Rizal's Life, Works, and Writings PDF

JOSE RIZAL and His Boring Life 1. the gifted physician-novelist of the propaganda? ans: JOSE RIZAL 2. the number of languages which rizal could speak? ans: MORE OR LESS 22 3. first written novel of rizal ans: NOLI ME TANGERE (Touch me Not) 4. place where the novel Noli Me Tangere was published an...

JOSE RIZAL and His Boring Life 1. the gifted physician-novelist of the propaganda? ans: JOSE RIZAL 2. the number of languages which rizal could speak? ans: MORE OR LESS 22 3. first written novel of rizal ans: NOLI ME TANGERE (Touch me Not) 4. place where the novel Noli Me Tangere was published ans: BERLIN (1887) 5. city where the novel the El Filibusterismo was published ans: GHENT (1891) 6. the spanish priest who denounced Dr. Rizal's novels as enemies of the catholic region? ans: FR. JOSE RODRIGUEZ 7. a supporter of the propaganda movement and rizal's best friend ans: DR. FERDINAND BLUMENTRITT 8. the first poem written by rizal ans: SA AKING MGA KABATA 9. the best poem ever written by Dr. Jose Rizal ans: MI ULTIMO ADIOS (ang huling paalam) 10. the most cultured of the reformist ans: DR. JOSE RIZAL 11. know as "Dimasalang" and " Laon Laan" ans: Dr. Jose Rizal 12. the book written by Rizal in defence of alleged laziness of the Filipinos ans: LA INDOLENCIA DE LOS FILIPINOS (the indolence of filipinos) 13. Pen name used by Rizal in his writings in La Solidaridad ans: LAON LAAN/ LAONG LAAN 14. spanish governor who SIGNED the death sentence of Dr. Rizal ans: GEN. CAMILIO G. DE POLAVIEJA 15. a translation of Rizal's farewell poem written by Andres Bonifacio in tagalog ans: PAHIMAKAS 16. date of founding of the fortnightly newpaper "La Solidaridad" ans: FEB 15, 1889 17. date of last issue of La Solidaridad ans: NOV. 15, 1895 18. the first spanish friar to attack " Noli" and " Fili" ans: FRAY JOSE RODRIGUEZ 19. Place where Dr. Rizal conceived the idea of establishing Liga Filipina, a civic association composed of filipinos ans: HONGKONG 20. helped Rd. Rizal in preparing the constitution of La liga Filipina ans: JOSE MARIA BASA 21. date when rizal was exiled to Dapitan ans: JULY 14, 1892 22. Dr. Rizal dedicated his famous poem " A LA JUVENTUD FILIPINA" (to the filipino youth) ans: THE LIBERAL MINDED STUDENTS AT THE UST 23. to whom dr. Rizal send his letter with this line: "I AM INNOCENT OF THE CRIME OF REBELLION. I AM GOING TO DIE WITH A TRANQUIL CONSCIENCE" ans: FERDINAND BLUMENTRITT 24. The priest who baptized Rizal ans. FR. RUFINO COLLANTES 25. Philippine president who made December 30 as Day of National Mourning in Rizal honor ans: EMILIO AGUINALDO 26. The Rizal family had this many siblings ans: 11 27. In 1868, Don Kiko brought Rizal to this pilgrimage ans: PENAFRANCIA 28. ) Left an impression to Rizal about the sacrifice on one's life ans: GOMBURZA 29. Rizal started his formal schooling in ans: BINAN 30. Our national hero was born on ____ ans: JUNE 19, 1861 31. The complete name of our national hero. ans: JOSE PROTACIO RIZAL MERCADO Y ALONSO REALONDA 32. The law which provides that "courses on the life, works and writings of Jose Rizal, particularly his novels Noli Me Tangere and El Filibusterismo, shall be included in the curricula of all schools, colleges and universities, public or private." ans: RA 1425 / RIZAL LAW 33. Jose Rizal was fondly called ____by his family and friends. ans: PEPE 34. What does filibustero mean? ans: ONE WHO IS AGAINST THE GOVERNMENT 35. In what school did Jose Rizal finish his medical course? ans: UNIVERSIDAD CENTRAL DE MADRID 36. Jose Rizal's true love who personified Maria Clara in his novel Noli Me Tangere. ans: LEONOR RIVERA 37. Jose Rizal died at the age of ____ ans: 35 38. The mother of Jose Rizal was imprisoned for how many years due to allegedly poisoning her cousin-in-law? ans: 2 YEARS AND 6 MONTHS 39. The godfather of Jose Rizal. ans: REV. PEDRO CASANAS 40. The ninth child of Francisco and Teodora who was an epileptic and died a spinster. ans: JOSEFA 41. Jose Rizal's first teacher. ans: TEODORA ALONZO REALONDA 42. The title "El Filibusterismo" means ans: SUBVERSIVE 43. The main character of Noli Me Tangere is ans: CRISOSTOMO IBARRA 44. The main character of El Filibusterismo is ans: ISAGANI 