Memoirs of the Philippine Revolution Quiz: Emilio Aguinaldo and Feliciano Jocson

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Questions and Answers

Why did Andres Bonifacio and his companions have to throw the arms they had bought overboard on their way home?

The boat was sinking and they had to lighten the load. (correct)

They were afraid the arms would be discovered by the Spanish authorities.

They wanted to hide the arms from the Spanish soldiers.

The arms were damaged and unusable.

What was the main reason Andres Bonifacio and his generals decided to turn back from their planned attack?

They encountered unexpected resistance from the Spanish forces and decided to retreat.

They received a message from President Baldomero Aguinaldo warning them of a large number of Spanish soldiers landing in the area. (correct)

They ran out of food and supplies for their soldiers.

They received news that their first position in Kulanta, Binakayan had already been captured by the enemy.

What was the main reason Bonifacio's soldiers were eager to continue the attack without having breakfast?

They were running low on supplies and needed to capture the Spanish detachment quickly.

They were eager to avenge their earlier losses and did not want to wait. (correct)

They were motivated by patriotism and did not want to delay the attack.

They were confident they could defeat the Spanish forces on an empty stomach.

What was the distance that Bonifacio's forces had to travel to reach their planned attack site?

A combination of 30 kilometers and 50 kilometers. Signup and view all the answers

What was the reason Bonifacio's forces had to stop and rest in Talisay for two days before continuing their attack?

They were finalizing their attack plans and strategy. Signup and view all the answers

How did Bonifacio's soldiers react when they received the news that their first position in Kulanta, Binakayan had been captured by the enemy?

They were saddened by the news and some of them went ahead on their own without waiting for transportation. Signup and view all the answers

Who introduced himself to Emilio Aguinaldo as a civil engineer from Italy?

Edilberto Evangelista Signup and view all the answers

What role was Edilberto Evangelista assigned by Aguinaldo?

Director general of natural resources and construction of trenches Signup and view all the answers

Who offered to help by supplying saltpeter from Manila for the munitions factory?

Feliciano Jocson Signup and view all the answers

Which two councils gave the sum of 20,000 pesos to Jose Alejandrino to buy guns in Hong Kong?

Magdalo and Magdiwang Signup and view all the answers

During which month and year did the events described in the text take place?

Both a and b Signup and view all the answers

What was Aguinaldo's role during the events described in the text?

Leader of the Philippine Revolution Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

The Planned Attack and Obstacles

Andres Bonifacio and his companions had to throw the arms they had bought overboard on their way home due to the presence of enemy ships.
The main reason Bonifacio and his generals decided to turn back from their planned attack was the arrival of enemy reinforcements.
Bonifacio's soldiers were eager to continue the attack without having breakfast, showing their enthusiasm for the battle.

The Journey to the Attack Site

Bonifacio's forces had to travel a distance of 40 kilometers to reach their planned attack site.
The reason Bonifacio's forces had to stop and rest in Talisay for two days before continuing their attack was due to the exhaustion of his soldiers.

Reaction to News and Introductions

When Bonifacio's soldiers received the news that their first position in Kulanta, Binakayan had been captured by the enemy, they were devastated.
Edilberto Evangelista introduced himself to Emilio Aguinaldo as a civil engineer from Italy.
Edilberto Evangelista was assigned the role of director of the munitions factory by Aguinaldo.

Offers of Help and Funding

Pio Valenzuela offered to help by supplying saltpeter from Manila for the munitions factory.
The Magdiwang and Magdalo councils gave the sum of 20,000 pesos to Jose Alejandrino to buy guns in Hong Kong.

Timeline and Roles

The events described in the text took place in November 1896.
Aguinaldo's role during the events described in the text was as a leader of the revolution.

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Test your knowledge on the primary source 'Mga Gunita ng Himagsikan' by Emilio Aguinaldo. Explore his memories, exploits, sacrifices, and views on events during the Philippine Revolution.

Emilio Aguinaldo's Memoirs of the Philippine Revolution