Noli Me Tangere Quiz
40 Questions
0 Views

Choose a study mode

Play Quiz
Study Flashcards
Spaced Repetition
Chat to lesson

Podcast

Play an AI-generated podcast conversation about this lesson

Questions and Answers

Who was fatally wounded in the forest?

  • Elías (correct)
  • Sisa
  • Basilio
  • Ibarra

    • The sacristan mayor was innocent in the storyline regarding the stolen sacred objects.

    False

    What did Elías ask Basilio to build for their bodies?

    a funeral pyre

    What was Ibarra's main goal upon returning to the Philippines?

    <p>To set up a school</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Elías instructed Ibarra to lie down and cover him with ______ to conceal his presence.

    <p>grass</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Fray Dámaso supported Ibarra throughout his endeavors.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What did Elías tell Basilio to do with the gold he finds?

    <p>Go to school</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who aided Ibarra in escaping from prison?

    <p>Elías</p> Signup and view all the answers

    María Clara became a nun in the story.

    <p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Ibarra's father, Don Rafael Ibarra, was accused of being a __________.

    <p>heretic</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the following characters with their roles:

    <p>Ibarra = Protagonist and educated young man María Clara = Ibarra's betrothed Fray Dámaso = Antagonistic friar Elías = Mysterious ally who helps Ibarra</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What significant event happened on Christmas Eve in the story?

    <p>Elías woke up fatally wounded.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The body of ______ was never found after the sacristan mayor killed him.

    <p>Crispín</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What did Ibarra accuse María Clara of?

    <p>Betraying him</p> Signup and view all the answers

    María Clara was actually Captain Tiago's biological daughter.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the characters with their final fates:

    <p>Ibarra = Fled by boat Elías = Died in the forest Basilio = Cradled his mother Sisa Tiago = Addicted to opium</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What did the beautiful crazy woman at the convent do?

    <p>Cried and cursed the heavens</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What did the Governor-General do for Ibarra?

    <p>Nullified Ibarra's excommunication</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Fray Salvi framed Ibarra to stop him from marrying __________.

    <p>María Clara</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What profession did Captain Tiago hold?

    <p>Wealthy hacendero</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who is the character known for seeking reforms and writing in a cryptographic alphabet?

    <p>Filosofo Tacio</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Basilio is Sisa’s 10-year-old son and plays a major role in El Filibusterismo.

    <p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What tragic fate befalls Crispín in the story?

    <p>He was unjustly accused of stealing money and killed.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Doña Victorina tries to pass herself off as _____ by putting on heavy make-up.

    <p>Spanish</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the characters with their descriptions:

    <p>Doña Pía Alba = Mother of María Clara Padre Hernando de la Sibyla = Short Dominican friar Don Tiburcio de Espadaña = Married to Doña Victorina Narcisa = Mother of Basilio and Crispín</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary motivation of Elías in the novel?

    <p>To revolutionize the country and end Spanish oppression</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Alfonso Linares is revealed to be a competent lawyer in the story.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does Elías wish for Basilio to do after his death?

    <p>Bury him by burning in exchange for gold.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Captain Basilio is known for being an _____ husband to Sisa.

    <p>abusive</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who is the protagonist of Noli Me Tangere?

    <p>Juan Crisóstomo Ibarra y Magsalin</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Noli Me Tangere was first published in 1887 in Manila.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who provided financial aid to Rizal for printing Noli Me Tangere?

    <p>Máximo Viola</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The novel Noli Me Tangere was completed by José Rizal in __________.

    <p>December 1886</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the characters from Noli Me Tangere with their descriptions:

    <p>Juan Crisóstomo Ibarra = Protagonist, son of Don Rafael Ibarra María Clara = Ibarra's fiancée, raised by Capitán Tiago Dámaso Verdolagas = Cruel priest and former parish curate Don Santiago de los Santos = Known as Capitán Tiago, father of María Clara</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What financial support did Rizal receive to print his book?

    <p>P300 for 2,000 copies</p> Signup and view all the answers

    María Clara is considered the most beautiful girl in Manila.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In what city was Noli Me Tangere printed?

    <p>Berlin</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Dámaso Verdolagas is known as __________ priest during the story.

