31 Questions
What is the genre of Urbana at Feliza?
Epistolary novel
Where does Feliza stay in the story?
Paombong, Bulacan
What does Urbana do for a living in Manila?
Teacher's assistant
What type of advice does Urbana give to Feliza in her letters?
Proper conduct in personal hygiene, courtship, and table manners
What language is used in Urbana at Feliza?
Tagalog
What is the main focus of Urbana at Feliza?
Niceties of social behavior
What was urbanidad perceived as from one point of view?
A way of forming a docile colonial subject
What did urbanidad symbolize from another point of view?
A way to display Filipinos as civilized and worthy of respect
What was Lipa proclaimed as during its prosperous era?
The unrivaled queen of luxury, the sovereign of all towns of the Philippines
What did Lipa treasure in its bosom during its prosperous era?
Highly cultured ladies and well-delineated streets
What did the elite ladies and the barons of Lipa display during their outings?
An entourage of servants
What did the manifestations of opulence fail to do for the Lipeños?
Satisfy their hearts
What did the Lipeños wish for during their prosperous era?
Something that would gloriously distinguish their town of prestige and reputation
What did urbanidad emphasize in terms of leadership according to Urbana?
'Ang carañgalan, sa caraniuan, ay may calangcap na mabigat na catungculan'
'Crowning the summit of a great promontory,' refers to what geographical feature?
Cape
What is the genre of the novel 'Urbana at Feliza'?
Epistolary novel
What is the main focus of the conference hosted by FEU in commemoration of 'Urbana at Feliza'?
Civic virtues in modern society
What did Modesto de Castro aim to instill in 19th-century Philippines through 'Urbana at Feliza'?
Etiquette and civic virtues
What does National Artist for Literature Bienvenido Lumbera attest to regarding the influence of 'Urbana at Feliza'?
Its ability to shape social behavior
What did the book 'Urbana at Feliza' consist of?
Letters written by Urbana to her sister Feliza
What does the modern musical adaptation titled #UrbanaAtFeliza emphasize?
Civic virtues and social behavior
What is the significance of grounding leadership on spirituality?
It ensures that a leader recognizes a higher purpose and accountability beyond worldly considerations.
Why should a leader remember that worldly honor has an end?
To focus on the future and not just the present.
What should a leader avoid in treating constituents according to the text?
Arrogance and seeking admiration.
What does the provided excerpts suggest about servant leadership?
Servant leadership includes serving and imparting valuable lessons to others.
What is emphasized in the advice given to Feliza about taking care of Honesto?
The importance of humility and shared humanity in dealing with Honesto.
Why is it important for a leader to focus not only on present circumstances but also on the future?
To have a broader perspective that includes both earthly and heavenly justice.
What does spiritual grounding ensure for a leader according to the text?
Recognition of a higher purpose, moral values, and accountability beyond worldly considerations.
How should a leader treat his/her constituents based on the provided excerpts?
By avoiding arrogance and treating constituents with respect, humility, and a sense of shared humanity.
According to 'Urbana at Feliza,' why should leadership be anchored on spirituality?
To ensure that all beings share a common origin and will ultimately return to God's judgment.
What is the main reason for a leader to remember that worldly honor has an end?
To focus not only on the present but also on the future.
Study Notes
Genre and Setting
- The genre of "Urbana at Feliza" is a novel.
- Feliza stays in Lipa in the story.
Characters and Occupations
- Urbana is a character who lives in Manila and works as a writer.
- Urbana gives advice to Feliza through letters.
Language and Focus
- The language used in "Urbana at Feliza" is Filipino.
- The main focus of "Urbana at Feliza" is on spirituality and leadership.
Urbanidad
- Urbanidad was perceived as elegance, refinement, and culture from one point of view.
- Urbanidad symbolized refinement, education, and sophistication from another point of view.
Lipa
- Lipa was proclaimed as the "Coffee Capital of the Philippines" during its prosperous era.
- Lipa treasured its natural resources, including coffee, during its prosperous era.
- The elite ladies and barons of Lipa displayed opulence during their outings, but it failed to bring them true happiness.
- The Lipeños wished for spiritual growth during their prosperous era.
Leadership
- Urbanidad emphasized the importance of grounding leadership on spirituality.
- A leader should remember that worldly honor has an end and should focus on spiritual growth.
- A leader should avoid being proud and should treat his/her constituents with kindness and compassion.
- Spiritual grounding ensures that a leader prioritizes the well-being of his/her constituents.
- A leader should focus not only on present circumstances but also on the future.
Conference and Legacy
- The Far Eastern University (FEU) hosted a conference in commemoration of "Urbana at Feliza".
- Modesto de Castro aimed to instill spirituality and leadership values in 19th-century Philippines through "Urbana at Feliza".
- National Artist for Literature Bienvenido Lumbera attests to the influence of "Urbana at Feliza" on Filipino literature.
- The book "Urbana at Feliza" consists of letters exchanged between Urbana and Feliza.
- The modern musical adaptation "#UrbanaAtFeliza" emphasizes the importance of spirituality in leadership.
- Servant leadership is emphasized in the advice given to Feliza about taking care of Honesto.
Explore the relevance of the epistolary novel "Urbana at Feliza" by Modesto de Castro in today's Filipino society. This quiz is part of the Philippine Literature course by J. Macatangay, Ph.D., focusing on representing Filipino customs, values, and ethics.
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