Philippine Literature Preludes and Si Jhun-Jhun

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What event was being celebrated at the Municipal Hall?

The birth of a child

A community festival

A wedding anniversary

The ninth death anniversary of the Juez (correct)

How did the man die at the Municipal Hall?

He was involved in an accident

He died while eating

He died singing (correct)

He collapsed from exhaustion

What was Nenita doing before she fell into a dream?

Cleaning the house

Watching a movie

Picking medicinal leaves

Preparing food (correct)

What did Nenita hear that made her feel guilty after she woke from her dream?

Her husband swearing at her (A) Signup and view all the answers

What type of brew was Nenita preparing?

A medicinal brew (A) Signup and view all the answers

How did Nenita feel about the judge?

She felt indifferent towards him (D) Signup and view all the answers

What was the public's attitude towards the judge?

They bore a grudge against him (C) Signup and view all the answers

What offset Nenita's sleep before her dream?

The desire to watch her favorite show (A) Signup and view all the answers

What task was Nenita preparing to do in the kitchen?

Deliver an order for Suman (A) Signup and view all the answers

What ingredients did Nenita need to complete for her husband's medicinal tea?

Five different kinds of leaves (A) Signup and view all the answers

What event is being commemorated in the story?

Her husband's death anniversary (C) Signup and view all the answers

How did Nenita feel about her husband's singing?

She was indifferent and did not understand it (A) Signup and view all the answers

What happened to her husband’s ability to sing after he became ill?

He had difficulty breathing while singing (B) Signup and view all the answers

Who did Nenita have to prepare breakfast for?

Her grandson (D) Signup and view all the answers

Which leaf did Nenita particularly mention needing to purchase on Thursdays?

Hierba Buena (D) Signup and view all the answers

What unusual occurrence did Nenita notice while picking leaves?

Her husband was singing faintly (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is Jhun-Jhun determined to hit with his slipper?

A dented can (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the relationship between Jhun-Jhun and Kuya Jaime?

Siblings (B) Signup and view all the answers

Why does Jhun-Jhun feel upset about Kuya Jaime?

He no longer plays with Jhun-Jhun. (A) Signup and view all the answers

What does Jhun-Jhun plan to do the next day?

Follow Kuya Jaime. (A) Signup and view all the answers

What kind of food did Jhun-Jhun go out to buy?

Pandesal (C) Signup and view all the answers

What emotional state does Jhun-Jhun express towards his kuya?

Curiosity (D) Signup and view all the answers

How does Jhun-Jhun feel about his kuya's change in behavior since he started working?

Disappointed (D) Signup and view all the answers

What does 'tira-tira' refer to in the context of Jhun-Jhun's memories?

Leftover food (A) Signup and view all the answers

What does the mother express when she pushes the father away?

Disinterest in his promises (D) Signup and view all the answers

What metaphor is used to describe the father's lost ability to speak?

The devil ate my words (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is suggested about the father's relationship with his employer?

The employer sought cheaper labor (B) Signup and view all the answers

How does the father respond after losing his job?

He retreats into silence (C) Signup and view all the answers

Which food item is not mentioned in the preparation of ox tongue?

Carrots (B) Signup and view all the answers

What does the narrator wish regarding the father's ability to speak?

That they could regain lost pleasures (A) Signup and view all the answers

What emotional state does the father display during his two days of silence?

Sadness and defeat (A) Signup and view all the answers

What does the phrase 'Lengua para diablo' imply about communication?

Communication can be deceptive (D) Signup and view all the answers

What did Jhun-Jhun notice was missing after the rally?

His own right slipper (A) Signup and view all the answers

What does the term 'kuya' refer to in this story?

An older brother (C) Signup and view all the answers

How did Jhun-Jhun's daily routine change after his kuya went missing?

He began selling newspapers and boiled bananas (C) Signup and view all the answers

What was Jhun-Jhun's nanay doing while waiting for news about Jaime?

Praying to an old transistor radio (A) Signup and view all the answers

Where did Jhun-Jhun and his nanay search for Kuya Jaime?

At various military camps (D) Signup and view all the answers

Which item did Jhun-Jhun secretly wear to the rallies?

His kuya's left slipper (A) Signup and view all the answers

What emotional state did Jhun-Jhun's nanay display when they learned about Jaime's disappearance?

Sorrow (A) Signup and view all the answers

What cultural aspect is highlighted in Jhun-Jhun's experiences?

Traditional Filipino games (B) Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Preludes

A man dies during a party at the Municipal Hall, while singing.
His wife, Nenita, is home, dreaming about Willy Revillame, when she feels her husband's presence in the living room.
Nenita is busy preparing for the judge's daughters who are returning from America and Europe.
Nenita remembers her husband's illness and how his singing voice was affected.
Nenita cannot understand why her husband’s brothers and sisters make such a fuss over his singing.
Nenita recounts a story about her husband's past, when he was a mason for a Spanish mestizo.
Nenita remembers her father being fired and how he was unable to speak for two days, after being sacked.
Nenita expresses a desire to experience the luxury of being completely pampered and indulged.

Si Jhun-Jhun, Noong Bago Ideklara ang Batas Militar

Children play Tumbang Preso, a game where players use slippers to topple cans.
Jhun-Jhun's older brother, Jaime, is described as always being busy with errands. He is now working at a shoe factory and is rarely home.
Jhun-Jhun follows Jaime the next day, and finds his kuya's slipper.
Another rally, a big demonstration, takes place.
Jaime disappears in the rally and his whereabouts are unknown.
Jhun-Jhun's Nanay (mother) is distraught and searches for Jaime in various military camps.
Jhun-Jhun feels responsible for his brother's disappearance and blames himself.
Jhun-Jhun becomes a newsboy and street vendor in the wake of his brother's disappearance.
Despite his Nanay's prohibition, Jhun-Jhun participates in rallies, secretly wearing his brother's left slipper as a reminder.

Elements of a Story

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Explore the themes and characters in the literary works 'Preludes' and 'Si Jhun-Jhun'. Delve into Nenita's reflections on her husband's life and Jhun-Jhun's childhood games. This quiz will test your understanding of these poignant cultural narratives.