Jose Rizal's Return to the Philippines
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Why did Rizal return to the Philippines in 1887?

  • To operate on his mother's eyes
  • To serve his people who had long been oppressed by Spanish tyrants (correct)
  • To find out for himself how the Noli and his writings were affecting Filipinos and Spaniards in the Philippines
  • To inquire why Leonor Rivera remained silent
  • What was Rizal's first task upon returning to Calamba, Laguna?

  • Establish a medical clinic (correct)
  • Treat his mother's eye cataracts
  • Perform surgical operation on his mother's eyes
  • Write about his voyage
  • How did Rizal refer to himself during his time in Calamba?

  • Doctor of the People
  • Healer of Calamba
  • Doctor Uliman (correct)
  • Medical Savior
  • What did Rizal find upon his return to Calamba?

    <p>His family enjoying good health</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How did Rizal's mother react upon his return to Calamba?

    <p>She shed tears of joy</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Rizal's Return to the Philippines

    • Rizal returned to the Philippines in 1887 after completing his studies in Europe.

    Life in Calamba

    • Rizal's first task upon returning to Calamba, Laguna was to tend to his family's acreage, which was being managed by a German, Luis T. Hochstadt.
    • Rizal referred to himself as "peasant" during his time in Calamba, reflecting his humble and down-to-earth lifestyle.
    • Upon his return to Calamba, Rizal found that his family's property was heavily mortgaged and the locals were dissatisfied with the Spanish colonial authorities.
    • Rizal's mother, Teodora Alonso Realonda, was overjoyed upon his return to Calamba, as she had been worried about his safety in Europe.

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    Test your knowledge of Jose Rizal's decision to return to the Philippines in 1887-1888 with this quiz. Explore the reasons behind his return and assess your understanding of his motivations, including his desire to serve his oppressed people and the impact of his writings.

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