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What was the name of Rizal's first professor at Ateneo?
What was the name of Rizal's first professor at Ateneo?
Which group was Rizal initially a part of when he started his schooling at Ateneo?
Which group was Rizal initially a part of when he started his schooling at Ateneo?
What prize did Rizal win for being the brightest pupil in his class?
What prize did Rizal win for being the brightest pupil in his class?
Who was Segunda Katigbak in relation to Rizal?
Who was Segunda Katigbak in relation to Rizal?
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What theme was prominent in Rizal's early poems while at Ateneo?
What theme was prominent in Rizal's early poems while at Ateneo?
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What did Rizal carve in batikulin while at Ateneo?
What did Rizal carve in batikulin while at Ateneo?
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How did Rizal perform academically during his second term at Ateneo?
How did Rizal perform academically during his second term at Ateneo?
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Where did Rizal board after returning to Manila in 1873?
Where did Rizal board after returning to Manila in 1873?
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Who was immortalized by Rizal as 'Maria Clara' in his literary work?
Who was immortalized by Rizal as 'Maria Clara' in his literary work?
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What degree did Rizal initially enroll for at the University of Santo Tomas?
What degree did Rizal initially enroll for at the University of Santo Tomas?
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What was the primary reason for the end of Rizal's romance with Nelly Boustead?
What was the primary reason for the end of Rizal's romance with Nelly Boustead?
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Why did Rizal decide to pursue a medical course?
Why did Rizal decide to pursue a medical course?
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Which of these women did Rizal leave behind when he boarded the steamer BELGIC?
Which of these women did Rizal leave behind when he boarded the steamer BELGIC?
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What was the title of the poem that won Rizal the first prize at the literary contest in 1880?
What was the title of the poem that won Rizal the first prize at the literary contest in 1880?
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What was the relationship dynamic between Rizal and Consuelo Ortega y Rey?
What was the relationship dynamic between Rizal and Consuelo Ortega y Rey?
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What theme did Rizal address in his play 'Juanito al Pasig'?
What theme did Rizal address in his play 'Juanito al Pasig'?
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What was a significant factor in why Rizal could not marry Gertrude Beckett?
What was a significant factor in why Rizal could not marry Gertrude Beckett?
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Which academic institution did Rizal find less hostile compared to UST?
Which academic institution did Rizal find less hostile compared to UST?
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What was the profession of Josephine Bracken's uncle?
What was the profession of Josephine Bracken's uncle?
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What prize did Rizal receive for his winning entry in the literary contest at Liceo de Manila?
What prize did Rizal receive for his winning entry in the literary contest at Liceo de Manila?
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What was the reason that led to the end of Rizal's relationship with Suzanne Jacoby?
What was the reason that led to the end of Rizal's relationship with Suzanne Jacoby?
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How did the academic environment at UST differ from that at Ateneo?
How did the academic environment at UST differ from that at Ateneo?
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When did Rizal's romance with Josephine Bracken begin?
When did Rizal's romance with Josephine Bracken begin?
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What was a consequence of Rizal's experiences at UST?
What was a consequence of Rizal's experiences at UST?
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What was the name of Rizal's child who died shortly after birth?
What was the name of Rizal's child who died shortly after birth?
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Which steamer did Rizal board for his journey to Spain?
Which steamer did Rizal board for his journey to Spain?
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Who were among those that knew about Rizal's departure for Spain?
Who were among those that knew about Rizal's departure for Spain?
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What significant literary work did Rizal write upon arriving in Spain?
What significant literary work did Rizal write upon arriving in Spain?
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Which of the following subjects did Rizal NOT study at the Universidad Central de Madrid?
Which of the following subjects did Rizal NOT study at the Universidad Central de Madrid?
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What book deeply affected Rizal and dealt with themes of oppression?
What book deeply affected Rizal and dealt with themes of oppression?
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Which city did Rizal reach by rail after leaving Marseilles?
Which city did Rizal reach by rail after leaving Marseilles?
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What was the focus of Rizal's spending habits while studying abroad?
What was the focus of Rizal's spending habits while studying abroad?
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What was one of the primary reasons Rizal joined the Masonic Lodge?
What was one of the primary reasons Rizal joined the Masonic Lodge?
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Which event triggered violent riots among the students at Central University in 1884?
Which event triggered violent riots among the students at Central University in 1884?
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What degree was Rizal awarded on June 19, 1885, his 24th birthday?
