Jose Rizal: Family and Early Life Quiz

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Who was Jose Rizal's father?

Pantaleon Quintero

Teodora Alonso

Francisco Mercado (correct)

Manuel T.Hidalgo

Which sibling of Jose Rizal was a revolutionary general during the Philippine Revolution?

Paciano (correct)

Narcisa

Saturnina

Olimpia

Which of Jose Rizal's siblings died at a young age?

Maria

Concepcion (correct)

Trinidad

Soledad

Who was one of Jose Rizal's first teachers hired by his father?

Leon Monroy (A) Signup and view all the answers

What prominent lesson did Jose Rizal learn from his mother while being taught with "El Amigo de los Ninos"?

The story of the Moth (D) Signup and view all the answers

Which of Jose Rizal's uncles encouraged him to pursue his physical development?

Manuel Mercado (C) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following was NOT a poem written by Jose Rizal?

El Filibusterismo (B), Noli Me Tangere (D) Signup and view all the answers

What kind of stories did Jose Rizal's nanny tell him?

Stories of duwendes, ghosts, and aswangs (C) Signup and view all the answers

Where did Jose Rizal embark on his first trip to Europe?

Manila (C) Signup and view all the answers

During which trip did Jose Rizal secure endorsements from Pedro Paterno?

His first trip to Europe in 1882 (B) Signup and view all the answers

What was the primary reason for Jose Rizal's first trip to Europe?

To explore different cultures and broaden his experiences. (C) Signup and view all the answers

What was the title of the literary work that Jose Rizal submitted in 1879 during a contest?

A La Juventud Filipina (B) Signup and view all the answers

In what year did Jose Rizal submit an entry for the contest commemorating Miguel de Cervantes's death?

1880 (A) Signup and view all the answers

Why did Jose Rizal decide to continue his studies in Spain?

To broaden his knowledge and take advantage of better learning opportunities in Europe. (A) Signup and view all the answers

Which literary work by Jose Rizal was a one-act play satirizing both good and bad elements?

Junto al Pasig (A) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following cities did Jose Rizal stop at during his first trip to Europe?

Colombo (A) Signup and view all the answers

Where did Jose Rizal meet Dr.Feodor Jagor?

Berlin (A) Signup and view all the answers

What was the name of the book Rizal translated to Tagalog?

William Tell (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the meaning of the title "Noli Me Tangere"?

Touch Me Not (D) Signup and view all the answers

Where did Rizal spend his summer vacation in 1886?

Wilhelmsfeld (C) Signup and view all the answers

Who was Jose Rizal's friend who lent him money for printing the first 2,000 copies of his novel?

Maximo Viola (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the name of the painting that Rizal saw in Dresden?

The Sistine Madonna (C) Signup and view all the answers

Which city did Rizal arrive in on February 1886?

Heidelberg (A) Signup and view all the answers

Where did Rizal meet Dr.Hans Meyer?

Leipzig (A) Signup and view all the answers

What was the title of the paper that Jose Rizal delivered before the societies he joined?

Tagalische Verkunst (D) Signup and view all the answers

What was the primary reason Gov. Gen. Emilio Terrero requested Jose Rizal to leave the country?

The heretical nature of Noli Me Tangere (C) Signup and view all the answers

Which city did Jose Rizal visit before continuing his travels to the Americas?

Tokyo (A) Signup and view all the answers

Who was assigned to monitor Jose Rizal during his time in Manila?

Lt. Jose Taviel de Andrade (B) Signup and view all the answers

What significant event occurred on April 8, 1888, during Rizal's travel?

The entire boat was quarantined (A) Signup and view all the answers

What was Jose Rizal's first patient upon establishing his clinic in Calamba?

His mother (C) Signup and view all the answers

What was one cultural aspect Jose Rizal studied while in Hong Kong?

Chinese martial arts (A) Signup and view all the answers

Which society did Jose Rizal join that was focused on geographic studies?

Geographic Society (B) Signup and view all the answers

What did Jose Rizal study at the University of Santo Tomas?

Land Surveying (B) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a title Jose Rizal was awarded while studying at Ateneo?

Perito Agrimensor (D) Signup and view all the answers

Who was Jose Rizal's teacher during his Secondary Education?

Justiniano Aquino Cruz (C) Signup and view all the answers

What method did Jose Rizal's teacher during his Secondary Education use to discipline students?

He would use a short, thin stick. (B) Signup and view all the answers

What inspired some of the poems written by Jose Rizal during his time at Ateneo?

His close friendship with Fr. Francisco de Paula Sanchez. (A) Signup and view all the answers

What did Jose Rizal make sculptures out of when he was young?

Mud (B) Signup and view all the answers

What did Jose Rizal use to color the drawings he made surrounding his house?

Charcoal and juices of leaves and flowers. (C) Signup and view all the answers

Who was the mentor of Jose Rizal?

Fr. Pablo Pastells (D) Signup and view all the answers

What was the name of Rizal's masonic name?

Dimasalang (B) Signup and view all the answers

What were the main reasons Rizal took private lessons at the Hall of Sanz and Carbonell?

He wanted to learn how to shoot and fence. (D) Signup and view all the answers

What did Rizal find peculiar about Barcelona?

