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What was the title of the first literary work Jose Rizal wrote as a tribute to his mother?
What was the title of the first literary work Jose Rizal wrote as a tribute to his mother?
- In Memory of my town
- RIZAL’S EDUCATION
- Mi Primera Inspiracion (correct)
- Al Nino Jesus
Where did Jose Rizal obtain his Bachelor of Arts degree at the age of 16?
Where did Jose Rizal obtain his Bachelor of Arts degree at the age of 16?
- Ateneo Municipal de Manila (correct)
- Private Tutors of Rizal
- University of Heidelberg
- University of Sto. Tomas
What did Jose Rizal shift to after completing one year of Philosophy and Letters at University of Sto. Tomas?
What did Jose Rizal shift to after completing one year of Philosophy and Letters at University of Sto. Tomas?
- Medicine (correct)
- Engineering
- Law
- Theology
Who was Jose Rizal's strict disciplinarian and one of his private tutors?
Who was Jose Rizal's strict disciplinarian and one of his private tutors?
In which year did Jose Rizal complete his eye specialization under Professor Otto Becker?
In which year did Jose Rizal complete his eye specialization under Professor Otto Becker?
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Rizal's first literary work
Rizal's first literary work
A tribute to his mother, titled 'Mi Primera Inspiracion'.
Rizal's Bachelor of Arts degree
Rizal's Bachelor of Arts degree
Obtained from Ateneo Municipal de Manila at age 16.
Rizal's switch after Philosophy
Rizal's switch after Philosophy
Rizal shifted from Philosophy and Letters to Medicine, after one year at UST.
Rizal's strict tutor
Rizal's strict tutor
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Year Rizal completed eye specialization
Year Rizal completed eye specialization
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Study Notes
Rizal's Family
- Rizal had nine sisters: Saturnina, Narcisa, Olympia, Lucia, Maria "Biang", Josefa "Panggoy", Trinidad "Trining", Soledad "Choleng", and Concepcion "Concha"
Rizal's Siblings' Lives
- Saturnina "Neneng" (1850-1913) was the oldest sibling, married Manuel T. Hidalgo of Tanawan, Batangas
- Paciano (1851-1930) was Rizal's older brother and confident, immortalized as Pilosopo Tasio in Noli Me Tangere
- Narcisa "Sisa" (1852-1939) married Antonio Lopez, a school teacher of Morong
- Olimpia "Ypia" (1855-1887) married Silvestre Ubaldo, a telegraph operator from Manila
- Lucia (1857-1919) married Mariano Herbosa of Calamba
- Maria "Biang" (1859-1945) had a son Francisco who died shortly after birth
- Josefa "Panggoy" (1865-1945) died an old maid at 80
- Trinidad "Trining" (1868-1951) died an old maid at 83
- Soledad "Choleng" (1870-1929) was the youngest sibling
- Concepcion "Concha" (1862-1865) died of sickness at 3
Rizal's Early Life
- Rizal could lead a prayer and read the Spanish Bible at 3
- At 5, Rizal learned sketching and drawing
- His mother's story "The Story of the Moth" made a profound impression on him
- Rizal wrote his first poem, "To Jesus" at 8
Rizal's Parents
- Don Francisco Mercado (1818-1898) was Rizal's father, a tenant-farmer of the Dominican-owned hacienda
- Doña Teodora Alonso Realonda (1826-1911) was Rizal's mother, a woman of culture who knew literature and spoke Spanish
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Test your knowledge on the nicknames and life events of Jose Rizal's siblings including Maria, Concepcion, Josefa, and Trinidad. Learn about their pet names, relationships, and significant moments in their lives.
