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THIRD QUARTERLY TEST
21st Century Literature from the Philippines and the World

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1. During this period, Jose Rizal’s works such as Noli Me Tangere and El
Filibusterismo were written to awake the mind of our countrymen.
a. Spanish Period c. Pre-Spanish Period
b. American Period d. Period of Enlightenment

2. The Philippines had literature such as legends, folktakes, folksongs, and the
like.
a. Spanish Period c. Pre-Spanish Period
b. Japanese Period d. Period of Enlightenment

3. In this period, religious books were written, such as Doctrina Cristiana and
Urbana and Felisa, to support or contradict the Catholic Church.
a. Spanish Period c. 21st Century Period
b. American Period d. Period of Enlightenment

4. Filipino writers went into all forms of literature like news, reporting, poetry,
stories play, essays, and novels which clearly depicted their love of country
and their longings for independence.
a. Edsa I Period c. Pre-Spanish Period
b. American Period d. The 3rd Republic Period

5. Filipino literature was given a break during this period for the Filipino
literature was prohibited from using. Many wrote plays, poems, short
stories, etc. Topics and themes were often about life in the provinces.
a. Japanese Period c. Pre-Spanish Period
b. American Period d. American Period

6. Haiku and Tanaga were influenced by what period?

a. Spanish Period c. 21st Century Period
b. Japanese Period d. Period of Enlightenment

7. This period presented new trends in writing using modern technology.

a. Edsa I Period c. Pre-Spanish Period
b. 21st Century Period d. The 3rd Republic Period

8. This literary period witnessed newspapers which were once branded crony
newspapers become instant opposition papers.
a. Japanese Period c. Pre-Spanish Period
b. American Period d. Edsa I Period

9. Poetry during this period were during this period were romantic and
revolutionary.
a. The 3rd Republic Period c. 21st Century Period
b. Edsa I Period d. Pre-Spanish Period

10. Poetry during this period were dealt with patience, regard for native culture
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and customs.
a. The 3rd Republic Period c. Edsa I Period
b. 21st Century Period d. New Society Period

11. A story told using a combination of text and illustrations or without

text at all.
a. Digi-Fiction c. Illustrated Novel
b. Doodle Fiction d. Creative Non-Fiction

12. A site of collected posts or articles written by one or more people and
updated regularly.
a. Blog c. Hyper Poetry
b. Flash Fiction d. Digi-Fiction

13. Brief stories told in a thousand words or less.

a. Blog c. Hyper Poetry
b. Flash Fiction d. Digi-Fiction

14. Tales are written and presented using dialogues in social media
applications.
a. Chick Lit c. Hyper Poetry
b. Digi-Fiction d. Text-Talk Novel

15. A factual story is written using literary devices and techniques.

a. Digi-Fiction c. Illustrated Novel
b. Doodle Fiction d. Creative Non-Fiction

16. Drawings enhance stories in this form where illustrations and

handwritten graphics are incorporated.
a. Digi-Fiction b. Doodle Fiction c. Illustrated Novel d. Creative Non-
Fiction
17. The genre of speculative fiction dealing with concepts of time, travel,
parallel universe, extra-terrestrial life, and futuristic technology.
a. Digi-Fiction b. Doodle Fiction c. Science Fiction d. Creative Non-Fiction

18. It is a collection of stories presented in comic book formats.

a. Digi-Fiction b. Doodle Fiction c. Illustrated Novel d. Graphic Novel

19. Literature that uses hypertext mark-up (HTM) to connect to other

parts of the piece.
a. Blog b. Flash Fiction c. Hyper Poetry d. Digi-Fiction

20. In English-speaking countries, these are stories with illustrations

published in Japan.
a. Manga b. Digi-Fiction c. Graphic Novel d. Illustrated Novel

21. In this stanza, the author used auditory imagery which appeals to the
sense of
hearing. Among the sounds, which could not be heard clearly.
I will
Listen to the sound of breeze
To the rustling of leaves
To the chirping of birds
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To the buzzing of the bees
To the flapping of butterfly’s wings
a. Rustling b. Buzzing c. Flapping d. Chirping
22. Dr. Jose Rizal was being compared to a shimmering star in the poem. In
the
line, the star itself is already dead means _______.
Star:
Still shimmering
Even if millions of miles away,
The star itself
Is already dead.
a. Dr. Jose Rizal was no longer shimmering.
b. Dr. Jose Rizal was not a star.
c. Dr. Jose Rizal was sent to the sky.
d. Dr. Jose Rizal was sent down.