The indifference of the people during the summer vacation. (A) Signup and view all the answers

Which of these individuals did Rizal meet in Madrid?

A Spanish liberal who was exiled from the Philippines. (B) Signup and view all the answers

Why did Rizal join the Circulo Hispano Filipino?

To connect with other Filipino exiles and discuss reforms. (C) Signup and view all the answers

What was one of the key differences between freemasonry and the Catholic Church?

Freemasonry valued reason and universal brotherhood, while the Catholic Church emphasized faith and hierarchy. (D) Signup and view all the answers

What did Rizal study at the Universidad Central de Madrid?

Medicine and Philosophy and Letters (B) Signup and view all the answers

What did Rizal do to afford buying books despite his limited means?

He scrimped on food and clothing. (C) Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Life of Rizal

Rizal was born on June 19, 1861, in Calamba, Laguna.
His father was Francisco Mercado, and his mother was Teodora Alonso y Realonda.
Key siblings include Saturnina, Paciano, Narcisa, Olimpia, Lucia, Maria, Concepcion, Josefa, Trinidad, and Soledad.
His father hired tutors Lucas Padua and Leon Monroy for his initial education.
Dona Teodora, his mother, used "El Amigo de los Ninos" as a reader.
A significant lesson learned as a child was "The story of the Moth".
Uncle Gregorio instilled the importance of hard work, observational skills, and thought.
Uncle Jose encouraged artistic expression through sketching, painting, and sculpture.
Uncle Manuel promoted physical development through sports like swimming, fencing, and wrestling.
His yaya (nanny) shared stories to foster his imagination and creativity.
Rizal wrote poems including "Sa Aking Mga Kabata" and "Un Recuerdo de Mi Pueblo".
He made sculptures from mud.
He used charcoal and natural juices for art.
His secondary education was in Binan, Laguna, under Justiniano Aquino Cruz who disciplined students with a thin stick.
In 1872, he entered Ateneo Municipal at 11 years old.
He formed a close friendship with Fr. Francisco de Paula Sanchez.
Some of his poems written under Sanchez's guidance were: "Tragedy of St. Eustace," "In the Memory of My Town", "Intimate Alliance Between Religion and Good Education,” and “Through Education Motherland Receives Enlightenment".
Rizal had excellent achievements and graduated top of his class at Ateneo.
In Ateneo, he studied painting with Agustin Saez, sculpture with Teodoro Romualdo de Jesus, and honed skills in various crafts.
He joined the Marian Congregation.
His mentor was Fr. Pablo Pastells, S.J.
He also was a member of the Academy of Spanish Literature and Academy of Natural Sciences.
In 1877-1878, he studied land surveying at Ateneo.
He received a "perito agrimensor" title on November 25, 1881.
At the University of Santo Tomas, he studied Philosophy (1877-1878).
He won prizes at the Liceo Artistico Literario de Manila for his Literary Works, particularly "A La Juventud Filipina".
He also authored poems and wrote the play "Along the Pasig River", commissioned by Jesuits.
He received a silver quill and a prize for his poem about Cervantes.
In 1882, Rizal left Manila for Europe.
Rizal arrived in Paris on November 1885.
He worked as an assistant to Dr. Louis de Weckert.
He met with friends such as Pardo de Taveras, Juan Luna, and Felix Resurreccion Hidalgo.
He also composed songs like "La Deportacion" in this period.
In February 1886, he arrived in Heidelberg, Germany, where he assisted with the eye hospital.
He spent his summer in Wilhelmsfeld with a pastor to improve his German skills.
He also corresponded with Ferdinand Blumentritt.
He met with Dr. Friedrich Ratzel and others.
He translated works to Tagalog such as Schiller's "William Tell" and Andersen's fairy tales.
He was a member of the Anthropological Society, the Ethnographic Society, and the Geographic Society.
In 1887, he finished the novel, "Noli Me Tangere."
In 1888, he arrived in Liverpool and was met by Dr. Antonio Ma. Regidor.
Further, he was introduced to Dr. Reinhold Rost, a librarian who knew about the Malay languages and customs.
After the Noli Me Tangere was published, Jose Rizal began writing other works while in Paris, such as those for La Solidaridad.
Later, Rizal was to write and or publish the "El Filibusterismo", his second novel.
Jose Rizal was ordered to leave the Philippines, due to controversy surrounding the "Noli Me Tangere", by Gov. Gen. Emilio Terrero in 1890.
Rizal was sent into exile to the North Zamboanga.
He was ordered to live in Dapitan.
He continued to study medicinal plants and created an invention to aid the local people.
He wrote poems, such as "El Canto del Viajero", and "A Ricardo Carnicero" while he was in Dapitan.
In 1896, a safe conduct was issued that allowed him to return to Manila.
In 1896, he was imprisoned in Fort Santiago and tried.
He was convicted and sentenced to death.
Rizal was executed by firing squad on December 30, 1896.

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Test your knowledge about the life and family of Jose Rizal, the national hero of the Philippines. This quiz covers his upbringing, influential people in his life, and his early educational experiences. Discover how his family background shaped his revolutionary spirit and contributions to Philippine society.