon of Wednesday, June 19, 1861 in Calamba, Laguna. She was about to died during her delivery of her son Jose because of______.a. His big head b. His big pounds c. His big hands d. Overdose

18. During his early manhood Jose had been with his dexterous hands, he learned various tricks, such as making a coin appear or disappear in his fingers and making a handkerchief vanish in thin air. Therefore, Jose was called a _____?a. An artistic Talent c. First Drama by Rizalb. Rizal as boy Magician d. Devoted son of the church

19. When Jose arrived in Biñan, he went sightseeing in the town together with his cousin named Leandro. Instead of enjoying the sights Jose became depressed because of___?a. He is getting tired c. Homesicknessb. He felt Nervous d. He is not comfortable to live in Biñan

20. Hereditary Influences is one of the Influences on the Hero’s Boyhood, therefore, what does Hereditary Influences means?a. Is the inherent qualities which a person inherits from his ancestors and parents.b. Affects the nature of a person.c. The vibrant spirit of a nationalist, and the valiant heart to sacrifice for noble cause.d. Awakened the interest in folklore and legends.

21. Olimpia is the sister of Jose. If Olimpia died at the age of 32 yrs. Old on the year of 1887, therefore, what year when Olimpia was born?a. 1855 b. 1858 c. 1878 d. 1859

22. Rizal has a talent of sketching and sculpturing aside from this Rizal possessed a God-given for literature. His mother encourage him to write poetry. Therefore, at what age Jose starting to write his first poem?a. 18 yrs. Old b. 28 yrs. Old c. 8 yrs. Old d. 5 yrs. Old

23. Aside of sketching, sculpturing and writing a poem, Jose Rizal has also have a talent in drawing and painting because an old painter near the school freely gave him lessons in drawing and painting. Therefore, who is this an old painter taught Rizal to do this?a. Juang Kho b. Juancho c. Arturo Campus d. Manuel Marzan

24. Jose led a methodical life in Biñan, almost spartan in simplicity. What does Methodical means?a. Done by using a careful and organized procedureb. A colorless, odorless, flammable gasc. Characterized by meterd. Used to indicate the presence of a methyl group in a compound

25. In academic studies, Jose beat all Biñan boys but some of his older classmates were jealous because of_____?a. He knows in arm-wrestling match c. He knows in Spanish and Latinb. His intellectual superiority d. He knows in painting and drawing

26. If Narcissa died at the age of 87 yrs. Old on 1839. Therefore, Narcisa was born on what year?a. 1852 b. 1825 c. 1855 d.1850

27. Jose Rizal loved to go to church, to pray, to take part in novenas and to join the religious processions. Therefore, Jose Rizal is a____________?a. Religious Person b. Naughty Person c. Citizenry d.Courageous

Person

28. February 17, 1872 was the execution of GOMBURZA, if Jose Rizal was born on June 19, 1861, how old Jose during the execution of GOMBURZA?a. 12 yrs. Old b. 11 yrs. Old c. 13 yrs old. d. 10 yrs. Old

29. The Martyrdom of GOMBURZA in 1872 truly inspired Rizal to fight the evils of Spanish tyranny and redeem his oppressed people. Therefore, when was letter written in Paris to Mariano Ponce?a. April 08, 1888 b. April 18, 1898 c. April 20, 1889 d. April 18, 1889

30. Calamba was an hacienda town which belonged to the Dominican Order, which also owned all the lands around it. What is Dominican Order means?a. A Roman Catholic order of mendicant preachers founded in the 13th century.b. To being competent of the countryc. A kind of Law that has an order to persecuted. A kind of Spanish law

31. A person may have everything in life- brains, wealth, and power but, without the Aid of divine Providence means?a. Greater than heredity and environment in the fate of man.b. Directed or devoted to God or gods.c. Marked by distinct differencesd. To be an outstanding or individualizing characteristic.

