30 Questions
What was Rizal's reason for not accepting Blumentritt's advice to live in Madrid?
Rizal could not endure the life in Madrid where everything seemed to be a voice in a wilderness, and he wanted to live in his country by the side of his family.
When did Rizal plan to embark for his country, as announced to his father in a letter from Rome?
On the 15th of July, at the latest.
What was the name of the steamer that Rizal boarded on July 3, 1887, to travel to the Orient?
The steamer Djemnah.
What unique skill did Rizal possess that made him act as an interpreter for his fellow passengers on board the steamer?
Rizal could speak many languages.
What historic canal did Rizal see for the second time during his journey to the Orient?
The Suez Canal.
What leisure activities did Rizal engage in on board the steamer with his fellow passengers?
Playing chess and having lively conversations in many languages.
What condition was Rizal's mother suffering from, and what was the reason he couldn't perform a surgical operation on her?
Rizal's mother was almost blind due to eye cataracts, and he couldn't perform a surgical operation on her because the cataracts were not yet ripe.
What was the origin of Rizal's nickname 'Doctor Uliman'?
Rizal was called 'Doctor Uliman' because he came from Germany.
What was the total amount of money Rizal earned as medical fees by February 1888?
P5,000.
What were the European sports Rizal introduced to the young folks in Calamba, and what was his purpose in doing so?
Rizal introduced gymnastics, fencing, and shooting, with the purpose of discouraging cockfights and gambling.
What was the reason Rizal's parents forbade him from going to Dagupan to see Leonor Rivera?
Rizal's parents forbade him from going to Dagupan because Leonor's mother did not like him as a son-in-law.
What was the cultural practice that led to Rizal's failure to pursue his relationship with Leonor Rivera?
The custom of arranged marriages, where parents of both the groom and bride decide the marriage.
What was the purpose of Father Font distributing copies of his report?
To discredit the controversial novel Noli Me Tangere
What was the title of the series of pamphlets published by Fr. Jose Rodriguez?
Cuestiones de Supremo Interes (Questions of Supreme Interest)
What was the purpose of selling copies of Fray Rodriguez's pamphlets in the churches after Mass?
To pressure Filipinos into buying them, so as not to displease the friars
Who attacked the Noli Me Tangere on the session hall of the Senate of the Spanish Cortes?
General Jose de Salamanca, General Luis M. de Pando, and Sr. Fernando Vida
What was the title of the eighth pamphlet written by Fray Rodriguez?
Confesion o condenacion? (Confession or Damnation?)
What was the reaction of many Filipinos to Fray Rodriguez's pamphlets?
They did not believe what their author said, despite being forced to buy them
What was the opinion of Father Faura regarding the contents of Rizal's book, and what warning did he give to Rizal?
Father Faura thought that 'everything in it was the truth', but warned Rizal that 'you may lose your head for it'.
Why did Governor General Terrero assign a bodyguard to Rizal, and what can be inferred about the governor's character?
The governor assigned a bodyguard to Rizal because he knew that Rizal's life was in jeopardy due to the powerful friars, and this action suggests that the governor was liberal-minded and concerned about Rizal's safety.
What was the report of the faculty members of the University of Santo Tomas regarding the Noli, and what did it imply about the book's content?
The report stated that the Noli was 'heretical, impious, and scandalous in the religious order, and anti-patriotic, subversive of public order, injurious to the government of Spain and its function in the Philippine Islands in the political order', implying that the book was critical of the religious and political authorities.
What actions did the Archbishop of Manila take regarding the Noli, and what did it reveal about his stance towards Rizal's work?
The Archbishop sent a copy of the Noli to Father Rector Gregorio Echavarria for examination, and then forwarded the negative report to the governor general, revealing that the Archbishop was opposed to Rizal's work and willing to take action against it.
What was the significance of Governor General Terrero's reading of the Noli, and how did it differ from the reaction of the University of Santo Tomas faculty?
The governor general read the Noli and found nothing wrong with it, whereas the faculty members of the University of Santo Tomas found it to be highly offensive and critical of the authorities, highlighting the differing opinions on the book's content and implications.
What can be inferred about the character of Lieutenant Don Jose Taviel de Andrade, and what was his role in relation to Rizal?
Lieutenant Don Jose Taviel de Andrade was a cultured, multilingual, and noble individual who was assigned as Rizal's bodyguard, implying that he was a trustworthy and capable person.
What was the title of the newspaper where Vicente Barrantes published his article criticizing the Noli in January 1890?
La España Moderna
Who was Rizal's favorite teacher at the Ateneo who defended and praised the Noli in public?
Father Sanchez
What was the penname used by Rev. Vicente Garcia when he wrote a defense of the Noli?
Justo Desiderio Magalang
Who was the historian and statesman who read and liked the Noli?
Dr. Miguel Morayta
What was the title of the famous book translated by Rev. Vicente Garcia from the original work by Thomas a Kempis?
The Imitation of Christ
Where was the pamphlet published that contained Rev. Vicente Garcia's defense of the Noli?
Singapore
Study Notes
Rizal's Life and Travels
- In June 1887, Rizal wrote to Blumentritt, declining his advice to stay in Madrid, citing his desire to return to his country and family.
- Rizal announced his homecoming to his father in a letter from Rome, planning to embark on July 15 and arrive in the Philippines by August 15.
Journey to Manila
- Rizal left Rome and traveled to Marseilles, then boarded the steamer Djemnah, the same ship that brought him to Europe five years prior.
- There were around 50 passengers, including Europeans, Chinese, Japanese, and one Filipino (Rizal).
- Rizal acted as an interpreter for his companions due to his language skills.
Medical Practice in Calamba
- Rizal established a medical clinic in Calamba, treating patients from Manila and the provinces.
- His first patient was his mother, whom he treated for eye cataracts.
- Rizal's professional fees were reasonable, and he even treated some patients for free.
Other Activities in Calamba
- Rizal opened a gymnasium, introducing European sports like gymnastics, fencing, and shooting to discourage cockfights and gambling.
- He tried to visit Leonor Rivera in Dagupan but was forbidden by his parents due to her mother's disapproval.
Controversy Surrounding the Noli
- Father Font and Fr. Jose Rodriguez published anti-Rizal writings to discredit the Noli.
- Rodriguez's pamphlets, "Cuestiones de Surmo Interes", were sold in churches, but many Filipinos did not believe the author's claims.
- The Noli was also attacked in the Spanish Senate, and Rizal's life was in jeopardy due to the powerful friars.
Support from Governor General Terrero
- Governor General Terrero assigned a young Spanish lieutenant, Don Jose Taviel de Andrade, as Rizal's bodyguard.
- Terrero read the Noli and found nothing wrong with it, but Rizal's enemies were powerful.
Defense of the Noli
- Defenders of the Noli included Marcelo H. del Pilar, Dr. Antonio Ma. Regidor, Graciano Lopez Jaena, Mariano Ponce, and other Filipino reformists.
- Father Sanchez, Rizal's favorite teacher, defended and praised the Noli in public.
- Rev. Vicente Garcia, a Filipino Catholic priest-scholar, wrote a defense of the Noli, blasting the arguments of Fr. Rodriguez.
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