Rizal's Childhood Lesson 4

Questions and Answers

Who was Jose Rizal's first teacher and what did she teach him?

Teodora Alonso taught him the abakada, how to read, and how to pray.

What event marked the first sorrow in Jose Rizal's life?

The death of his sister Concha marked his first sorrow.

What were the names of Jose Rizal's pets during his childhood?

His pets were a pony named Alipato and a big black dog named Usman.

Name one of the private tutors who taught Jose Rizal and the subject they taught.

Leon Monroy taught Rizal Latin. Signup and view all the answers

Describe the incident that led to Jose Rizal's first taste of injustice.

Rizal witnessed his mother, Doña Teodora, being arrested and forced to walk 50 kilometers by the Spaniards due to a poisoning accusation. Signup and view all the answers

At what age did Jose Rizal start studying in Binan, and who accompanied him?

Jose Rizal went to Binan to study at the age of 9, accompanied by his brother Paciano. Signup and view all the answers

What motivated Doña Teodora's arrest, according to the context of the incident?

Doña Teodora was arrested due to her attempts to mediate between her brother and his estranged wife, leading to a baseless poisoning accusation. Signup and view all the answers

Who taught Jose Rizal how to paint while he was in Binan?

Juancho taught him how to paint. Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Childhood of Rizal

Teodora Alonso, Rizal’s first teacher, introduced him to the abakada, reading, and prayer.
Encouragement from Teodora led Rizal to explore poetry at a young age.
By age five, Rizal showcased his artistic talents, drawing and sculpting objects he encountered.

Pets

Rizal had a pony named Alipato.
He also owned a big black dog called Usman.

First Sorrow

Rizal experienced the profound grief of losing his sister, Concha.

Nicknames

Family affectionately called him Ute.
Locals from Calamba referred to him as Pepe.

Private Tutors

Tutored by Leon Monroy, who taught him Latin before passing away five months into their sessions.

Education in Binan

At age nine, Rizal moved to Binan for further studies, accompanied by his brother Paciano.
Justiniano Aquino Cruz instructed him in Spanish and Latin, while Juancho taught him painting.

First School Brawl

Encountered bully Pedro at school and boldly challenged him to a fight.

Return to Calamba

After the incident in Binan, Rizal returned home and continued his education under Lucas Padua.

First Taste of Injustice

At 11 years old, Rizal witnessed his mother's courage when she was wrongfully arrested by Spaniards, exemplifying the injustices faced by Filipinos.
The arrest stemmed from a poisoning accusation linked to familial conflicts and misunderstandings with her brother's estranged wife, Teodora Alberto.
Doña Teodora was made to walk 50 kilometers around Laguna as punishment for her alleged involvement.

Three Martyrs

Jose Burgos, Mariano Gomez, and Jacinto Zamora were executed on February 17, 1872, for false allegations related to the Cavite uprising.
They were garroted in Bagumbayan (now Rizal Park) under the governorship of Rafael Izquierdo.

Description

Explore the early life of Jose Rizal in this quiz based on Lesson 4. Learn about his first teacher, pets, first sorrow, and the influence of his education on his artistic talents. Test your knowledge of this significant phase in Rizal's life.