21st Century Quizzes 2024-25

______________6.
Spanish were the ones who

August 6, 2024 introduced Protestantism in the Philippines.
______________7. The Filipino is a unique
QUIZ 1 – 21ST CENTURY LITERATURE blend of both Eastern and Western influences.
______________8. Biography is a non-fiction
1. What is the best definition of literature? literary work.
A. Literature covers both oral and written forms ______________9. Sounds and rhythm give a
of works for expressive and imaginative purposes. musical effect to any prose.
B. Literature is limited to written materials that ______________10. Philippine history and
gain artistic merit for human expression. cultures are associated to the country's literature.
C. Literature is written solely to inform and
persuade.
D. Literature is anything written and published
2. In which period did chants, proverbs, songs, and folk

narratives first emerge?
A. American Period
B. Post-colonial Period
C. Pre-colonial Period
D. Spanish Period
3. What is common among these literary genres:

legends, myths, fables, biographies, novels, and short
stories?
A. They are based on true historic events.
B. They are all non-fiction prose.
C. They are all written in lines.
D. They all have stories to tell.
4. Which cannot be found in poetry?

A. paragraphs
B. rhyme scheme
C. rhythm
D. stanzas
5. Which is true about Philippine literature?

A. Early Filipinos were illiterate which explains why there
were no written literary texts produced at the time.
B. Philippine literature was only introduced when
the Spaniards came to conquer the Philippines.
C. Philippine literature is nothing compared to
the literary masterpieces of other countries.
D. Philippine literature existed even during pre-
colonial period.
NON FICTION OR FICTION: Write "NONFICTION" if the

statement is true about and "Fiction" if it is false.
______________1. Earliest Philippine literature

before the colonization period was rich in written
literary works.
______________2. Christianity is the first
religion known to ancient Filipinos.
______________3. Islam emerged first before
Catholicism faith.
______________4. Philippine literature can be
divided into three major periods.
______________5. The two major
classifications of poetry are fiction and non-fiction.
Quiz 2 – 21st Century Literature…
August 13, 2024 A. They both provide explanations as to the
origin of something or someone.
Multiple Choices. Choose and write the letter of B. They both tell the heroic deeds of a certain
the best answer. character.
C. Characters both have supernatural powers.
1. What is the period before colonization of a
D. These are both inspired by true experiences.
region or territory?
A. Colonial C. Pre-Colonial
9. In which tradition do fables, myths, and
B. Post-colonial D. Pre-history legends originally belong?
A. Classical C. Oral
2. What is the official system of writing in the B. Historical D. World
Philippines which already existing even during
pre-Spanish period? 10. Which is true about pre-colonial literature?
A) Alibata C. Cuneiform A. Literature does not exist in this period.
B) Baybayin D) Hieroglyphics B. Literature during this period was mostly
3. Which best describes the type of education written.
during pre-colonial period? C. Modern people still enjoy primitive literature.
A. Bias D. Modern people do not enjoy primitive
B. Formal literature.
C. Harsh and strict
D. Imitative and informal 11.What is most likely the theme of literary
4. Which does NOT belong to the form of pre- text during the Early Spanish Period?
colonial literature?
A.Equality C. Nature
A. Epics C. Proverbs
B. Idioms D. Riddles B.Nationalism D. Religion and morality
5. Which folk narrative deals with the story of a
mortal with supernatural power? 12.Which literary theme is the most common
A. Epic C. Legend among the three periods of colonialism in the
B. Fable D. Myth Philippines?
6. Which is true about the pre-colonial period? A.Daily life C. Nationalism
B.Education D. Poverty
A. Our limited access to pre-colonial literature
is because of the absence of a system of 13.Which word best describes the type of
writing during this period. literature written in English by Filipino authors
B. Trading with foreign neighboring countries during the Early American Period?
resulted in the diversity of our cultures.
A.Colorful C. Fluently written
C. Ancient Filipinos were not influenced by
foreign countries. B.Imitative D. Unique
D. Many literary forms were written during this 14.Which best describes the type of literature
period. during the later part of the Spanish regime?
A.Didactic and conservative
7. Which subject or theme was prevalent in B.Imitative and informal
pre-colonial literature? C.Sarcastic and pessimistic
A) Daily encounters and activities in life D.Simple and dynamic
B) Sense of nationalism
C) Poverty
15.Who is the writer of the first Filipino novel in
D) Religion
English entitled "A Child of Sorrow" in 1921?
A.Jose Garcia Villa
B.Nick Joaquin
C.Paz Marquez Benitez
D.Zoilo M. Galang
8. What is common about legends and myths? Quiz 4 – 21st Century Literature…
September 9, 2024 A. American Period
B. Japanese Period
Multiple Choices. Choose and write the letter C. Pre-colonial Period
of the best answer. D. Spanish Period
1. Which term is also associated with the post- 9. What greatly influenced the 21st century
colonial period? literary forms?
A. Apprenticeship period A. Books C. Science
B. Contemporary period B. Culture D. Technology
C. Emergence period
D. Revolutionary period 10. Which 21st century literary genre
addresses issues concerning woman that is
2. Who assumed the presidency after the death often depicted in humorous or light hearted
of Manuel Quezon during the post-colonial manner?
period? A. Chick Lit C. Hyperpoetry
A. Diosdado Macapagal B. Flash Fiction D. Text Tula
B. Ferdinand Marcos
C. Manuel Roxas 11. Modern literature comprises both
D. Sergio Osmeña Sr. contemporary and 21st century literature. How
does contemporary literature differ with 21st
3. What term associated with Martial Law did century literature?
Marcos use in stabilizing the chaotic condition A. It is stricter in terms of the convention and
of the Philippines? mechanics in writing.
A. Edsa Revolution Movement B. Technology is commonly embedded in
B. New Society Movement contemporary literature.
C. Peaceful Reform Movement C. Contemporary literature is better in quality.
D. Social Reform Movement D. It is commonly written in English language.
4. What refers to the prestigious award given 12. What does 21st century literature mean?
to gifted Filipino writers and their outstanding A. It is any type literary text produced roughly
literary works and is considered as the from 2001 up to the present.
counterpart of Pulitzer Prize in the United B. It is the type of literary that only uses
States? technology.
A. Gawad Urian Awards C. This is the literature of emerging genres.
B. National Artists of the Philippines D. Both A and C.
C. Palanca Awards
D. Premio Zobel 13. Which literary text only existed during 21st
century literature?
5. Which phrase best describes the first Edsa A. Poems C. Essay
Revolution in our country? B. Chic Lit D. Proverbs
A. Bloody Revolution
B. Bloodless Revolution 14. Which best characterizes 21st century
C. Corrupted Mind literature as compared to the other periods?
D. The New Society A. The use of technology is embedded in the
creation of this type of literature.
6. What subject or theme is the most common B. This is a literature written by contemporary
during the contemporary period? authors within the last decade.
A. Educational issues C. This literature often breaks traditional
B. Psychological issues writing.
C. Social issues D. All of the above.
D. Spiritual issues
15. Which among the poems only existed during
7. Which website contains short articles known 21st century literature?
as posts? A. Concrete Poem
A. Blog C. Social Media B. Lyrical Poetry
B. Internet D. Web C. Hyper Poetry
8. In which period in history was the short D. Sonnet
poetry Tanaga first emerged?

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______________6.

Spanish were the ones who

2. In which period did chants, proverbs, songs, and folk

3. What is common among these literary genres:

4. Which cannot be found in poetry?

5. Which is true about Philippine literature?

NON FICTION OR FICTION: Write "NONFICTION" if the

______________1. Earliest Philippine literature

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