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Which child of the Rizal-Alonzo marriage was married to a telegraph operator from Manila?
Which child of the Rizal-Alonzo marriage was married to a telegraph operator from Manila?
- Paciano
- Olympia (correct)
- Saturnina
- Narcisa
Who was known as 'Sisa' and married Antonio Lopez?
Who was known as 'Sisa' and married Antonio Lopez?
- Lucia
- Narcisa (correct)
- Maria
- Josefa
Which sibling was the oldest brother of Jose Rizal, studied at San Jose College, and later became a general in the Philippine Revolution?
Which sibling was the oldest brother of Jose Rizal, studied at San Jose College, and later became a general in the Philippine Revolution?
- Lucia
- Saturnina
- Paciano (correct)
- Maria
Which Rizal sibling married a man from Laguna named Daniel Faustino Cruz?
Which Rizal sibling married a man from Laguna named Daniel Faustino Cruz?
Who was the second son and seventh child of the Rizal-Alonzo marriage executed by Spaniards in 1896?
Who was the second son and seventh child of the Rizal-Alonzo marriage executed by Spaniards in 1896?
Which Rizal sibling, nicknamed 'Panggoy,' lived the longest until 1945?
Which Rizal sibling, nicknamed 'Panggoy,' lived the longest until 1945?
Was Soledad married at the time of her death?
Was Soledad married at the time of her death?
What was a common feature among all the Rizal children when it came to their marital status?
What was a common feature among all the Rizal children when it came to their marital status?
What type of house did the Rizal family have?
What type of house did the Rizal family have?
What was the occupation of Pantaleon Quintero?
What was the occupation of Pantaleon Quintero?
Where were the Rizal children educated?
Where were the Rizal children educated?
When did Rizal reach his home at Calamba?
When did Rizal reach his home at Calamba?
Why did Rizal's father decide not to send him to Colegio de San Jose?
Why did Rizal's father decide not to send him to Colegio de San Jose?
For which school did Rizal's father originally want to enroll him before deciding on Ateneo Municipal?
For which school did Rizal's father originally want to enroll him before deciding on Ateneo Municipal?
Why was Rizal initially refused admission to Ateneo Municipal?
Why was Rizal initially refused admission to Ateneo Municipal?
Which event led to Rizal's decision to study at Ateneo Municipal instead of Colegio de San Juan de Letran?
Which event led to Rizal's decision to study at Ateneo Municipal instead of Colegio de San Juan de Letran?
On which date did Rizal seek admission at Ateneo Municipal?
On which date did Rizal seek admission at Ateneo Municipal?
What does the Latin phrase 'Noli Me Tangere' mean?
What does the Latin phrase 'Noli Me Tangere' mean?
Where did Maximo Viola arrive from when he lent Rizal the funds to publish the novel?
Where did Maximo Viola arrive from when he lent Rizal the funds to publish the novel?
What printing shop charged the lowest rate for printing the novel?
What printing shop charged the lowest rate for printing the novel?
After leaving Berlin, what was the next city Rizal and Viola visited?
After leaving Berlin, what was the next city Rizal and Viola visited?
Where did Rizal and Blumentritt meet in person for the first time?
Where did Rizal and Blumentritt meet in person for the first time?
Which German city is known for having the largest and tallest Cathedral?
Which German city is known for having the largest and tallest Cathedral?
In which play written by Rizal was the grand prize conferred to a Spaniard instead of a Filipino?
In which play written by Rizal was the grand prize conferred to a Spaniard instead of a Filipino?
What did Rizal write in 1880 to encourage Filipino artists to glorify the country through their art works?
What did Rizal write in 1880 to encourage Filipino artists to glorify the country through their art works?
Why did Rizal decide to go to Europe after completing his medical course?
Why did Rizal decide to go to Europe after completing his medical course?
What was the consequence of Rizal failing to greet the lieutenant of the Guardia Civil properly in Calamba?
What was the consequence of Rizal failing to greet the lieutenant of the Guardia Civil properly in Calamba?
What did Rizal do after experiencing Spanish brutality in Calamba during his summer vacation?
What did Rizal do after experiencing Spanish brutality in Calamba during his summer vacation?
For which occasion was Rizal's play 'Junto al Pasig' staged at Ateneo?
For which occasion was Rizal's play 'Junto al Pasig' staged at Ateneo?
Study Notes
Rizal's Early Life
- Maestro Justiniano Cruz was Rizal's teacher who used corporal punishment to discipline students
- Pedro challenged Rizal to a fight
- Juancho was Rizal's teacher in painting
Return to Calamba
- In December 1870, Rizal received a letter from his sister Saturnina advising him to ride the steamer Talim to return to Calamba
- On December 17, 1870, Rizal returned home to Calamba at 1:00 pm
Higher Education
- Rizal entered Ateneo Municipal at 11 years old, four months after the execution of Gomburza and Doña Teodora's imprisonment
- His father decided not to send Rizal to Colegio de San Jose due to Paciano's unhappy experience
- Rizal was enrolled at Ateneo Municipal, formerly known as Escuela Pia
Ateneo Municipal Experience
- Rizal took the entrance examination at the Colegio de San Juan de Letran on June 10, 1872
- After passing the qualifying examination, Rizal sought admission at Ateneo Municipal
- Father Magin Fernando initially refused Rizal's admission due to late registration and being undersized for his age
Publishing Noli Me Tangere
- Rizal's friend Maximo Viola loaned him the needed funds to publish Noli Me Tangere
- February 21, 1887, Rizal finished writing Noli Me Tangere
- The novel was printed at Berliner Buchdruckrei-Action-Gesellschaft, a printing shop that charged the lowest rate (300 pesos for 2,000 copies)
- March 21, 1887, Noli Me Tangere was published
- The title "Noli Me Tangere" means "Touch Me Not" and is a Latin phrase taken from the Bible
European Trip
- Rizal and Viola left Berlin by train on May 21, 1887, and arrived in Dresden, one of Germany's best cities
- Rizal met Professor Ferdinand Blumentritt in person, a kind-hearted Austrian professor
- Rizal and Viola arrived in Vienna, the capital of Austria-Hungary, on May 20, 1887
- Vienna was known for its beautiful buildings, religious images, haunting waltzes, and majestic charm
Rizal's Siblings
- Saturnina (1850-1913), the eldest child, married Manuel Timoteo Hidalgo of Tanauan, Batangas
- Paciano (1851-1930), the second child, studied at San Jose College, became a farmer, and later a general of the Philippine Revolution
- Narcisa (1852-1939) was a musician and educator, married Antonio Lopez
- Olympia (1855-1887) married Silvestre Ubaldo, a telegraph operator from Manila
- Lucia (1857-1919) married Mariano Herbosa, who was Fr. Casanas' nephew and Jose Rizal's godfather
- Maria (1859-1945) married a man from Laguna, Daniel Faustino Cruz
- Jose Protacio Mercado Y Realonda (1861-1896), the seventh child, was executed by the Spaniards on December 30, 1896
- Concepion (1862-1865) died at the age of 3 due to illness
- Josefa (1865-1945) was nicknamed "Panggoy"
- Trinidad (1868-1951) was the last of the Rizal children to survive and died at the age of 83
- Soledad (1870-1929) was the youngest of the Rizal children, married Pantaleon Quintero of Calamba
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Test your knowledge on Rizal's siblings and other historical details related to Rosa in Manila. Learn about the siblings of Jose Rizal, including Saturnina and Paciano, as well as additional historical information.
