1. What is the main reason why the Settlement Project of Rizal in North Borneo failed?

a. Rizal and Mr. WB Pryor were not in good terms.

b. The cost of living was expensive back then.

c. The North Borneo company was hostile to them which caused conflict between both parties.

d. The Spanish Consul considered the project anti-patriotic.

2. As embodied in the Constitution, the following are the aims of Liga Filipina, EXCEPT one. What is
it?

a. Study and application of reforms.

b. Mutual protection in every want and necessity.

c. Encouragement of Education, Agriculture, and commerce.

d. Restoration of Filipino representation to the Spanish Cortes

3. Which of the following is NOT the aim of Katipunan?

a. To unite Filipinos into one solid nation.

b. To win the Philippine's Independence by means of armed conflict.

c. To establish a republic after independence.

d. To unite the archipelago by means of reforms.

4. Which of the following is the main reason why Jose Rizal shifted to medicine course at UST?

a. His ambition of become an eye doctor.

b. His mother has an eye condition.

c. His father insisted on taking the course.

d. It's the most lucrative profession at that time.

5. All of the statements are accurate regarding the state of education in the Philippines during
Spanish rule, EXCEPT one. What is it?

a. Middle-class Filipinos were humiliated in class by their teachers.

b. The Philippine educational system was a mirror of Spain's outdated educational system.

c. The natives had the chance to prove themselves worthy of education.

d. Students did not enjoy academic freedom.

6. What was the primary strategy employed by Katipunan dedicated to securing Philippine
independence?

a. Diplomatic negotiations with colonial powers

b. Encouragement of instruction and agriculture

c. Cultural revival and preservation efforts

d. Armed resistance and revolutionary actions

7. Rizal's academic life in UST was full of controversies and hardships compared to his time in
Ateneo. It was reported on various occasions that Rizal had "unhappy days" at UST for three
reasons EXCEPT one. What is it?

a. The Dominican professors of Rizal were hostile towards him.

b. Discrimination against Filipinos was very rampant at the University of Santo Tomas when
Rizal entered the university.

c. His mother never wanted him to enter the university as she was afraid that too much
knowledge might lead him to danger.

d. The methods of teaching that were used by the Dominicans in their instruction were
repressive and out dated.

8. Which statement is NOT true about the passage of the Rizal Law?

a. The Rizal Law was aimed to promote civic conscience and duties.

b. The Catholic church opposed the passage of the Rizal Law.

c. Students who feel and believe that their faith is offended are exempted from reading the
novels but not from taking the Rizal course.
d. Sen. Claro M. Recto opposed the passage of Rizal Law for he believes that the novels are not
meant to inspire nationalism and patriotism.

9. What significance does the social hierarchy hold in relation to Jose Rizal and his family?

a. It influenced the social standing of the Rizal family within their community.
b. It determined the educational opportunities available to affluent families like the Rizals.
c. It impacted the political aspirations of Rizal's family members.

d. It restricted the freedom of movement for families like the Rizals in colonial society.

10. In the following statements which is/ are the salient point/s of Rizal Law?
- to reach more Filipino students, the novels and other works of Jose Rizal are to be translated
into English, Tagalog, and major Philippine dialects.
- The distribution of Jose Rizal's novels and other works is under the supervision of the Board of
National Education.
- It obliged all colleges, schools, and universities to keep in their libraries limited number of copies
of the expurgated editions of Noli Me Tangere and El Filibusterismo and other writings of Rizal.
 a. Statements Il and Ill are true
b. Statement I is true:

c. Statements I and Il are true

d. All of the statements are true

11. Which is TRUE about the chronology of Rizal's education?

a. Calamba, Home, Ateneo, UST, Madrid
b. Atenco, Calamba, UST, Madrid, Home
c. Home, Calamba, Ateneo, UST, Madrid
d. Home, UST, Calamba, Ateneo, Madrid
12. After finishing his fourth year at the University of Santo Tomas, Rizal left for Spain to continue his
studies there. Which of the following is/ are Rizal's reason for leaving the Philippines for Spain?
a. Rizal made a secret pact with his brother Paciano, where he will observe the life abroad and
get ideas to start the campaign for reform in the Philippines.

b. Rizal left the Philippines for Spain to gain an inspiring source of motivation to start writing his
novel.

c. Rizal is planning to form an organization that will help him in facilitating the campaign for
reforms in the Philippines.

d. All of these.

13. Jose Rizal grew up surrounded by influences that contributed to the development of his
nationalist sensibilities and his greatest influence was his mother, Teodora. Why is it that
Teodora became his greatest influence?
a. Rizal leamed from Teodora the virtues that he carried until his last breath, such as self-
respect, love for work, and independent thinking.

b. Teodora taught Rizal the value of freedom and justice.

c. Rizal learned from her the value of hard work, careful observation of life, as well as
independent thinking.

d. All of the statements are correct.

14. The Church is one of the institutions that opposed the passing of the Rizal Law. The following are
the reasons given by the oppositionists BXCEPT one. What is it?
a. The novels of Jose Rizal belong to the past and teaching them would help in understanding
the current conditions of the Philippines.

b. The Noli Me Tangere and El Filibusterismo are very damaging to the cleries.

c. The law, as well as the novel constitutes a violation of the Philippine constitutional provision.

d. None of these.
 15. Which of the following BEST explains the dissolution of the Propaganda Movement?
a. The opposing perspectives of the members as regards to liberty and independence.

b. The expulsion of its Spanish members from the organization

c. The major shift of becoming more political in the movement's goals.

d. The conflict between Rizal and Pilar's views and sentiments.

