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What was the reason for Rizal's marriage proposal being rejected?
What was the reason for Rizal's marriage proposal being rejected?
- He refused to convert to Catholicism
- Nelly's mother did not like him due to his Filipino heritage
- He refused to give up his Catholic faith and convert to Protestantism (correct)
- He was not financially stable
What was the reason for Rizal stopping his writing for La Solidaridad in August 1891?
What was the reason for Rizal stopping his writing for La Solidaridad in August 1891?
- He wanted to focus on his novel writing
- He was no longer interested in the cause
- He wanted to give other Filipino writers a chance to write for the publication (correct)
- He needed to take a break due to health reasons
Where did Rizal finish writing his manuscript for El Fili?
Where did Rizal finish writing his manuscript for El Fili?
- Paris
- Brussels
- Madrid
- Biarritz (correct)
Why did Rizal move to Ghent from Brussels?
Why did Rizal move to Ghent from Brussels?
What was the name of the printing shop where El Fili was published?
What was the name of the printing shop where El Fili was published?
What was the title of Rizal's unfinished novel with 20 pages?
What was the title of Rizal's unfinished novel with 20 pages?
Who was the secretary of the Asociation Hispano-Filipina?
Who was the secretary of the Asociation Hispano-Filipina?
Who was the ruler of Spain during the minority of Alfonso XIII?
Who was the ruler of Spain during the minority of Alfonso XIII?
Who was arrested in Calamba and shipped out of Manila on September 6, 1890?
Who was arrested in Calamba and shipped out of Manila on September 6, 1890?
Who was a member of the Spanish ministry mentioned in the text?
Who was a member of the Spanish ministry mentioned in the text?
Who was a friend of Rizal and coworker in the Propaganda movement?
Who was a friend of Rizal and coworker in the Propaganda movement?
Who busted Antonio Luna, leading to a fight with Rizal?
Who busted Antonio Luna, leading to a fight with Rizal?
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
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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!
