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Who was the head of the court martial that tried Rizal?
Lt.Col. Jose Togores Arjona
What was the Judge Advocate General's opinion regarding Rizal's properties after the investigation?
His properties must be issued with an order of attachment
What was the penalty for the crimes of rebellion and sedition?
Life imprisonment to death
When was Rizal's execution scheduled?
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Where was Rizal's trial held?
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What did Rizal read in his last hours?
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What did Rizal dedicate to Josephine Bracken?
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What did Rizal do in his last hour, according to Rev. Bernardino Nozaleda?
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What was the date when Jose Rizal departed from Dapitan?
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Where did Rizal depart from to go to Barcelona?
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How many people were arrested in connection with the Katipunan?
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What was the name of the agent of Tabacalera who tried to persuade Rizal to step ashore in Singapore?
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What was the duration of Rizal's investigation before Judge Advocate Colonel Francisco Olive?
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Where was Rizal locked up after his return to Manila?
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What type of evidences were used against Rizal during his trial?
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What was the main reason why Rizal refused to be blindfolded?
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What was the method used to torture Rizal's brother Paciano to make him sign a statement?
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What was the occupation of Lt. Taviel de Andrade?
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How many Filipino volunteer troops composed the firing squad?
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What was Rizal holding in his right hand during his march to the field of his execution?
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What was the time when Rizal began his march to the field of his execution?
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How many rifles were loaded with live bullets?
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What was the reaction of Dr. Felipe Ruiz Castillo upon taking Rizal's vital signs and pulse rate?
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Who did Rizal ask to ask their father for forgiveness in his last letter?
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Study Notes
Jose Rizal's Final Days
- Jose Rizal departed Dapitan on July 31, 1896, and arrived in Manila Bay on August 6, 1896, but failed to catch the mail boat to Spain.
- On September 3, 1896, Rizal departed for Barcelona on board the Isla de Panay with letters of introduction from the Governor General to the Secretaries of War and Foreign Affairs in Spain.
Katipunan's Betrayal and Rizal's Arrest
- The Katipunan was betrayed on August 19, 1896, leading to the arrest and torture of its members, including Bonifacio.
- At least 4,377 people were arrested, but Bonifacio and most of the leaders escaped to safe hiding places.
- When Rizal's ship, Isla de Panay, reached Singapore, a Filipino fellow passenger and a captain tried to persuade Rizal to step ashore and save his life, but Rizal refused.
Rizal's Trial and Sentencing
- A special military court summoned Rizal to appear before them when the Isla de Panay reached Suez.
- Rizal was heavily guarded and locked in Fort Santiago on November 3, 1896.
- After a 5-day investigation, Rizal was informed of the charges against him, including rebellion, sedition, and illegal association.
- Rizal was sentenced to death by firing squad on December 26, 1896, and was executed on December 30, 1896.
Rizal's Last Hours
- Rizal read the Bible and Thomas à Kempis's Imitation of Christ, and wrote the poem "Mi Ultimo Adiós" in his last hours.
- He also wrote letters to his family and friends, asking for forgiveness and declaring his innocence.
- Rizal was said to have recanted his statements against the Catholic Church and returned to the faith before his execution.
Facts on Rizal's Death
- Rizal knew he was a dead man since his trial had been a sham.
- Rizal was executed in Bagumbayan (now the Luneta) on December 30, 1896, at 7:00 am, dressed in a black suit with a white vest.
- Rizal was accompanied by his military-appointed counsel and two fathers, and was tied at the elbows as he walked to the execution site.
- The firing squad consisted of six to eight Filipino volunteer troops, with only one rifle loaded with a live bullet to ease the guilt of the executioners.
- Rizal refused to be blindfolded and insisted on facing his executioners, but this was denied.
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This quiz covers the events leading to Jose Rizal's departure from Dapitan, his failed attempt to catch the mail boat to Spain, and his eventual arrest due to the Katipunan's betrayal.