23. In the poem, Preludes by T.S. Eliot, imagery is used. Which line appear to
the sense of touch?
1. The winter evening settles down
2. With smell of steaks in passageways.
3. Six o'clock.
4. The burnt-out ends of smoky days.
5. And now a gusty shower wraps
6. The grimy scraps
a. 4 b. 5 c. 6 d. 2

24. In the poem below, which word is used to refer to snow?

"Kissed by Snow" - Kelly Roper
1. Standing in darkness with face upturned as
2. Frosty, feathery stars drift down from the sky
3. And land like gentle kisses from cold lips
4. On my cheeks, my nose, my lips and closed eyes

a. Sky b. Eyes c. Lips d. stars

25. Using the same poem, Kissed by Snow, which line used metaphorical
language?
a. 1 b. 2 c. 3 d. 4
26. In the poem, "Man Versus Pepper- Kelly Roper, what situation is
expressed?
One sniff gives a clue of the heat within.
First bite feels like swallowing a lighted blow torch,
And tears stream from his eyes like a flash flood
As the dying ghost pepper delivers its savage revenge.
a. The persona in the poem shares his great time eating spicy food.
b. The persona in the poem expresses his experience eating spicy food.
c. The persona in the poem describes how he feels while eating spicy food.
d. The persona in the poem warns the reader not to eat spicy food.

27. The persona in the poem “Padre Faura Witness The Execution of Rizal” was
_______.
a. Danton Remoto b. Dr. Jose Rizal c. Padre Faura d. You

28. The mood of the poem was _______.

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a. Mournful b. Delightful c. Joyful d. Mysterious
29. The speaker was shivering while standing in the roof because _______.
a. He was dizzy. c. It was December.
b. It was cold. d. It was high.

30. In stanza 2 & 3 the persona recalled what transpired between him and
Pepe.
This literary device is called _______.
a. Prophecy b. Symbolic c. Flashbacking d. foreshadowing

31. Mind mapping is a tool used to visually organize information that helps us
to analyze, synthesize, recall and __________ new ideas.
a. draw b. estimate c. evaluate d. generate
32. Which technique in making a movie is used to generate illusion of
movement from many still images?
a. animation b. designing c. video filming d. photography
33. This is a short Filipino poem that consists of 4 lines with 7-7-7-7- syllabic
verse.
a. awit b. haiku c. tanaga d. sonnet
34. Blog is the short term for __________.
a. net blog b. web blog c. word blog d. internet blog
35. The following media forms are integrated in multimedia EXCEPT _________.
a. text b. video c. computer d. animation
36. PowerPoint application is used to _________.
a. design animations c. process and store digital
presentations
b. create slideshow presentations d. generate ideas from people thru
mapping

37. Which wireless handheld device is used to make and receive calls and send
text messages?
a. laptop c. desktop
b. cellphone d. camera

38. This electronic device is used for storing and processing data.
a. printer b. android c. computer d. mobile phone
39. A tag cloud is also known as _________.
a. web cloud b. text cloud c. word cloud d. digital cloud
40. Which software package is designed to create electronic presentations
consisting of a series of separate pages?
a. PowerPoint b. Mobile text tula c. Microsoft Excel d. Digital photography

41. Which element refers to the time and location where the story happens?
a. Plot b. Setting c. Conflict d. Characterization
42. The phrase, “Don’t judge the book by its cover,” is an example of
a. Mood b. Setting c. Theme d. Conflict
43. What do you call the most important character in a story?
a. antagonize b. protagonist c. antagonist d. instigator
44. Which plot structure creates tone, presents characters and other important
details to introduce the story?
a. Setting b. Theme c. Exposition d. Climax
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45. Which element of a short story is known as the vantage point used to
narrate
the story?
a. Setting b. Theme c. Exposition d. Point of view
46. What do you call the character who contends with the main character in a
short story?
a. investigator b. protagonist c. antagonist d. instigator
47. Which element of short story shows the author’s attitude or feelings?
a. Plot b. Theme c. Exposition d. Tone

48. What do you call the events that happen in a short story?
a. Setting b. Theme c. Plot d. Conflict
49. Which of the following is considered as the essence of fiction?
a. Setting b. Theme c. Conflict d. Climax
50. What do you call the series of events when things start to happen in the
story?
a. Rising Action b. Theme c. Exposition d. Falling Action

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