24 Questions
What was Rizal's first memory as a child?
Being cared for by his parents in the family garden
Why did Rizal's parents take him to the Birhen of Antipolo?
To pray for Rizal's good health
What was one of Rizal's childhood memories?
The daily Angelus prayer with his family
What contradicts the common perception of Rizal?
That he was a devoted Catholic
What was Rizal's first sorrow as a child?
The death of his sister Concepcion
At what age did Rizal begin to join religious activities in the church?
3 years old
Who is considered as the first teacher of Rizal?
Teodora Alonso Realonda
What did Padre Rufino Collantes foresee about Rizal?
He will become a great man
How many siblings did Rizal have?
10
Who was Rizal's godfather and close friend with his parents?
Padre Pedro Casanas
Which of the following is NOT one of Rizal's siblings?
Antonio Mercado
What was Francisco Mercado Rizal known for?
Being a good provider and a model of a father
What was the reason for Doña Teodora's sudden arrest?
She tried to poison her brother's wife
Which subject did Jose surpass all the Biñan boys in?
Spanish and Latin
How long was Doña Teodora imprisoned before being acquitted?
2 years and 6 months
In what year did Jose receive a letter from his sister Saturnina about the steamer Talim's arrival?
December 1870
Where was Doña Teodora forced to walk from after her arrest?
Calamba to Santa Cruz
Who nearly cracked his head on the sidewalk due to having the weaker arm?
Jose
Who was Rizal's very first teacher?
His mother
At what age did Rizal write the poem 'Sa Aking Mga Kabata'?
Eight
What was characteristic of the schooling that Rizal received during his early education?
Characterized by the four R's - reading, writing, arithmetic, and religion
Who was the first teacher of Rizal in Biñan, known for using reward and punishment as teaching methods?
Maestro Justiniano Cruz
Who challenged Rizal to an armwrestling match after class in Biñan?
Andres Salandanan
What language did the old teacher instruct Rizal in after the death of Monroy?
Spanish and Latin
Test your knowledge on the birth, family, childhood memories, and early education of Dr. Jose Rizal. This quiz covers important details about the life of the national hero of the Philippines.
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