12 Questions
What was the reason for Rizal's marriage proposal being rejected?
He refused to give up his Catholic faith and convert to Protestantism
What was the reason for Rizal stopping his writing for La Solidaridad in August 1891?
He wanted to give other Filipino writers a chance to write for the publication
Where did Rizal finish writing his manuscript for El Fili?
Biarritz
Why did Rizal move to Ghent from Brussels?
He wanted to escape the enticing attraction of petite Suzanne
What was the name of the printing shop where El Fili was published?
F.Meyer-Van Loo press
What was the title of Rizal's unfinished novel with 20 pages?
Makamisa
Who was the secretary of the Asociation Hispano-Filipina?
Dr. Dominador Gomez
Who was the ruler of Spain during the minority of Alfonso XIII?
Queen Regent Maria Cristina
Who was arrested in Calamba and shipped out of Manila on September 6, 1890?
Paciano, Antonio Lopez, and Silvestre Ubaldo
Who was a member of the Spanish ministry mentioned in the text?
Bacerra and Maura
Who was a friend of Rizal and coworker in the Propaganda movement?
Jose Ma. Panganiban
Who busted Antonio Luna, leading to a fight with Rizal?
Nellie Boustead
Study Notes
Rizal's Life in Madrid
- Arrived in Madrid in August 1890
- Almost fought duels with Antonio Luna and Wenceslao E. Retana
- Involved with Asociación Hispano-Filipina, with Dr. Dominador Gomez as secretary
- Met Senior Fabie, minister of colonies, and Marcelo H. Del Pilar, acting lawyer
El Filibusterismo
- Wrote El Filibusterismo, finishing the manuscript in Biarritz, France in March 1891
- Revised the manuscript in Brussels, completing 20 chapters by May 30, 1891
- Antonio Luna helped with the publication
- Printed at F. Meyer-Van Loo press, with 279 pages and 36 chapters
- Sent copies to Basa and Sixto Lopez on September 18, 1891
Personal Life and Relationships
- Proposed to Nellie Boustead, but was rejected due to refusing to convert to Protestantism and her mother's disapproval
- Fell in love with Suzanne Pettie, a Belgian girl, but moved to Ghent to escape her charms
- Met Jose Alejandro and Edilberto Evangelista in Ghent
Other Events
- Paciano, Antonio Lopez, Silvestre Ubaldo, Teong, and Dandoy were deported to Mindoro in September 1890
- Governor General Valeriano Weyler committed injustices
- Jose Ma. Panganiban, a friend and co-worker, died in Barcelona on August 19, 1890
- Rizal's parents were forced to leave their home, with Narcisa's wife, Antonio Lopez, staying behind
Test your knowledge of the key events that took place in August 1890, including the developments surrounding the Asociation Hispano-Filipina and the involvement of notable figures such as Antonio Luna, Marcelo H. Del Pilar, and Governor General Valeriano Weyler. Learn about the newspaper publications and the deportees of the time. Get ready to dive into the history of the Philippines!
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