29 Questions
At what age did Jose Rizal start learning to paint with Juancho?
5 years old
What was the daily routine of Jose Rizal in Biñan?
Ate breakfast and then attended class until 5 pm
How long did Jose Rizal study at Biñan?
1 and a half years
Who challenged Jose Rizal to a wrestling match in Biñan?
Justiniano Aquino Cruz
Why did Jose Rizal feel lonely at 8 years old in Biñan?
He missed his parents who were far away
How far was Doña Teodora forced to walk from Calamba to Santa Cruz in June 1872?
50 km
What was the reason Father Magin Ferrando initially refused to admit Rizal at Ateneo?
He was late for registration
Which college did Rizal pass the entrance examination for but ended up enrolling in Ateneo instead?
College of San Juan de Letran
What educational institution did Fr. Jose Burgos help Rizal gain admission to despite initial refusal?
Ateneo Municipal
Which religious order owned the College of San Juan de Letran that was a rival to Ateneo Municipal where Rizal studied?
Dominican
What physical and religious practices were part of the Jesuit system of education at Ateneo where Rizal enrolled?
Daily mass, morning and evening prayers, physical culture
Where did Jose Bech teach Rizal as his first teacher in Ateneo?
Carthaginians empire
During which year at Ateneo did Rizal regain his leadership and receive excellent grades in all subjects along with a gold medal?
Second Year
Which book opened Rizal's eyes to the situation in the Philippines according to the text?
Travel in the Philippines by Dr. Feodor Jagor
In which year at Ateneo did Rizal only receive one medal in Latin, showing a decline in his academic performance?
Third Year
Who is mentioned as the best teacher for Rizal at Ateneo?
Fr. Francisco de Paula Sanchez
What type of novels sparked Rizal's teenage interest in reading according to the text?
Romantic novels and love stories
In which subjects did Rizal obtain the highest grades while at Ateneo?
Philosophy, Physics, Biology
What was Rizal's role within the religious society of Marian Congregation at Ateneo?
Secretary
At what age did Rizal experience his first romance?
14 years old
What was the title of the dramatic work Rizal submitted at Ateneo?
San Eustacio, Martir
Which extra-curricular activities did Rizal participate in while at Ateneo?
Gymnastics and Fencing
Which literary talent did Rizal cultivate while studying at Ateneo?
Poetry and Prose Writing
Who did Rizal love when he was 17 years old?
Valenzuela
What did Rizal submit that won the best poem award in 1879?
A nationalistic poem
In which house did Rizal board during his 2nd year at UST?
Intramuros house
Who was described as a frail, pretty girl with kindly, wistful eyes?
Leonor Rivera
What was the title of Rizal's first great poem written in Spanish?
$A La Juventud Filipina$
What did Rizal do when he was not greeted by the civil guard?
He informed the Governor-General
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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