Rizal's Birth and Family Background

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What warning did Rizal's mother give him regarding the young moth?

Avoid dangerous creatures.

Stay away from home.

Do not trust the light.

Do not be disobedient. (correct)

Who was Rizal's first teacher?

Maestro Celestino

Leon Monroy

Maestro Lucas Padua

Doña Teodora (correct)

What emotion did Rizal feel when he arrived in Biñan?

Curiosity

Excitement

Homesickness (correct)

Anger

What did Rizal do after arriving in Biñan?

He went sightseeing with his cousin. (B) Signup and view all the answers

How did Rizal view moths after hearing his mother's story?

As wise beings that can teach lessons. (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the origin of the surname 'Mercado' in Jose Rizal's family?

It means 'market' in English. (A), It was adopted by his great-great-grandfather in 1731. (D) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following best describes Rizal's mother, Doña Teodora Alonso Realonda?

A woman of more than ordinary culture who was educated at the College of Santa Rosa. (A), A poet who influenced Rizal's work in rhetoric. (C) Signup and view all the answers

What significant event involving Jose Rizal took place on June 22, 1861?

He was baptized in the Catholic church. (C) Signup and view all the answers

How did Jose Rizal refer to his father, Don Francisco Mercado?

A model of fathers. (D) Signup and view all the answers

What was the relationship between Paciano and Jose Rizal?

Paciano was his older brother and confidant. (A) Signup and view all the answers

Who was the parish priest that baptized Jose Rizal?

Father Rufino Collantes. (C) Signup and view all the answers

What does the surname 'Rizal' signify in Spanish?

A field where wheat sprouts again. (D) Signup and view all the answers

What was the original surname of the Rizal family before they adopted the second surname?

Mercado (B) Signup and view all the answers

What type of building was the Rizal family's home during the Spanish era?

A stone house (D) Signup and view all the answers

Which agricultural products did the Rizal family harvest from their rented farm?

Rice, corn, and sugarcane (A) Signup and view all the answers

What was the social status of the Rizal family within the community?

Principalia elite (B) Signup and view all the answers

At what age did Rizal begin to participate in family prayers?

Three years old (D) Signup and view all the answers

Which saying did Don Francisco and Doña Teodora believe in when raising their children?

Sparing the rod spoils the child. (C) Signup and view all the answers

What activity did Rizal particularly enjoy during his childhood nights?

Walking in the moonlight (D) Signup and view all the answers

What contribution did Doña Teodora make to the family's income?

She managed a general store. (C) Signup and view all the answers

What emotional experience did Rizal have at the age of four?

Tears caused by love and grief (A) Signup and view all the answers

Who taught Jose Rizal the rudiments of Latin?

Leon Monroy (C) Signup and view all the answers

What was the title of Jose Rizal's first poem?

Sa Aking Mga Kabata (D) Signup and view all the answers

What activity did Uncle Manuel Alberto encourage in Jose Rizal?

Physical development (C) Signup and view all the answers

How old was Jose Rizal when he wrote his first dramatic work?

Seven years old (D) Signup and view all the answers

What was the name of the book that Jose's mother used to teach him to read?

El Amigo de los Ninos (B), The Children's Friend (D) Signup and view all the answers

What kind of work did Jose Rizal write when he was eight years old?

A comedy (D) Signup and view all the answers

What did Jose Rizal and his father do on June 6, 1868?

Go on a pilgrimage (B) Signup and view all the answers

What did Jose accidentally do to the pages of the reading book?

Drew funny pictures (D) Signup and view all the answers

What did Jose Rizal use to make sketches and models as a child?

Pencil and clay (B) Signup and view all the answers

Why could Jose's mother not join the pilgrimage to Antipolo?

She had just given birth (C) Signup and view all the answers

What initial reaction did the speaker have to their mother's reading?

Boredom and distraction (C) Signup and view all the answers

What does the speaker's reaction change to when their mother mentions the word 'story'?

Curiosity and excitement (A) Signup and view all the answers

How did the mother enhance the storytelling experience?

By translating it into Tagalog (C) Signup and view all the answers

What feeling did the flame and the moth evoke in the speaker?

Envy for the insects' joy (A) Signup and view all the answers

What significant event occurred to the moth mentioned in the fable?

It fell into the oil and died (A) Signup and view all the answers

What theme is primarily illustrated by the fate of the moth in the story?

The pursuit of beauty despite risk (D) Signup and view all the answers

How did the speaker feel about their mother's storytelling as it progressed?

Engaged and breathless (B) Signup and view all the answers

What does the last statement about the moth's death imply?

The moth's death served as a warning (A) Signup and view all the answers

What did the speaker admire as a result of the storytelling?

The beauty of the flame (A) Signup and view all the answers

What does the transformation in the speaker’s feelings suggest?

An understanding of sacrifice (D) Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Rizal's Birth and Baptism

Born on Wednesday, June 19, 1861, in Calamba, Laguna.
Baptized by Rev. Rufino Collantes three days later, June 22, 1861, in the Catholic Church of Calamba.
Named Jose after Saint Joseph; the name was chosen by his mother, Teodora.
Father Pedro Casanas was his godfather.

Meaning of Names

Jose: Chosen by Teodora in honor of Saint Joseph.
Protacio: From Gervacio, a name from a Christian calendar.
Mercado: Adopted by Domingo Lamco in 1731.
Rizal: From "Ricial," a field where wheat grows again.
Alonzo: Teodora's surname.
Realonda: Teodora's old surname, given by her godmother.

Rizal's Parents

Father: Don Francisco Mercado (1818-1898), born in Biñan, Laguna on May 11, 1818.
- Studied Latin and Philosophy.
- Worked as a tenant farmer.
- Described as independent, working, and spirited.
- Died in Manila on January 5, 1898, at age 80.
Mother: Doña Teodora Alonso Realonda (1826-1911), born in Manila on November 8, 1826.
- Educated at the College of Santa Rosa.
- Known for her culture and knowledge of Spanish literature and mathematics.
- Died in Manila on August 16, 1911, at age 85.
Married on June 28, 1848, and settled in Calamba.

Key Dates

June 19, 1861: Rizal's birth.
June 22, 1861: Rizal's baptism.

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Explore the early life of José Rizal, focusing on his birth, baptism, and the significance of the names he was given. Delve into the backgrounds of his parents, Don Francisco Mercado and Doña Teodora Alonso Realonda, and learn about their influence on Rizal's life. This quiz provides insight into the origins of one of the Philippines' national heroes.