45. The novel, Noli Me Tangere is about ans: RELIGION, LOVE, SOCIETY 46. The novel, El Filibusterismo is about ans: POLITICS & REVOLUTION 47. The novel, Noli Me Tangere is dedicated to ans: MARIA CLARA 48. Noli Me Tangere was inspired by ans: UNCLE TOM'S CABIN 49. Simoun is a wealthy jeweller who came back to the Philippines after how many years? ans: 13 50. Crisostomo Ibarra was a student abroad who had his homecoming after how many years? ans: 7 51. Pilosopo Tasyo is a character in Noli Me Tangere personified by whom in reality? ans: PACIANO 52. The heaven-sent financer of Noli Me Tangere. ans: MAXIMO VIOLA 53. The novel, El Filibusterismo came off the press with the financial assistance of ans: VALENTIN VENTURA 54. The girlfriend of Isagani who dumped him for another man, believing that she has no future if she marries him. ans: PAULITA GOMEZ 55. The famous Rizal monument in Luneta was not the work of a Filipino but a Swiss sculptor. What was the sculptor's name? ans: RICHARD KISSLING 56. Rizal discovered 3 species ans: DRACO RIZALI (Wandolleck), a specie of flying dragon, RACHPHOROUS RIZALI(Boetger), a hitherto unknown specie of toad APOGONIA RIZALI (Heller), a small beetle, which were later named after him. 57. At what age could Jose Rizal read and write? ans: 2 58. The surname Mercado when translated to english means? ans: MERCHANT 59. Rizal's dog name is ans: UZMAN 60. name of Dr. Jose Rizal's son ans: FRANCISCO (he name his son after his father Francisco Mercado) KAYO NAMAN PO SUMAGOT SCORE NLNG ANG ICOMMENT LONGQUIZ#3 (1-60) 1) On his last night in Manila, Rizal rode about the city and its suburbs. He was accompanied by _____. A. Uncle Antonio Rivera B. Paciano C. Soledad D. Both Uncle Antonio Rivera and Paciano 2) When did Rizal left for Spain to complete his university studies and improved his knowledge of arts & sciences and his God-given talents? A. May 3, 1880 B. May 3, 1881 C. May 3, 1882 D. May 3, 1883 3) Rizal's departure for Spain was kept secret to avoid detection by the colonial officers and friars, but the following below knew that Jose was leaving EXCEPT A. His parents B. His sisters C. Uncle Antonio Rivera D. Paciano 4) In Singapore, Rizal boarded this French steamer named __________, which was sailing to Europe. A. Belvic B. Salvadora C. Hayfong D. Djemnah 5) In the steamer bound to Europe, Jose tried to speak French with some passengers but to his surprise the bookish French which he learned from Ateneo couldn't be understood. Jose tried to do the following EXCEPT A. Speak it with Latin and Spanish words B. Aid it with much gesticulation C. Aid it with frequent sketching on paper D. Speak it with German and Greek 6) Where did Rizal Rizal hear mass at the sunrise of his embarkation date to Madrid, Spain? A. Sto. Domingo Church B. San Agustin church C. Manila Cathedral D. San Francisco Church 7) On June 2, 1882, Rizal arrived at the city of ___________ ( Red Sea terminal of the Suez Canal), whose beautiful moonlight of this picturesque city reminded him of his family and Calamba. A. Colombo B. Singapore C. Aden D. Suez Rizal landed this place to see the interesting spots of ____________, the Mediterranean terminal of Suez Canal, where he heard the multi-racial residents speaking a babel of tongues - Arabic, French, Italian, Spanish, Greek, Egyptian, etc. A. Point de Galle B. Port Said C. Colombo D. Aden 9) In his two-day sojourn in the English colony of Singapore, what did Rizal particularly admire? A. Their languages and culture they spoke B. Their customs and traditions that were somewhat alike to the Filipinos C. The confidence which natives of Singapore seemed to have in their government D. Their discipline and strict compliance of imposed laws 10) The editor of Diariong Tagalog who congratulated Rizal for the article and requested him for some articles A. Marcelo H. del Pilar B. Juan Luna C. Francisco Calvo D. Antonio Luna 11) The article that Rizal wrote in Diariong Tagalog urging his compatriots to love their fatherland just like his prize-winning A La Juventud Filipina A. Los Viajes B. Felicitacion C. Amor Patrio D. Revista de Madrid 12) The article that Rizal wrote in Madrid on November 29, 1882 which was returned to him because