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What was the cost of a bath for Jose Rizal?
Jose Rizal spent 3 pesos for a draw in the lottery.
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Who was Jose Rizal engaged to while he was attracted to Consuelo?
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What was the specific reason José Rizal could not complete his doctorate in medicine?
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Which subject did Rizal receive the grade 'Bueno' in during his medical studies?
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Which professional qualification did José Rizal obtain that allowed him to practice but not teach medicine?
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How many subjects with a scholarship did José Rizal achieve 'Sobresaliente' in during his study of Philosophy and Letters?
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What distinction did Rizal achieve in his subject 'Greek 1'?
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In which city did José Rizal work as an assistant to Dr. Louis de Weckert to improve his ophthalmological knowledge?
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What grade did José Rizal obtain in 'Universal History 1' during his Philosophy and Letters studies?
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Which award was received by José Rizal for his performance in Arabic Language?
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Study Notes
Jose Rizal's Personal Life
- Jose Rizal would often visit others' houses but took baths infrequently due to the 35-centavo cost.
- He would brag about not taking a bath for a month.
- His only vice was spending 3 pesos on lottery draws.
Jose Rizal's Social Life
- He attended theatres in Madrid and visited libraries, lectures, religious fiestas, and operas to make the most of his time.
- He would visit friends at the Paterno residence or socialize at the Puerta del Sol.
- He did not have time or money for wine and women.
Universidad Central de Madrid
- The university was a hub for liberals, conservatives, republicans, monarchists, and revolutionists.
- Jose Rizal was drawn to the liberals, particularly Dr. Miguel Morayta, an advocate for freedom and self-determination.
- Liberal students from South America and Spain's colonies looked up to Dr. Morayta as their champion, but he was seen as a rebel by his colleagues.
- University authorities expelled Dr. Morayta, leading to clashes between his supporters and opponents on campus and in the streets of Madrid.
Jose Rizal's Love Life
- Jose Rizal would visit Don Pablo Ortega Y Rey's house every Saturday, where he met Don Ortega's daughters, Consuelo and Pilar.
- He was attracted to Consuelo and would give her flowers; Consuelo reciprocated his feelings.
- Jose wrote a love poem, "A la Señorita C.O.Y.R.," for Consuelo but did not pursue the romance due to his engagement to Leonor Rivera and his friend Eduardo de Lete's interest in Consuelo.
- Jose left Madrid in the summer of 1883 to forget Consuelo, who later married Eduardo de Lete, who became Jose's secret enemy.
Circulo Hispano-Filipino
- Jose Rizal met other Filipinos and liberals at the Circulo Hispano-Filipino, a social group that organized informal programs, including poetry readings and debates.
- The group asked him to compose a poem, and he wrote "Me Piden Versos" ("They Ask Me [For] Verses"), expressing the sentiments of a poet constrained to please his audience.
Rizal's Medical Studies
- Rizal studied medicine in the Philippines but failed to complete his doctorate due to not submitting his thesis and paying fees.
- He earned grades of Aprobado in History of the Medical Science, Bueno in Surgical Analysis Applied to the Medical Science, and Sobresaliente in Advanced Normal and Pathological Histology.
- Rizal received a licentiate in medicine, allowing him to practice but not teach medicine.
Rizal's Philosophy and Literature Studies
- Rizal pursued studies in philosophy and literature, earning grades of Saliente in Universal History 1, Sobresaliente in General Literature, and Sobresaliente in Universal History 2.
- He excelled in Greek and Latin Literature, earning a Sobresaliente grade.
- Rizal achieved Sobresaliente with a prize in Greek 1, and Sobresaliente with a scholarship in Spanish Language and Arabic Language.
- He earned the degree Licenciado en Filosofia y Letras (Licentiate in Philosophy and Letters) from the Universidad Central de Madrid with a rating of Sobresaliente.
Rizal's Ophthalmology Experience
- Rizal worked as an ophthalmology assistant to Dr. Louis de Weckert in Paris.
- He furthered his medical knowledge by working with renowned ophthalmologists Javier Galezowsky and Otto Becker in Germany.
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Description
This quiz is about the daily habits and activities of Jose Rizal, a Filipino national hero. It covers his personal hygiene, leisure activities, and social habits. Test your knowledge about Rizal's daily life.
