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Where did Rizal derive his nickname 'Pepe' from?
Where did Rizal derive his nickname 'Pepe' from?
- His childhood pet's name
- Derives from Jesus' putative father Joseph (correct)
- He named himself after José Bonaparte
- His middle name Protasio
Before medicine, what field did Rizal initially try to pursue?
Before medicine, what field did Rizal initially try to pursue?
- Engineering
- Law (correct)
- Painting
- Agriculture
Besides writing Noli Me Tangere and El Filibusterismo, what other artistic medium did Rizal use to express his beliefs?
Besides writing Noli Me Tangere and El Filibusterismo, what other artistic medium did Rizal use to express his beliefs?
- Music composition (correct)
- Political cartoons
- Sculpture
- Dance choreography
During his trial, what argument did Rizal use in his defense?
During his trial, what argument did Rizal use in his defense?
Which of Rizal's personal qualities is most emphasized in his national hero designation?
Which of Rizal's personal qualities is most emphasized in his national hero designation?
Who supported Rizal in his study abroad?
Who supported Rizal in his study abroad?
When Rizal was struggling financialy, he was the one who provided a 300 pesos loan to Rizal, enabling Rizal to print his novel.
When Rizal was struggling financialy, he was the one who provided a 300 pesos loan to Rizal, enabling Rizal to print his novel.
What was the inspiration behind the “Noli me Tangere” of Rizal?
What was the inspiration behind the “Noli me Tangere” of Rizal?
Where was Rizal’s place of exile?
Where was Rizal’s place of exile?
This was an unfinished novel of Rizal that only consist of 10 chapters.
This was an unfinished novel of Rizal that only consist of 10 chapters.
Study Notes
Rizal's Life and Works
- Rizal's nickname 'Pepe' is derived from his second name, Jose.
- Initially, Rizal pursued a career in painting before medicine.
- Besides writing, Rizal also used sculptures as an artistic medium to express his beliefs.
- During his trial, Rizal defended himself by arguing that his novels were not meant to inspire rebellion, but rather to inspire reform.
- Rizal's national hero designation emphasizes his patriotism.
- Rizal's study abroad was supported by his brother, Paciano.
- When Rizal was struggling financially, his friend, Fernando Canon, provided a 300 pesos loan to enable Rizal to print his novel.
- The inspiration behind Rizal's "Noli me Tangere" was the social ills of the Philippines during the Spanish colonization.
- Rizal was exiled in Dapitan.
- Rizal's unfinished novel, "Makamisa", consists of only 10 chapters.
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