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What event frustrated the plans in the text, causing Padre Florentino to bow to God's will?

  • Throwing the treasure chest into the sea
  • A lack of preparation
  • The death of Maria Clara (correct)
  • Simoun's peaceful death

Who was Ibarra and what impression did he make among the guests during the dinner?

  • A wealthy Filipino returning from Europe who impressed the guests (correct)
  • A young revolutionary who angered the guests
  • A mysterious figure who was rude to the ladies
  • A disrespectful guest who clashed with Padre Damaso

What was Padre Damaso's reaction to Ibarra during the dinner?

  • He was impressed by Ibarra's wealth
  • He was rude and tried to discredit Ibarra (correct)
  • He introduced himself according to a German custom
  • He praised Ibarra's achievements

What did Padre Florentino do after watching Simoun die peacefully?

<p>He threw Simoun's treasure chest into the sea (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which character showed disrespect by being in a bad mood due to the food served at the dinner?

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What German custom did Ibarra follow during the dinner?

<p>Introducing himself to the ladies (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What did Lieutenant Guevara tell Ibarra about his father's death?

<p>Don Rafael accidentally killed a Spanish tax collector while defending a boy. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the fate of Don Rafael's body after he died?

<p>His body was removed from the cemetery by the parish priest. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why was Ibarra angered by the gravedigger's story?

<p>The gravedigger threw Don Rafael's corpse into the lake due to the rainy night. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Where did Ibarra vow to find out the truth about his father's death?

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Who did Ibarra visit after hearing about his father's sad story?

<p>Maria Clara (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What did the gravedigger tell Ibarra about the removal of Don Rafael's body from the cemetery?

<p>The corpse was thrown into the lake due to difficulties during a dark, rainy night. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why were there bitter comments in Rizal's letters in 1890?

<p>As a result of his family being persecuted and dispossessed. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What inspired the revolution according to the text?

<p>Witnesses alleging one of his speeches at Doroteo Ongjunco's house. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why did the Katipunan send an unknown emissary to Dapitan?

<p>Rizal's friends knew he would never sanction any violent movement. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What did Rizal whisper to his sister Trinidad before his execution?

<p>That there was something inside the lamp. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What did Rizal give his sister Trinidad before his execution?

<p>&quot;Mi Ultimo Adios&quot; or &quot;Last Farewell&quot; poem. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Where did Rizal spend his last twenty-four hours before his execution?

<p>In his death cell at Fort Santiago. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Flashcards

Maria Clara's Death's Impact

Padre Florentino's actions were influenced by the death of Maria Clara, leading to acceptance of God's will.

Ibarra's Status and Impression

Ibarra, a wealthy Filipino returning from Europe, made a favourable impression on the guests at the dinner.

Padre Damaso's Dinner Reaction

Padre Damaso reacted poorly to Ibarra at the dinner, trying to discredit him.

Simoun's Treasure Disposal

Padre Florentino threw Simoun's treasure into the sea after watching him peacefully die.

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Padre Damaso's Mood at Dinner

Padre Damaso's bad mood at the dinner was evident from his negative reactions to the food.

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Ibarra's German Custom

Ibarra followed German custom by introducing himself to the women present during the dinner.

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Guevara's Report on Don Rafael

Lieutenant Guevara explained Don Rafael's death by defending a boy and accidentally killing a Spanish collector.

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Don Rafael's Burial

Don Rafael's body was removed from the cemetery and disposed of by the parish priest.

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Ibarra's Anger's Source

The gravedigger's story of throwing Don Rafael's body into a lake due to circumstances in a rainy night angered Ibarra.

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Ibarra's Investigative Mission

Ibarra vowed to find the truth about his father's death in San Diego.

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Ibarra's Visit After Hearing Don Rafael's Story

Ibarra visited Maria Clara after hearing the unfortunate story of Don Rafael's death.

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Gravedigger's Story on Don Rafael's Removal

The gravedigger disclosed that Don Rafael's body was thrown into a lake due to bad weather conditions.

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Letters' Bitter Tone (1890)

Rizal's letters in 1890 displayed bitterness due to family persecution and dispossession.

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Revolution's Source (according to text)

Rizal's speeches, especially one at Doroteo Ongjunco's residence, allegedly inspired the revolution.

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Katipunan's Emissary to Dapitan

The Katipunan sent an unknown messenger to Dapitan because Rizal's friends believed he wouldn't support violence.

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Rizal's Last Words to Sister

Rizal whispered to his sister about something inside a lamp before his execution.

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Rizal's Gift to Sister

Rizal gave his sister his poem "Mi Ultimo Adios" before execution.

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Rizal's Last Hours' Location

Rizal spent his final 24 hours in his death cell at Fort Santiago.

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Study Notes

Noli Me Tangere Novel

  • The novel has 63 chapters and an epilogue.
  • The story begins with a reception at Capitan Tiago's house in Calle Anloague on October 30.
  • The reception is in honor of Crisostomo Ibarra, a young and rich Filipino who has just returned after seven years of study in Europe.

Characters

  • Crisostomo Ibarra: the only son of Don Rafael Ibarra and a fiancé of beautiful Maria Clara.
  • Padre Damaso: a priest who is in a bad mood and tries to discredit Ibarra's remarks.
  • Capitan Tiago (Santiago de los Santos): a friend of Don Rafael Ibarra and supposed father of Maria Clara.
  • Maria Clara: the beautiful fiancée of Crisostomo Ibarra.
  • Don Rafael Ibarra: a rich and brave man who defended a helpless boy from a Spanish tax collector.

Plot

  • Ibarra arrives at Capitan Tiago's house and produces a favorable impression among the guests, except Padre Damaso.
  • Ibarra learns about his father's sad story from Lieutenant Guevara and vows to find out the truth about his father's death.
  • Ibarra visits Maria Clara, his childhood sweetheart, and they have a romantic reunion.
  • Ibarra visits his father's grave in San Diego and learns that the corpse was removed from the cemetery and thrown into the lake.

Jose Rizal

  • Rizal spent his last 24 hours in his death cell where he received letters from his family.
  • He wrote a last farewell poem, "Mi Ultimo Adios" or "Last Farewell", inside a lamp.
  • He walked from Fort Santiago to Bagumbayan field, where he was executed, with a clear conscience and a smile on his lips.
  • Rizal's friends knew his opposition to armed rebellion.
  • The Katipunan sent an emissary to Dapitan, who was unknown to him, because those who knew him were aware that he would never sanction any violent movement.

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