18 Questions
What did Rizal do despite winning the votes in an election?
He declined the coveted position.
Who hosted Rizal during his vacation in Biarritz?
The rich Boustead family.
To whom did Rizal express his desire to go to and practice ophthalmology?
His friend, Jose Ma. Basa, in Hong Kong.
What was Rizal working on during his vacation in Biarritz?
His second novel, El Filibusterismo.
What was Rizal's next destination after leaving Biarritz?
Paris.
When did Rizal finish the manuscript of El Filibusterismo?
March 29, 1891, the eve of his departure from Biarritz to Paris.
What motivated Rizal to leave Brussels and return to Madrid in August 1890?
Rizal was worried about the persecutions of his family and friends in the Philippines and wanted to seek justice for the oppressed Calamba tenants.
What was the title of the poem Rizal wrote in 1890, which reflected his mental anguish and worries about his family's troubles?
To my Muse (A Mi…)
What was the name of the liberal Spanish newspaper in Madrid that sympathized with the Filipino cause and supported Rizal's efforts?
El Resumen
What were the two reasons why Rizal accepted the invitation to live at the Spanish Legation?
To economize his living expenses and to show that he had nothing to hide from the Spanish authorities.
Who was the talented co-worker in the Propaganda Movement who died in Barcelona on August 19, 1890?
Jose Ma. Panganiban
What was the reason behind Antonio Luna's bitter feelings towards Rizal, leading to an aborted duel?
Luna's frustrated romance with Nellie Boustead
What impressed Rizal about the Japanese people?
Their cleanliness, politeness, and industry.
What was Rizal's priority before he died, as mentioned in the text?
To finish his second novel
Who did Rizal befriend on board the Belgic, and what was he known for?
Tetcho Suehiro, a fighting Japanese journalist, novelist, and champion of human rights.
How long did Rizal stay in San Francisco, and where did he register?
Rizal stayed in San Francisco for two days, and he registered at the Palace Hotel.
What was Rizal's impression of New York City?
He called it the 'big town'.
What was the name of the ship that Rizal boarded to travel from New York to Liverpool?
The City of Rome.
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