the Diariong Tagalog ceased publication. A. Los Viajes B. Felicitacion C. Amor Patrio D. Revista de Madrid 13) Rizal visited _____ (in Marseilles) where Dantes (hero of the Count of Monte Cristo) was imprisoned. A. Tower of babel B. Chateau d' If C. Hanging Garden of Babylon D. Point de Galle 14) Naples: Italy; Marseilles: France; Port-Bou:_____ A. Spain B. Germany C. Japan D. Singapore 15) Filipinos in Barcelona, some of whom were Rizal's school mate in Ateneo gave him party at their favorite cafe in _____. A. Hotel de Paz B. Plaza de Cataluna C. Las Ramblas D. Port-Bou 16) While sojourning in Barcelona, Rizal received a sad news about the ______ that was ravaging Manila and provinces causing Calamba folks to have afternoon novenas to San Roque and nocturnal processions and prayers to stop dreadful epidemic, which Spanish authorities were impotent to check. What was the disease? A. Dengue B. Malaria C. Typhoid fever D. Cholera 17) On November 3, 1882, Rizal enrolled in Universidad Central de Madrid (Central University of Madrid) in two courses aside from his studies in painting and sculpture in Academy of San Carlos, lessons in French, German and and English under a private instructor, and practice in fencing and shooting in the Hall of Arms of Sanz y Carbonell. What was the 2 courses that he matriculated in Universidad Central de Madrid? A. Philosophy and Letters & Medicine B. Philosophy and Latin & Medicine C. Philosophy and Latin & Diploma in Surveying D. Ophthalmology and Philosophy 18) Rizal invested his three pesetas (peseta is the currency of Spain between 1869 and 2002) on _____ A. A lottery ticket B. Wine C. Food D. Books 19) The historic waterway Suez Canal, which was traversed by Rizal for 5 days, was constructed by the famous Frenchman named __________. A. Ferdinand Magellan B. Ferdinand de Lesseps C. Miguel Lopez de Legazpi D. Juan de Salcedo 20) A liberal-minded Spaniard and Civil Governor of Manila (during General Carlos Ma. de la Torre's administration) whom Rizal used to visit the home of every Saturday evening because the hero was far away and lonely in Madrid. He and other Filipino students played parlor games with his 2 daughters. A. Guillermo Puatu B. Francisco Calvo Muñoz C. Ramon Blanco D. Don Pablo Ortega y Rey 21) On August 22, 1883, Rizal wrote a lovely poem entitled A la Senorita C.O. y R. Who was he dedicating the poem to? A. Leonor Rivera B. Pilar C. Consuelo D. Concepcion E. None of the above 22) Shortly after Rizal's arrival in Madrid, he joined the Society of Spaniards and Filipinos, in which the members of the society requested him so he wrote a poem entitled Me Piden Versos(They Asked Me for Verses). What's the name of the organization? A. Circulo Hispano-Filipino B. El Consuejo de los Dioses C. Liceo Artistico-Literario D. Marian Congregation 23) Rizal as lover of books was able to build up a fair-sized private library. His collection of books, to name a few, were The Bible, Hebrew Grammar, Lives of Presidents of the United States from Washington to Johnson, History of the French Revolution, Ancient Poetry, The Byzantine Empire, The Characters of La Bruyere, The Renaissance, Uncle Tom's Cabby Harriet Beecher Stowe, Works of Alexander Dumas, and so on. Whos is the owner of the second-hand book store where Rizal purchased books from? A. Señor Roses B. Francisco Calvo Muñoz C. Juan de Salcedo D. Jose M. Cecicilio 24) In 1883, Rizal joined the Masonic Lodge Acacia and his Masonic name is Dimasalang. His reasons why he became a Mason: (1) the abusive bad friars in the Philippines and he needed the help of the Masons as shield to use in his fight against evil forces of tyranny. On November 15, 1890, he became a Master Mason in ______. A. La Liga Filipina B. Lodge Solidaridad C. Circulo Hispano-Filipino D. Propaganda Movement 25) At the National Exposition of Fine Arts in Madrid in 1884, joined by many painters in Europe in that art competition, Luna won first prize (gold medal) for his _____. A. Christian Virgins Exposed to the Populace B. Spolarium C. Felicitacion D. Uncle Tom's Cabin 26) Rizal graduated a degree of Licentiate in Medicine in June 1884 at Universidad Central de Madrid as well as a degree of Licentiate in Philosophy