Rizal in Ateneo: Schooling and Name Change

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Why did Rizal change his surname from Mercado to Rizal when he enrolled in Ateneo?

To honor his father's wish for him to carry the Rizal name.

To embrace his mother's heritage and lineage.

To avoid being implicated in the Cavite Mutiny due to his family's association with Burgos. (correct)

To create a new identity as part of his nationalist beliefs.

Why did Paciano have to leave the university according to the text?

To pursue a different career path outside of academia.

To avoid the strict discipline imposed by the Jesuits.

Due to his liberal views and affiliation with a disliked figure. (correct)

Because of poor academic performance.

Which group did Rizal belong to in Ateneo, divided into Romans and Carthaginians?

Greeks

Carthaginians (correct)

Romans

Persians

What did the banners signify in the competition between Romans and Carthaginians at Ateneo?

Intellectual supremacy Signup and view all the answers

Why did Rizal enjoy studying at Ateneo according to the text?

The encouragement of healthy competition by Jesuits. Signup and view all the answers

How did Rizal avoid difficulties in his studies after joining Ateneo?

By changing his name from Mercado to Rizal. Signup and view all the answers

What was one of the key influences on Rizal's character during his student life at Ateneo and UST?

His hired tutors Signup and view all the answers

How did Benedict Anderson's 'Imagined Communities' contribute to understanding Rizal's nationalism?

By explaining the concept of nationalism Signup and view all the answers

Which aspect of Rizal's early education is highlighted in the lesson?

His first teacher's patience Signup and view all the answers

Who played a crucial role in keeping Rizal informed about the real situation of his Motherland?

His brother Paciano Signup and view all the answers

Which factor greatly molded Rizal's character according to the context provided?

Education at Ateneo and UST Signup and view all the answers

What did Rizal's view on nationalism reflect?

19th-century conditions Signup and view all the answers

Who was Rizal's first teacher in his formative years?

His mother, Lolay Signup and view all the answers

What was the title of the Spanish booklet that Rizal's mother used to teach him to read?

El Amigo de los Niños Signup and view all the answers

Who were some of the tutors hired to teach Rizal in his young age?

Lucas Padua and Leon Monroy Signup and view all the answers

How did Rizal demonstrate his superior intelligence at a young age?

By learning multiple languages quickly Signup and view all the answers

Aside from his mother, who else contributed to the development of Rizal's young mind?

His three uncles Signup and view all the answers

What did Rizal's mother narrate to him while teaching him to read?

A story about a moth perishing in the flames Signup and view all the answers