What degree was Rizal awarded on June 19, 1885, his 24th birthday?
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Why was Rizal not awarded his Doctor of Medicine diploma?
Why was Rizal not awarded his Doctor of Medicine diploma?
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What was Rizal's Masonic name?
What was Rizal's Masonic name?
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Which action did Rizal take after becoming a Master Mason?
Which action did Rizal take after becoming a Master Mason?
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What was a consequence of the unrest caused by the students at Central University?
What was a consequence of the unrest caused by the students at Central University?
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What title did Rizal achieve by obtaining his Licentiate in Medicine?
What title did Rizal achieve by obtaining his Licentiate in Medicine?
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Study Notes
Early Life and Education
- Rizal was born in Calamba, Laguna, on June 19, 1861.
- He attended Ateneo Municipal de Manila where he excelled, earning the nickname "emperor" for his academic performance.
- He was awarded a religious picture for his first prize in a school competition.
- Rizal's first professor at Ateneo was Father Jose Bech.
- He studied surveying and agriculture at Ateneo in 1877-1878.
- Rizal graduated from Ateneo with the highest honors in 1877.
- He enrolled at the University of Santo Tomas (UST) for a degree in Philosophy and Letters in April 1877.
- He shifted to medicine after a year, inspired by his desire to treat his mother's failing eyesight.
Literary Achievements
- Rizal wrote two early poems while at Ateneo: "Por la education recibe lustre la patria" (Through education, the country receives light) and "Alianza intima entre la religion y la Buena education" (the intimate alliance between and good education).
- His poem "A la Juventud Filipina" (To the Filipino Youth) won the top prize at the Liceo Artistico Literario de Manila in 1880.
- He won the first prize again in 1881 for his play "El Consejo de Dioses" (The Council of the Gods).
- Rizal's one-act play, "Juanito al Pasig," satirized the friars and was written while he was the president of the Academy of Spanish Literature at Ateneo.
Love Life and Relationships
- Rizal's first romance was with Segunda Katigbak, but it was unsuccessful as she was engaged to another man.
- Consuelo Ortega y Rey was another woman Rizal was romantically involved with, but their relationship ended because of their respective engagements to others.
- O sei-san, a Japanese woman, was another love interest.
- He also had a romantic relationship with Gertrude Beckett, but it ended because he could not reciprocate her feelings.
- Suzanne Jacoby, a niece of his landlady in Brussels, was another woman who fell in love with Rizal, but their relationship ended when he left Belgium.
- Rizal's romance with Nelly Boustead, the daughter of Eduardo Boustead, ended due to religious differences and disapproval from Nelly's mother.
- Rizal had a relationship with Pastora Necesario, a beautiful weaver from Dapitan, but she later married another man.
- He fell in love with the Irishwoman Josephine Bracken at first sight. They married but their son died a few hours after birth.
Journey to Spain
- Rizal decided to leave for Spain in 1882 due to the oppressive Spanish rule in the Philippines.
- He left the Philippines on May 3, 1882, taking the steamer SALVADORA under the name Jose Mercado.
- He arrived in Barcelona, Spain, on June 16, 1882.
- He spent three days at Hotel Noailles in Marseilles when his steamer docked there.
- He wrote the essay "Amor Patrio" upon reaching Spain and sent it to Basilio Teodoro Moran to be published in Diariong Tagalog.
Life in Barcelona and Madrid
- Rizal studied medicine and Philosophy and Letters at the Unibersidad Central de Madrid.
- He also studied painting and sculpture at the Academy of Fine Arts in San Fernando.
- Rizal was deeply affected by the novels "Uncle Tom's Cabin" and "The Wandering Jew" which furthered his ideas about the plight of the oppressed.
- He joined the Masonic Lodge Acacia in Madrid in 1883, taking the Masonic name Dimas-Alang.
- He joined the Masonry for two reasons: the abuse committed by friars against Filipinos and to seek protection from the tyranny and oppression of the Spanish rule.
- He became a Master of Mason in Lodge Solidaridad.
- He was involved in the riots at the Central University, protesting against the conservative position of the Catholic bishops.
- He was awarded a Licentiate in Medicine in June 1884 and a Licentiate in Philosophy and Letters in June 1885.
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Explore the formative years of José Rizal, focusing on his early life, education at Ateneo Municipal de Manila, and literary achievements. The quiz covers his academic honors, influences, and notable works, providing insights into how his early experiences shaped his future endeavors.