and Letters in such school with the rating of __________. A. Aprobado (passing grade) B. Bueno (good) C. Notable (very good) D. Sobrasaliente (excellent) 27) After Rizal completed his studies in Madrid, Rizal went to Paris and Germany in order to specialize in ___________. A. Optometry B. Philosophy and Letters C. Ophthalmology D. Philosophy and Latin 28) After completing his studies at Universidad Central de Madrid, on his way to Paris for further study in Ophthalmology, he stopped at Barcelona to visit his friend named ___________, a medical student and a member of a rich family of San Miguel, Bulacan. A. Don Miguel Morayta B. Señor Eusebio Corominas C. Paz Pardo de Tavera D. Maximo Viola 29) During his week-stay in Paris, Rizal befriended _________ the editor of La Publicidad. A. Don Miguel Morayta B. Trinidad Pardo de Tavera C. Paz Pardo de Tavera D. Señor Eusebio Corominas 30) Owner of La Publicidad and statesman whom Rizal made a crayon sketch when Rizal went to Paris visiting Maximo Viola. A. Don Miguel Morayta B. Trinidad Pardo de Tavera C. Dr. Louis de Weckert D. Señor Eusebio Corominas 31) In October 1885, Rizal living in Paris, where he sojourned for about 4 months, worked as an assistant to ___, leading French ophthalmogist. A. Felix Pardo de Tavera B. Dr. Javier Galezowsky C. Dr. Louis de Weckert D. Trinidad Pardo de Tavera 32) Rizal discussed with Luna, the great master of brush, by posing as model in several painting. In Luna's canvas "The Death of Cleopatra posing as a/an _____.. Rizal discussed with Luna, the great master of brush, by posing as model in several painting. In Luna's canvas "The Death of Cleopatra" posing as a/an _____. A. Ferdinand Magellan B. Lapu-Lapu C. Dagohoy D. Egyptian priest 33) In another Luna's great painting "The Blood Compact" Rizal posed as ______ while Dr. Trinidad Pardo de Tavera posed as Legazpi A. Spanish priest B. Lapu-Lapu C. Dagohoy D. Sikatuna E. Egyptian priest 34) In Heidelberg, Rizal worked in the clinic of __________, famous Polish ophthalmologist A. Felix Pardo de Tavera B. Dr. Javier Galezowsky C. Dr. Louis de Weckert D. Trinidad Pardo de Tavera 35) The Austrian professor, Director of Ateneo of Leitmeritz, whom Rizal had had long and frequent correspondence as their beautiful friendship lasted all their lives. A. Dr. Javier Galezowsky B. Dr. Louis de Weckert C. Jose Alejandrino D. Professor Ferdinand Blumentritt 36) Rizal sent two books entitled "Arithmetica" written in Spanish and Tagalog by University of Santo Tomas Press in 1868. The author was __________, a native of Santa Cruz, Laguna. A. Felix Pardo de Tavera B. Rufino Baltazar Hernandez C. Jose Alejandrino D. Marcelo H. del Pilar 37) Rizal stayed in Leipzig from August 14, 1886-October 29, 1886, he translated Schiller's ___________ from German to Tagalog so that Filipinos might know the story of Swiss independence. A. Fairy Tales B. Travels in the Philippines C. William Tell D. The Count of Monte Cristo 38) In Berlin Rizal was enchanted because of the scientifice atmosphere and the absence of racial prejudice. And he came in contact with the German scientist-traveler named ___________, who was the author of Travelers in the Philippines which Rizal read and admired for such author foretell the downfall of the Spanish rule and the coming of Americans to the Phillippine shore. A. Dr. Feodor Jagor B. Alexander Dumas C. Hans Andersen D. Beecher Stowe 39) Rizal lived in Berlin not just as mere student or a curious tourist, but for the following reasons EXCEPT i.) to gain further knowledge of opthalmology and sciences & languages ii.) to observe the conditions of the German nation and associate with the German scientists and scholars iii) to finish his novel El Filibusterismo A. I only B. Ii only C. Iii only D. I and ii 40) The winter of 1886 was his darkest winter in Berlin for the following reasons EXCEPT: i.) He ate only one meal a day consisted of bread and water or some cheap vegetable soup ii.) The diamond ring from Saturnina got lost iii.) He had no money arrived from Calamba and could not pay for his landlord A. I only B. Ii only C. Iii only D. I and ii 41) How much did Rizal owed to Maximo Viola so that the novel Noli Me Tangere could be