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What was one reason Father Margin Ferrando initially refused to admit Jose Rizal to Ateneo Municipal?
What was one reason Father Margin Ferrando initially refused to admit Jose Rizal to Ateneo Municipal?
Which group of students did Rizal belong to during his first year in Ateneo?
Which group of students did Rizal belong to during his first year in Ateneo?
What system did the Jesuits use to rank students in Ateneo?
What system did the Jesuits use to rank students in Ateneo?
What type of education system was implemented by the Jesuits at Ateneo?
What type of education system was implemented by the Jesuits at Ateneo?
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Which empire was Rizal placed in upon his admission to Ateneo?
Which empire was Rizal placed in upon his admission to Ateneo?
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What was the primary reason for Rizal adopting the surname 'Rizal' at Ateneo?
What was the primary reason for Rizal adopting the surname 'Rizal' at Ateneo?
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Who was Rizal's first professor at Ateneo Municipal?
Who was Rizal's first professor at Ateneo Municipal?
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What organization was Rizal active in during his time at Ateneo?
What organization was Rizal active in during his time at Ateneo?
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What significant image did Rizal carve during his time at Ateneo?
What significant image did Rizal carve during his time at Ateneo?
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What was the former name of Ateneo Municipal before 1859?
What was the former name of Ateneo Municipal before 1859?
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Which subject did Rizal NOT study under a professional at Ateneo?
Which subject did Rizal NOT study under a professional at Ateneo?
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What did Rizal write about during his fourth year in Ateneo?
What did Rizal write about during his fourth year in Ateneo?
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What was Rizal's experience at the University of Santo Tomas primarily characterized by?
What was Rizal's experience at the University of Santo Tomas primarily characterized by?
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What did Father Lleonart request Rizal to do after seeing his carving?
What did Father Lleonart request Rizal to do after seeing his carving?
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Who was Segunda Katigbak in relation to Rizal?
Who was Segunda Katigbak in relation to Rizal?
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Why was Rizal accepted into Marian Congregation?
Why was Rizal accepted into Marian Congregation?
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What was the main theme of the poems Rizal wrote under Professor Father Francisco Paula de Sanchez?
What was the main theme of the poems Rizal wrote under Professor Father Francisco Paula de Sanchez?
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Which literary work by Rizal was staged by the Ateneans during a feast day celebration?
Which literary work by Rizal was staged by the Ateneans during a feast day celebration?
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What is the significance of Rizal's poem A La Juventud Filipino in Philippine literature?
What is the significance of Rizal's poem A La Juventud Filipino in Philippine literature?
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In which year did Rizal complete his surveying course at Ateneo?
In which year did Rizal complete his surveying course at Ateneo?
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What was the title Rizal earned upon finishing his surveying course?
What was the title Rizal earned upon finishing his surveying course?
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What romantic gesture did Rizal use to communicate with Leonor Valenzuela?
What romantic gesture did Rizal use to communicate with Leonor Valenzuela?
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What prompted Rizal to study medicine at the University of Santo Tomas?
What prompted Rizal to study medicine at the University of Santo Tomas?
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What type of literary work is The Council of the Gods?
What type of literary work is The Council of the Gods?
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What prize did Rizal receive for being the brightest pupil in his class?
What prize did Rizal receive for being the brightest pupil in his class?
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Which city did Rizal visit without informing his father during summer vacation?
Which city did Rizal visit without informing his father during summer vacation?
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Who was Rizal's landlady while he boarded in Intramuros?
Who was Rizal's landlady while he boarded in Intramuros?
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Which book was Rizal's first favorite novel that left a strong impression on him?
Which book was Rizal's first favorite novel that left a strong impression on him?
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How many medals did Rizal win at the end of his fourth year in Ateneo?
How many medals did Rizal win at the end of his fourth year in Ateneo?
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Which professor inspired Rizal to study harder and write poetry?
Which professor inspired Rizal to study harder and write poetry?
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At what age did Rizal graduate with the degree of Bachelor of Arts?
At what age did Rizal graduate with the degree of Bachelor of Arts?
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What did Rizal feel about his scholastic work at the end of his third year?
What did Rizal feel about his scholastic work at the end of his third year?
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Study Notes
Rizal's Early Education
- Jose Rizal entered the Ateneo Municipal, a Jesuit college in 1872, after passing entrance exams at the College of San Juan De Letran.
- His family name was changed to Rizal at the Ateneo to avoid suspicion from Spanish authorities.
- The Jesuits' educational system was based on rigid discipline, humanities, and religious instruction.
- Students were divided into "empires" (Roman or Carthaginian) and competed for rank, with the best student becoming "Emperor."
- Rizal was initially placed at the bottom of his class but excelled, becoming "Emperor" and winning a religious prize in his first year.
- To improve his Spanish, Rizal took private lessons at Santa Isabel College during recess.
Rizal's Academic Success
- Rizal continued his academic success in the following years, receiving excellent grades and a gold medal in his second year.
- He read widely, including "The Count of Monte Cristo" and "Universal History" by Cesar Cantu.
- In his third year, Rizal's grades remained excellent, but he won only one medal in Latin.
- He became an "interno" (intern) in his fourth year and was described by his professor, Padre Francisco de Paula Sanchez, as a model student.
- Rizal topped his class and won five medals at the end of the fourth year.
- He graduated with "Highest Honor" in 1877, receiving a Bachelor of Arts degree.
Rizal's Extracurricular Activities
- Rizal actively participated in the Marian Congregation and was also a member of the Academy of Spanish Literature and Academy of Natural Sciences.
- He studied painting and sculpture, and carved an image of the Virgin Mary that was placed on the door of the Ateneo dormitory.
Literary Works
- Rizal wrote several poems during his time at the Ateneo, including "A La Juventud Filipino" (To the Filipino Youth).
- His poems were pro-Spanish but were significant for expressing a sense of Filipino nationalism.
Early Romances
- Rizal experienced his first romance with Segunda Katigbak but she was already engaged.
- He had romantic relationships with other women including "Miss L," Leonor Valenzuela, and Leonor Rivera.
Transition to University of Santo Tomas
- Rizal pursued a surveying course at Ateneo, excelling and obtaining gold medals in agriculture and topography.
- He later enrolled at the University of Santo Tomas, motivated by the advice of Father Pablo Ramon to study medicine to treat his mother's blindness.
- Rizal's decision was also influenced by his dissatisfaction with the Dominicans at UST, who he claimed were hostile to Filipino students and discriminated against them based on race.
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Explore the transformative early education of Jose Rizal at the Ateneo Municipal, where he overcame challenges to become an academic leader. This quiz delves into his initial struggles, achievements, and the educational system that shaped his formative years.
