St. Mary's College of Catbalogan Catbalogan City: Midterm Examination in Rizal
St. Mary's College of Catbalogan Catbalogan City: Midterm Examination in Rizal
St. Mary's College of Catbalogan Catbalogan City: Midterm Examination in Rizal
PAASCU A
Name_________________________________Course&Year____________Date______________
Direction: Choose the letter of the correct answer and write it in the space before the number.
_____1. The date of Jose Rizal’s departure for his trip to Europe____________.
_____2. As per agreement with him and his uncle Antonio, Rizal prepared well for his departure.
a. 256 c. 356
b. 257 d. 350
_____4. Rizal who was only 16 years old enrolled at UST taking his course because he was still
uncertain as to what course he would take up.
_____6. Rizal submitted a poem who won first prize at the Liceo Artistico Literario de Manila.
_____7. The detention of Teodora was marked by extreme cruelty. They made her walk
barefoot to the prison which was some kilometers away.
a. 30 kilometers c. 20 kilometers
b. 25 kilometers d. 35 kilometers
_____8. The infamous woman accused his husband of poisoning named Teodora as ________.
a. fanatic c. suspect
b. Puppet d. accomplice
_____9. The age of Francisco Mercado when Rizal was born.
____10. Don Francisco and Dona Teodora were blessed with this number of children.
a. 9 c. 11
b. 7 d. 10
____11. Philippine-born Spaniards enjoyed second priority while this group was looked down upon.
____12. This body helped the Spanish monarchs manage the affairs of the colonies through a
centralized machinery.
____13. It was in Hong Kong where Rizal joined the clinic of ______, a Portuguese physician who
became a friend and admirer.
_____15. While in Heidelberg, Rizal worked at the University Eye Hospital under his direction.
_____16. After five years of memorable sojourn in Europe, he returned to the Philippines in ______.
_____17. The death ___________, her older sister married Rizal’s happy days in Calamba.
a. Trinidad c. Saturnina
b. Olimpia d. Lucia
_____18. During the days when Noli was the target of a heated controversy all copies of the Noli
were__________.
a. reproduced c. prohibited
b. circulated d. sold out
_____19. In_________, Rizal received news from Juan Luna and Valentin Ventura that many Filipinos
in Spain were involved in gambling (cockfighting).
a. Brussels c. Paris
b. Madrid d. London
____20. Rizal had the intention to propose marriage to __________after losing Leonor but it failed
because he did not like to give up his Catholic Faith.
a. Suzanne c. Nellie
b. Gettie d. Adelina
____21. Rizal stayed in Calamba for __________before he left Manila for Hong Kong.
a. 3 months c. 5 months
b. 2 months d. 6 months
a. Cataluna c. Madrid
b. Barcelona d. France
____23. After a week of wonderful sojourn in Rome, he prepared to return to this place.
a. Malaysia c. Philippines
b. USA d. Asia
____26. The __________, a religious order examined the text of the Noli and found it to be
subversive of public order.
a. Jesuits c. Recollects
b. Dominicans d. Augustinians
____27. The pen name Rizal used to write the essay in Barcelona.
____28. Rizal was enchanted by this place because of its scientific atmosphere and the absence of
racial prejudice.
a. Berlin c. Heidelberg
b. Leipzig d. Austria
____29. Rizal’s companion when he boarded the ferry steamer Kiu Kiang for Macao was __________.
____30. They went to see this great friend and confidante of Rizal in his love affairs.
Direction: Identify the term being described in each statement. Write your answer in the space before
each number.
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_____________31. The Austrian professor who became Rizal’s bestfriend and Adviser.
_____________32. Former name of Ateneo Municipal
_____________33. The enemies of the government
_____________34. City Government
_____________35. Supreme Court
_____________36. “the Enlightened ones”
_____________37. The smallest unit of government
_____________38. Friars became more powerful and influential that even civil
authorities feared them.
_____________39. Barangay Captain
_____________40. The seat of the central government
41-50. The four reasons why Rizal was so determined to return to the Philippines after his
memorable sojourn in Europe.
51-60. Give at least five names of Rizal’s women and describe each. Why was our hero
described as a gallant lover without seroiusly committing to anyone?
61-70. Give the full name of Rizal and his his siblings (chronological or sequential order)
71-80. Give at least five titles of his literary work and describe each.
81-90 Give the complete names of the three executed priests and state the reason why
they were executed.
91-100 Illustrate the pyramidal structure of the government during 19th century and compared
to our government now.
Nota Bene:
“To keep the lamp burning, we have to keep putting oil in it.”
As they say, nothing comes easy. Study hard and keep the fire burning.