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What was the original surname of Jose Rizal's family before adopting 'MERCADO' in 1731?
What was the original surname of Jose Rizal's family before adopting 'MERCADO' in 1731?
In what year was Jose Rizal's father, Francisco Mercado Rizal, born?
In what year was Jose Rizal's father, Francisco Mercado Rizal, born?
Where did Teodora Alonso Realonda study, as mentioned in the text?
Where did Teodora Alonso Realonda study, as mentioned in the text?
What does the surname 'RIZAL' mean, as given by the Spanish Alcalde Mayor of Laguna?
What does the surname 'RIZAL' mean, as given by the Spanish Alcalde Mayor of Laguna?
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How many children did Jose Rizal's parents have, as listed in the text?
How many children did Jose Rizal's parents have, as listed in the text?
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What occupation did Jose Rizal's mother, Dona Teodora, engage in?
What occupation did Jose Rizal's mother, Dona Teodora, engage in?
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At what age did the protagonist start sketching with pencil, molding clay, and wax objects?
At what age did the protagonist start sketching with pencil, molding clay, and wax objects?
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Which family member had a significant influence on the protagonist's physical activities like horse riding and walking?
Which family member had a significant influence on the protagonist's physical activities like horse riding and walking?
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When did the protagonist make his first pilgrimage to Antipolo?
When did the protagonist make his first pilgrimage to Antipolo?
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Which ancestry contributed to the protagonist's serious nature, frugality, patience, and love for children?
Which ancestry contributed to the protagonist's serious nature, frugality, patience, and love for children?
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Who was FATHER LEONCIO LOPEZ in relation to the protagonist?
Who was FATHER LEONCIO LOPEZ in relation to the protagonist?
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What was the protagonist's earliest childhood memory related to?
What was the protagonist's earliest childhood memory related to?
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Study Notes
Jose Rizal's Family
- The original surname of Jose Rizal's family was 'Lam-co' before adopting 'Mercado' in 1731.
- Francisco Mercado Rizal, Jose Rizal's father, was born in 1818.
Jose Rizal's Mother
- Teodora Alonso Realonda studied at the Colegio de Sta. Rosa.
- She was a businesswoman who managed the family's farm and other properties.
Jose Rizal's Early Life
- The surname 'Rizal' means 'origin' or 'birthplace' in Spanish.
- Jose Rizal's parents had 11 children.
- Jose Rizal started sketching with pencil, molding clay, and wax objects at the age of five.
- His uncle, Manuel, had a significant influence on his physical activities like horse riding and walking.
Jose Rizal's Childhood
- He made his first pilgrimage to Antipolo at the age of eight.
- His Chinese ancestry contributed to his serious nature, frugality, patience, and love for children.
- Father Leoncio Lopez was the protagonist's teacher and confidant.
- One of Jose Rizal's earliest childhood memories is related to the 'horrors ofhell' and 'fires of purgatory' that he learned from his mother.
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Test your knowledge on the life of Jose Rizal based on the events from his birth to early life in Chapter 1. Questions cover details like his baptism, parents, birthplace, education, and more.