printed? A. P100.00 B. P150.00 C. P200.00 D. P300.00 42) In Rizal's Europe tour, he (together with Viola) visited such because of the following reasons: i) to further study opthalmology and sciences & anguages ii) Rizal was interested in botany to study numerous varieties of extraordinary beauty and size iii) to visit Dr. Adolph B. Meyer A. i only B. ii only C. iii only D. ii and iii 43) In Leitmeritz, when Rizal and Viola was visiting Professor Ferdinand Blumentritt who was amazed by Rizal's fluency in German language that Rizal was asked how long did he study German. Then Rizal answered eleven months. A. Alcalde mayor B. Governor general C. Gobernadorcillo D. Burgomaster 44) In Prague, as part of Europe tour, Viola and Rizal visited the famous cave where the Catholic saint was imprisoned. Who was that saint? A. San Antonio Padua B. Saint Francisco de Assisi C. Saint Pascual Bailon D. San Juan Nepomuceno 45) One of the greatest novelists in Europe (Austrian novelist) whom Rizal and Viola visited in Vienna and armed with letter of recommendation from Blumentritt, years later He spoke highly of Rizal, "whose genius HE so much admired." A. Alexander Dumas B. Eugene Sue C. Beecher Stowe D. Norfenfals 46) After the publication of Noli Me Tangere, Rizal was warned not to return home by the following people EXCEPT: i.) Silvestre Ubaldo ii) Josephine Bracken iii) Paciano and Jose M. Cecilio A. i only B. ii only C. iii only D. i and ii 47) Rizal, deciding to return home, left Rome by train for Marseilles, a French port. And on July 3, 1887 he boarded WHAT STEAMER? A. Tabo B. Djemnah C. Hayfong D. Salvadora 48) In Saigon, on July 30, 1887, he transferred to ANOTHER STEAMER, which was Manila-bound. What was the steamer he was riding? A. Tabo B. Djemnah C. Hayfong D. Salvadora 49) In his hometown (Calamba), patients from Manila and provinces flocked to such town, which Rizal came to be called ___ because he came from Germany, busy attending his lucrative medical practice. A. Doctor Laon B. Doctor Dimasalang C. Doctor Uliman D. Doctor Soliman 50) While the storm over the Noli was raging in fury, Rizal was not molested in Calamba because of this Governor-General that assigned a bodyguard for Rizal. Who was that Governor-General? A. Terrero B. Blanco C. Miguel Lopez de Legazpi D. Juan Salcedo 51) The lieutenant who defended Rizal in the court whom the later chose because the former's name was familiar to him, for the former was the brother of Rizal's bodyguard in 1887 A. Juan Salcedo B. Blanco C. Pio Valenzuela D. Luis Taviel de Andrade 52) The lottery prize that Rizal won. A. P10,000 B. P20,000 C. P30,000 D. P40,000 53) In his aspiration to reconcile Rizal with the church, Fr. Pastells sent one or the following: i. Father Obach ii. Father Jose Vilaclara iii. Father Paula de Sanchez A. I only B. Ii only C. I and ii D. All of the above 54) When Rizal was exiled in Dapitan, the different perspectives of Rizal's "many- splendored genius" were enhanced such as the following EXCEPT: A. Rizal as Educator B. Rizal as a Traveler* C. Rizal as a Farmer D. Rizal as Inventor and a Scientist 55) What is Jose Rizal's height? A. 4' 9" B. 4' 10" C. 4' 11" D. 5' 0" 56) When was Rizal arrested and deported to Dapitan (without benefit of trial)? A. June 21, 1892 B. June 26, 1892 C. July 3, 1892 D. July 7, 1892 57) Rizal was accused of this/these crime or crimes. i. rebellion ii. sedition iii. illegal association A. I only B. I and ii C. I and iii D. All of the above 58) On July 31, 1896, Rizal's four year exile in Dapitan came to an end. At midnight of that date he left, together with Josephine, Narcisa, Angelica (Narcisa's daughter), his three nephews, and 6 of his loyal pupils, on the steamer named ___. A. España B. Castilla C. Isla de Luzon D. Isla de Panay 59) one of the priests who visited Rizal before the latter was executed whom Rizal made an image of the Sacred Heart of Jesus during the latter's Ateneo days A. Fr. Antonio Rosell B. Father Luis Viza C. Fr. Federico Faura D. Father Jose Vilaclara 60) The exact time Rizal died when he was shot at Bagumbayan Field by firing squad A. 6:00 am B. 6:15 am C. 6:30 am D. 7:03 am 1-5 CCADD ADBCC CDBAB DAABD CAABB DCDDA CDDBD BCACB DDDDD BBCCA DBBBC DDABD