28 Questions
When did English become the official medium of instruction in the Philippines?
April 1900
Which publication is considered the foundation of the Philippines Free Press?
College Folio of the University of the Philippines
Who became the editor of Philippines Herald in 1920?
Paz Marquez Benitez
Which story is considered the landmark of maturity of the Filipino writer in English?
Dead Stars
What style did many Filipino writers begin to write short stories without, in 1926?
Imitating the style of American fictionists
Who is considered one of the finest short story writers during the 1930s?
Rotor
What was the title of the story by Nick Joaquin that featured a mirror looking into the future and the past?
May Day Eve
Where was Nick Joaquin born?
Paco, Manila
What pen name did Nick Joaquin use?
Quijano de Manila
Where did Nick Joaquin work as a mozo (boy apprentice)?
Bakery in Pasay
What title was conferred upon Nick Joaquin in 1976?
National Artist of the Philippines for Literature
Which story by Nick Joaquin featured a mirror looking into the future and the past?
May Day Eve
What was the significance of President William McKinley's decision in April 1900?
It initiated the spread of literacy through American teachers
What influenced the development of a distinct form of the short story in the Philippines despite being under American influence?
The style of popular American fictionists
What marked the maturity of the Filipino writer in English according to the text?
Paz Marquez Benitez’s “Dead Stars” in 1925
During which decade were Rotor and Arguilla considered the finest short story writers?
1930s
What publication gave birth to the foundation of Philippines Free Press as mentioned in the text?
The College Folio of the University of the Philippines
What was the impact of American teachers, known as Thomasites, on Philippine literature in English?
They contributed to spreading literacy in the country
What was the title of Nick Joaquin's story that won the Philippines Free Press Short Story Contest in 1949?
May Day Eve
Where did Nick Joaquin work as a mozo (boy apprentice) after quitting school?
Bakery in Pasay
In which year did Nick Joaquin receive the National Artist Award for Literature?
1976
Which pen name did Nick Joaquin use?
Quijano de Manila
In which city was Nick Joaquin born?
Paco, Manila
Which work by Nick Joaquin featured a mirror that looks into the future and the past?
May Day Eve
What was the profession of Nick Joaquin's father?
Investor
At what age did Nick Joaquin's father pass away?
12
What type of award did Nick Joaquin receive in 1996?
Ramon Magsaysay Award for Literature Journalism, Literature, and Creative Communication Arts
What type of writing style did Nick Joaquin discover before reading works of Filipino authors such as Lope K. Santos and Rosauro Almario?
American literature
Study Notes
History of Philippine Literature
- English became the official medium of instruction in the Philippines in 1900.
- The Philippines Free Press was founded by the publication of The Philippine Magazine.
Nick Joaquin
- Nick Joaquin was born in Paco, Manila.
- He used the pen name Quijano de Manila.
- After quitting school, he worked as a mozo (boy apprentice) at the Philippines Herald.
- He received the National Artist Award for Literature in 1976.
- His father, Leocadio Joaquin, was a lawyer who passed away at the age of 44.
- Nick Joaquin discovered the style of magical realism before reading works of Filipino authors.
Development of Philippine Literature
- The landmark of maturity of the Filipino writer in English was marked by the story "May Day Eve" by Nick Joaquin.
- The story "May Day Eve" by Nick Joaquin featured a mirror looking into the future and the past.
- President William McKinley's decision in April 1900 had a significant impact on the development of Philippine literature.
- American teachers, known as Thomasites, influenced the development of a distinct form of the short story in the Philippines.
- The 1930s was the decade when Rotor and Arguilla were considered the finest short story writers.
Nick Joaquin's Works
- Nick Joaquin's story "May Day Eve" won the Philippines Free Press Short Story Contest in 1949.
- He worked as a mozo (boy apprentice) at the Philippines Herald.
- He received the Ramon Magsaysay Award for Journalism, Literature, and Creative Communication in 1996.
Explore the historical development of Philippine literature in English, including the impact of American colonization and the role of English as a medium of instruction and publication. Learn about the early initiatives and publications that laid the foundation for the Philippine literary landscape.
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