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What event was being celebrated at the Municipal Hall?
What event was being celebrated at the Municipal Hall?
How did the man die at the Municipal Hall?
How did the man die at the Municipal Hall?
What was Nenita doing before she fell into a dream?
What was Nenita doing before she fell into a dream?
What did Nenita hear that made her feel guilty after she woke from her dream?
What did Nenita hear that made her feel guilty after she woke from her dream?
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What type of brew was Nenita preparing?
What type of brew was Nenita preparing?
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How did Nenita feel about the judge?
How did Nenita feel about the judge?
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What was the public's attitude towards the judge?
What was the public's attitude towards the judge?
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What offset Nenita's sleep before her dream?
What offset Nenita's sleep before her dream?
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What task was Nenita preparing to do in the kitchen?
What task was Nenita preparing to do in the kitchen?
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What ingredients did Nenita need to complete for her husband's medicinal tea?
What ingredients did Nenita need to complete for her husband's medicinal tea?
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What event is being commemorated in the story?
What event is being commemorated in the story?
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How did Nenita feel about her husband's singing?
How did Nenita feel about her husband's singing?
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What happened to her husband’s ability to sing after he became ill?
What happened to her husband’s ability to sing after he became ill?
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Who did Nenita have to prepare breakfast for?
Who did Nenita have to prepare breakfast for?
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Which leaf did Nenita particularly mention needing to purchase on Thursdays?
Which leaf did Nenita particularly mention needing to purchase on Thursdays?
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What unusual occurrence did Nenita notice while picking leaves?
What unusual occurrence did Nenita notice while picking leaves?
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What is Jhun-Jhun determined to hit with his slipper?
What is Jhun-Jhun determined to hit with his slipper?
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What is the relationship between Jhun-Jhun and Kuya Jaime?
What is the relationship between Jhun-Jhun and Kuya Jaime?
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Why does Jhun-Jhun feel upset about Kuya Jaime?
Why does Jhun-Jhun feel upset about Kuya Jaime?
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What does Jhun-Jhun plan to do the next day?
What does Jhun-Jhun plan to do the next day?
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What kind of food did Jhun-Jhun go out to buy?
What kind of food did Jhun-Jhun go out to buy?
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What emotional state does Jhun-Jhun express towards his kuya?
What emotional state does Jhun-Jhun express towards his kuya?
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How does Jhun-Jhun feel about his kuya's change in behavior since he started working?
How does Jhun-Jhun feel about his kuya's change in behavior since he started working?
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What does 'tira-tira' refer to in the context of Jhun-Jhun's memories?
What does 'tira-tira' refer to in the context of Jhun-Jhun's memories?
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What does the mother express when she pushes the father away?
What does the mother express when she pushes the father away?
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What metaphor is used to describe the father's lost ability to speak?
What metaphor is used to describe the father's lost ability to speak?
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What is suggested about the father's relationship with his employer?
What is suggested about the father's relationship with his employer?
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How does the father respond after losing his job?
How does the father respond after losing his job?
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Which food item is not mentioned in the preparation of ox tongue?
Which food item is not mentioned in the preparation of ox tongue?
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What does the narrator wish regarding the father's ability to speak?
What does the narrator wish regarding the father's ability to speak?
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What emotional state does the father display during his two days of silence?
What emotional state does the father display during his two days of silence?
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What does the phrase 'Lengua para diablo' imply about communication?
What does the phrase 'Lengua para diablo' imply about communication?
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What did Jhun-Jhun notice was missing after the rally?
What did Jhun-Jhun notice was missing after the rally?
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What does the term 'kuya' refer to in this story?
What does the term 'kuya' refer to in this story?
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How did Jhun-Jhun's daily routine change after his kuya went missing?
How did Jhun-Jhun's daily routine change after his kuya went missing?
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What was Jhun-Jhun's nanay doing while waiting for news about Jaime?
What was Jhun-Jhun's nanay doing while waiting for news about Jaime?
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Where did Jhun-Jhun and his nanay search for Kuya Jaime?
Where did Jhun-Jhun and his nanay search for Kuya Jaime?
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Which item did Jhun-Jhun secretly wear to the rallies?
Which item did Jhun-Jhun secretly wear to the rallies?
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What emotional state did Jhun-Jhun's nanay display when they learned about Jaime's disappearance?
What emotional state did Jhun-Jhun's nanay display when they learned about Jaime's disappearance?
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What cultural aspect is highlighted in Jhun-Jhun's experiences?
What cultural aspect is highlighted in Jhun-Jhun's experiences?
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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
- Setting: The setting of a story gives context to the characters and actions within it.
- Character: A character is a central figure in a story, often a person, animal, or personified object.
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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.