Rizal's Masonic Affiliations and Honors Quiz

False. Rizal was not elected as Worshipful Master of Solidaridad No. 53 in Spain.

True. Rizal was designated by the Gran Oriente Español as its Grand Representative for France and Germany before leaving Spain.

False. Rizal believed that the Filipinos' backwardness was primarily due to the oppressive Spanish colonial rule, not their indifference.

True. According to Rizal, education is the foundation of society and a prerequisite for social progress.

True. Rizal emphasized the importance of proper motivation to make education successful.

False. Rizal's plan to go to Spain was not a secret.

False. Paciano assisted Jose Rizal.

False. Rizal used Jose Mercado as a student.

False. Rizal's conflict with del Pilar led him to form La Liga Filipina.

False. Rizal went back to the Philippines for multiple reasons, but not to cure his own eyes.

False. Rizal's novel 'Noli me Tangere' brought trouble to the Spaniards.

False. Rizal was exiled to Dapitan after forming La Liga Filipina.

False. Rizal arrived in New York on Sunday, May 13, 1888.

False. During his stay in New York, Rizal mentioned seeing the progress of the nation.

False. Rizal left the United States on May 16, 1888.

False. Rizal built his own house and two additional houses for pupils and patients during his time in Dapitan.

True. Rizal took on the role of a community leader in Talisay by facilitating the introduction of lampposts on the towns' corners.

False. During his time as a community leader in Talisay, Rizal opened a schoolhouse for the residents and neighboring towns.