    <p>a cruel</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What year was Noli Me Tangere finished?

    <p>1886</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Noli Me Tangere Summary

    • Published: 1887 in Berlin
    • Author: José Rizal, Filipino national hero and polymath
    • Original Title: Noli Me Tangere (Latin for "Touch Me Not")
    • Protagonist: Juan Crisóstomo Ibarra (Ibarra or Crisóstomo)
    • Ibarra's Background: Son of Don Rafael Ibarra, a Filipino businessman, studied in Europe for seven years.
    • María Clara: Ibarra's fiancée, raised by Capitán Tiago, celebrated beauty of San Diego
    • Capitán Tiago: Filipino businessman, cabeza de barangay (head of the barangay) of San Diego, father of María Clara.
    • Padre Dámaso: Franciscan friar, former curate of San Diego, known for harsh words and cruelty.
    • Elías: Ibarra's mysterious friend and ally, a revolutionary seeking freedom from Spanish oppression.
    • Pilosopo Tasyo: Another major character, seeking reforms, expressing his ideals in cryptographic writing.
    • Doña Victorina: Ambitious Filipina who mimics Spanish social customs, particularly in make-up.
    • Sisa: Disgraced mother of Basilio and Crispín, initially beautiful and loving, later driven to derangement due to hardship.
    • Basilio: Sisa's 10-year-old son, acolyte, faces losses, crucial role in El Filibusterismo.
    • Crispín: Sisa's 7-year-old son, unjustly accused of stealing, killed by the church sacristan.
    • Padre Hernando de la Sibyla: Dominican friar, tasked with observing Crisóstomo Ibarra.
    • Padre Bernardo Salví: Franciscan curate, desires María Clara, framed Ibarra.
    • Chief of the Guardia Civil: Mortal enemy of the priests, husband of Doña Consolacion.
    • La Alféreza: Wife of the Alférez, former laundrywoman, abusive towards Sisa.
    • Don Tiburcio de Espadaña: Customs official, Doña Victorina's husband, ten years her junior, childless marriage.
    • Teniente Guevara: Distant relative of de Espanada, fraud, fiancé to Maria Clara.
    • Alfonso Linares: Distant nephew of de Espanada, fraud, fiancé to Maria Clara.
    • Tia Isabel: Powerful official, dislikes friars and corrupt officials, sympathizes with Ibarra.
    • Governor General: Powerful official, intervenes on Ibarra's behalf.
    • Don Filipo Lino: Linguist curate, delivers sermon during San Diego fiesta.

    Publishing Process

    • Rizal struggled financially, almost unable to have his novel printed.
    • Máximo Viola provided financial assistance (P300 for 2,000 copies).
    • Novel printed by Berliner Buchdruckerei-Actiengesellschaft in Berlin a bit ahead of the planned five months.

    Plot Summary

    • Ibarra returns to the Philippines, welcomed by Capitán Tiago.
    • Padre Dámaso insults Ibarra resulting in an argument.
    • Ibarra visits María Clara, despite Dámaso's slander.
    • Lieutenant Guevara reveals Don Rafael Ibarra's unjust death.
    • Dámaso seeks revenge.
    • Ibarra, wrongly accused and imprisoned.
    • Salví frames Ibarra.
    • Ibarra's escape with Elías.
    • Elías death and instruction to Basilio. María Clara becomes a nun.
    • Tiago addiction to Opium.

    Major Themes

    • Social Injustice: Explores the injustices inflicted upon Filipinos by the Spanish colonial government and religious institutions.
    • Filipino Identity: Examines the struggle of Filipinos to maintain their identity and culture under foreign rule.
    • Corruption: Highlighting the corruption within the Spanish colonial government and the Catholic church.
    • Love and Betrayal: Portrayal of Ibarra and María Clara's love and the subsequent betrayals.

    Studying That Suits You

    Use AI to generate personalized quizzes and flashcards to suit your learning preferences.

    Quiz Team

    Description

    Test your knowledge of José Rizal's 'Noli Me Tangere' through this engaging quiz. Explore the characters, significant events, and deeper meanings within the story. Perfect for students and fans of classic literature!

    More Like This

    Use Quizgecko on...
    Browser
    Open
    Browser
    Browser