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At what age did Jose Rizal start learning to paint with Juancho?
At what age did Jose Rizal start learning to paint with Juancho?
- 5 years old (correct)
- 7 years old
- 10 years old
- 3 years old
What was the daily routine of Jose Rizal in Biñan?
What was the daily routine of Jose Rizal in Biñan?
- Played wrestling after school hours
- Studied lessons all day
- Ate breakfast and then attended class until 5 pm (correct)
- Morning mass and then directly to school
How long did Jose Rizal study at Biñan?
How long did Jose Rizal study at Biñan?
- 3 years
- 1 and a half years (correct)
- 6 months
- 1 year
Who challenged Jose Rizal to a wrestling match in Biñan?
Who challenged Jose Rizal to a wrestling match in Biñan?
Why did Jose Rizal feel lonely at 8 years old in Biñan?
Why did Jose Rizal feel lonely at 8 years old in Biñan?
How far was Doña Teodora forced to walk from Calamba to Santa Cruz in June 1872?
How far was Doña Teodora forced to walk from Calamba to Santa Cruz in June 1872?
What was the reason Father Magin Ferrando initially refused to admit Rizal at Ateneo?
What was the reason Father Magin Ferrando initially refused to admit Rizal at Ateneo?
Which college did Rizal pass the entrance examination for but ended up enrolling in Ateneo instead?
Which college did Rizal pass the entrance examination for but ended up enrolling in Ateneo instead?
What educational institution did Fr. Jose Burgos help Rizal gain admission to despite initial refusal?
What educational institution did Fr. Jose Burgos help Rizal gain admission to despite initial refusal?
Which religious order owned the College of San Juan de Letran that was a rival to Ateneo Municipal where Rizal studied?
Which religious order owned the College of San Juan de Letran that was a rival to Ateneo Municipal where Rizal studied?
What physical and religious practices were part of the Jesuit system of education at Ateneo where Rizal enrolled?
What physical and religious practices were part of the Jesuit system of education at Ateneo where Rizal enrolled?
Where did Jose Bech teach Rizal as his first teacher in Ateneo?
Where did Jose Bech teach Rizal as his first teacher in Ateneo?
During which year at Ateneo did Rizal regain his leadership and receive excellent grades in all subjects along with a gold medal?
During which year at Ateneo did Rizal regain his leadership and receive excellent grades in all subjects along with a gold medal?
Which book opened Rizal's eyes to the situation in the Philippines according to the text?
Which book opened Rizal's eyes to the situation in the Philippines according to the text?
In which year at Ateneo did Rizal only receive one medal in Latin, showing a decline in his academic performance?
In which year at Ateneo did Rizal only receive one medal in Latin, showing a decline in his academic performance?
Who is mentioned as the best teacher for Rizal at Ateneo?
Who is mentioned as the best teacher for Rizal at Ateneo?
What type of novels sparked Rizal's teenage interest in reading according to the text?
What type of novels sparked Rizal's teenage interest in reading according to the text?
In which subjects did Rizal obtain the highest grades while at Ateneo?
In which subjects did Rizal obtain the highest grades while at Ateneo?
What was Rizal's role within the religious society of Marian Congregation at Ateneo?
What was Rizal's role within the religious society of Marian Congregation at Ateneo?
At what age did Rizal experience his first romance?
At what age did Rizal experience his first romance?
What was the title of the dramatic work Rizal submitted at Ateneo?
What was the title of the dramatic work Rizal submitted at Ateneo?
Which extra-curricular activities did Rizal participate in while at Ateneo?
Which extra-curricular activities did Rizal participate in while at Ateneo?
Which literary talent did Rizal cultivate while studying at Ateneo?
Which literary talent did Rizal cultivate while studying at Ateneo?
Who did Rizal love when he was 17 years old?
Who did Rizal love when he was 17 years old?
What did Rizal submit that won the best poem award in 1879?
What did Rizal submit that won the best poem award in 1879?
In which house did Rizal board during his 2nd year at UST?
In which house did Rizal board during his 2nd year at UST?
Who was described as a frail, pretty girl with kindly, wistful eyes?
Who was described as a frail, pretty girl with kindly, wistful eyes?
What was the title of Rizal's first great poem written in Spanish?
What was the title of Rizal's first great poem written in Spanish?
What did Rizal do when he was not greeted by the civil guard?
What did Rizal do when he was not greeted by the civil guard?
Study Notes
Rizal's Early Life
- June 1869: Jose Rizal was accompanied by his brother Paciano to Biñan, Laguna, where he began his higher academic education.
- Rizal had a strict teacher, Maestro Justiniano Aquino Cruz, who would often challenge him, but Rizal stood up for himself and even challenged his teacher to a wrestling match, which he won.
Education in Biñan
- Rizal led a methodical life, waking up at 4 am for mass, studying his lessons, and attending school from 8 am to 10 am, and then again from 2 pm to 5 pm.
- He was an excellent student and excelled in his studies, earning the top spot in his class.
Injustice to Rizal's Mother
- June 1872: Doña Teodora, Rizal's mother, was suddenly arrested and forced to walk 50 km from Calamba to Santa Cruz, where she languished in prison for two and a half years.
Scholastic Triumphs at Ateneo
- 1872-1877: Rizal studied at Ateneo Municipal, a college under the Spanish Jesuits, where he excelled in his studies and won various awards.
- He was initially refused admission due to his late registration and small stature, but Fr. Jose Burgos intervened and helped him gain admission.
Rizal's Academic Achievements
- Rizal's first year at Ateneo: He was the brightest pupil in his class and received excellent grades in all subjects.
- Rizal's second year at Ateneo: He regained his leadership and received excellent grades, earning a gold medal.
- Rizal's third year at Ateneo: He did not perform as well, earning only one medal in Latin.
- Rizal's fourth year at Ateneo: He topped his classmates in all subjects, winning five medals.
Extra Curricular Activities
- Rizal was an active member of the religious society of Marian Congregation and the academy of Spanish Literature and Natural Sciences.
- He cultivated his literary talent, studied painting and sculpture, and was involved in gymnastics and fencing.
Rizal's Romantic Life
- Rizal's first romance: He experienced his first romance with Segunda Katigbak, a 14-year-old girl, but ended the relationship when she became engaged to someone else.
- Rizal's second romance: He fell in love with Valenzuela, a tall girl from Pagsanjan, and sent her love notes written in invisible ink.
- Rizal's third romance: He fell in love with Leonor Rivera, a frail and pretty girl, and eventually became engaged to her.
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Test your knowledge on Jose Rizal's higher academic education and life abroad in Biñan Laguna. Learn about his interactions with Maestro Justiniano Aquino Cruz and Pedro, as well as his encounters with Andres Salandanan. Challenge yourself with questions on Rizal's experiences during his time in Biñan.