32. Before the Christmas season in 1870, Jose received a letter from his Sister Saturnina, informing him of the arrival of the steamer Talim which would take him from Biñan to Calamba. What is talim means?a. Banca b. Jeepney c. spiritual principle d. Carromata

33. On January 20, 1872, about 200 Filipino soldiers and workmen of the cavite arsenal under the Leadership of Lamadrid. Therefore, how many days before the execution of GOMBURZA on February 17, 1872?a. 28 days b. 30 days c. 26 days d. 24 days

34. Josefa was born on 1865 and she died on 1945, therefore, on what age Josefa died?a. 80 yrs. Old b. 30 yrs. Old c. 88 yrs. Old d. 68 yrs. Old

35. Paciano was born on 1851, therefore, how old Paciano when GOMBURZA was executed on February 17, 1872?a. 20 yrs. Old b. 30 yrs. Old c. 18 yrs. Old d. 21 yrs. Old

36. Domingo Lamco has a son named Francisco Mercado Rizal and Francisco has also sons and daughters. Therefore, Domingo Lamco is a _____________ of Jose Rizal?a. Godfather b. Grandfather c. Father d. Cousin

37. Brigida is a daughter of Regina and Brigida is a mother of Teodora Alonso Realonda. Therefore, Brigida, is a _____________ of Jose Rizal?a. Godmother b. Mother c. Grandmother d. Cousin

38. Lorenzo Alberto Alonso is a husband of Brigida and they had childrens are Narcisa, Tedora (Jose Rizal’s mother), Gregorio, Manuel and Jose. Therefore, Lorenzo Alberto Alonso is a _________ of Jose Rizal?a. Nephew b. Godfather c. Grandfather d. Cousin

39. If Jose Rizal was born on June 19,1861, on 1876 he was a student in the Ateneo de Manila, he remembered his beloved town. Accordingly, he wrote a poem Un Recuerdo A Mi Pueblo (In Memory of My Town). Therefore, on what age Jose Rizal wrote this Poem?a. 10 yrs. Old b. 15 yrs. Old c. 16 yrs. Old d. 18 yrs. Old

40. DoñaTeodora was arrested on 1871-1874. Therefore, Doña Teodora was imprison about ______.a. 3 1/2 yrs. b. 2 1/2 yrs. c. 2 yrs. d. 1 1/2 yr.

41. Jose Rizal inherited his love for freedom, innate desire to travel and his indomitable courage from Malayan Ancestor while from his Chinese Ancestors, he derived his serious nature, frugality, patience, and love for children. Therefore, from what ancestors he got his elegance of bearing, sensitivity, to insult, and gallantry to ladies?a. Spanish Ancestors c. Japanese ancestorsb. Negritos ancestors d. Indonesian Ancestors

42. If Maestro Celestino Cruz taught Jose in Mathematics while Leon Monroy instructed to Jose in Spanish and Latin. Therefore, his mother his first teacher taught Jose of _____ at the age of three years old.a. Science b. Alphabet and Prayers c. Poetry d. Painting

43. If Andres Salandanan challenged to Jose to an arm-wrestling. Who challenged Pedro to a fight?a. Andres b. Jose c. Paciano d. Peter

44. Father Pedro Casañas is a close friend of Rizal family and he is a godfather of Jose and the three priest also the GOMBURZA was their friends also. Therefore, who priest was baptized of Jose?a. Father Jacinto Zamora c. Father Jose Burgosb. Father Mariano Gomez d. Father Rufino Collantes

45. On June, 1869, Sunday afternoon Jose goes to Biñan for his schooling who was accompanied by his brother Paciano. Therefore, how old Jose goes to Biñan?a. 8 yrs. Old b. 10 yrs. Old c. 7 yrs. Old d. 6 yrs. Old

46. If Jose was born on June 19, 1861, Concepcion died on 1865. Therefore, how old Jose when Concepcion died?a. 4 yrs. Old b. 3 yrs. Old c. 2 yrs. Old d. 5 yrs. Old

47. Jose Rizal is not a complete name but his complete name is Jose Protasio Rizal Meracado y Alonso Realonda, but in his novel Noli Me Tangere his complete name is________.a. Crisostomo Ibarra y Magsalin c. Pilosopo Tasyob. Crisostomo Ibarra Magsaliw d. Simoun

48. On 1891, Jose Rizal dedicated his second novel, El Filibusterismo to GOMBURZA. Therefore, what was Jose used his name in his second Novel?a.Crisostomo Ibarra b. Simoun c. Juanito Pelaez d. Captain Tiago

49. Don Francisco and Doña Teodora they have 11 children, while Brigida (Doña Teodora’s mother) she have 5 children . Therefore Jose Rizal he was _______ children of Don Francisco and Doña Teodoraa. 7th b. 8th c. 9th d. 10th

50. The surname Mercado which was appropriate for him because a merchant. The term Mercado is a Spanish term means_______.a. Market b. Makro c. Makret d. Markit