16. All are subsequent occurrences which took place within the 19th century political landscape,
EXCEPT one. What is it?
a. Prohibition from organizing assemblies or political meetings.
b. Enforcement of strict social and political hierarchies.
c. Imposition of heavy taxes that leads to deprivation.
d. Merit was based on one's capabilities.
17. Aside from his controversial book of noli what was the reason why Dominican friars got angrier
or furious with Rizal?
a. Rizal's exposure to deplorable conditions of many tenancies in Calamba.

b. Many Filipinos got copies despite the govemment prohibition of the circulation of the Noli.

c. Don Jose Taviel De Andrade assigned a Spanish Lieutenant to prevent Rizal from being
harassed.

d. The publication of his second novel, El Filibusterismo.

18. The poem Mi Ultimo Adios is considered a remarkable Rizal poem. The following are the
purposes of the poem, EXCEPT one. What is it?
a. It is an appeal to the Filipinos, not to forget him

b. It is Rizal's last will

c. It is a poem of farewell

d. It is about Rizal's signal to start the revolution

19. What could be inferred from the meeting of Jose Rizal and Dr. Pio Valenzuela about the plans of
the Katipunan?
a. Jose Rizal was against the revolution.

b. Jose Rizal viewed the revolution as premature.

c. Jose Rizal was considered a threat to the Katipunan.

d. Jose Rizal declared his allegiance to the Spanish Colonial regime.

20. Which of the following statement/s is/are TRUE about Rizal's exile, trial and execution?
I. As what the Spaniards expected, Rizal's life in Dapitan was miserable and unproductive
II. Rizal was presented with two kinds of evidence - documentary and testimonial evidence during
his preliminary investigation

III. Rizal rejected the plans of the Katipunan to overthrow the Spanish government using revolution
 a. I & II.
b. I, II & III
c. II & III І
d. III only C
21. In what way did Dr. Jose Rizal's works and writings influence our country?
a. By means of expressing his views on Filipino roles.

b. Through unwavering dedication to other countries.

c. It made us develop our sense of nationalism and patriotism.

d. Through his status as our national hero.

22. Why do you think that Rizal was deprived of due process?
a. Because he was tried by the court-martial with a judge advocate of the court. There were
other courts that could have tried Rizal as the charges were not crimes committed by
military personnel.

b. Because He have been given the opportunity to confront his accusers and the witnesses
against him. This was to give Rizal also an opportunity to challenge the credibility of their
testimony and the evidence they offered against Rizal

c. Because he was trialed at a civilian tribunal, not in a military court

d. All of the above

23. Was Rizal given a fair trial? Why?

a. Yes, because he was given the opportunity to choose his counsel to defend him

b. No, because he was not allowed to defend himself from the accusations

c. Yes, because the sentence for him is based on the Penal Code of Spain in the Philippines

d. No, because he was already condemned guilty even before the trial

24. Why do we need to know Rizal's family background?

a. It gives us an insight into what kind of society Rizal grew up.
b. It gives us context to the American way of living during the 19 century.
c. it gives us additional information that we can use in the present
d. It gives us the joy to know what kind of family it was.
25. Rizal had his early education in Calamba and Biñan, where instructions were imposed very rigidly
and strictly. How did this system of Spanish basic education create an impact on Rizal's life?
a. Through the basic education that Rizal had experienced, he was able to acquire the
necessary skills that prepared him for his higher education in Manila.
b. Rizal became a much more disciplined person.
c. Rizal, after attending a private school in Biñan was able to solidify his political thoughts
and was abl to exhibit his nationalistic thoughts.
d. Rizal was able to improve on academic lessons and place it in a historical perspective.
26. Why is there a need for students to study the course Life and Works of Rizal?
a. The teaching of Jose Rizal's life works, and writings are mandated by the law.

b. It is right that the Filipino people, especially the youth, should know about and learn about
the great id for which our national hero died.

c. The study of the life and works of Rizal will encourage the application of the ideals of our
heroe current social and personal problems and issues.

d. All the options above are correct.

27. How did the spread of liberal ideas reach the colonies in the 19th century?
a. Mass production and faster modes of transportation and communication.

b. The Catholic Church lost its monopoly on interpreting the Bible.

c. The belief in the Diving Rights of Kings faded away.

d. Because of the 13 colonies declaring independence from Britain

28. Does Dr. Jose Rizal's work and writings make an impact on our country?
a. Yes, because he expresses his views about the roles of Filipino.

b. Yes, because his dedication to our country is visible.

c. Yes, because he inspired us to develop our sense of nationalism.

d. Yes, because he is our national hero.

29. Do you think the works of Rizal are still relevant today to our current political situation?
a. Yes, because his writings became an instrument for the Filipinos to see their future as a
democratic

b. Yes, because Rizal serves as an inspiration for today's generation to accomplish certain goals and
focus on their aspirations in life.

c. Yes, because his works are crucial in pushing through the obstacles and challenges in our society.

d. All the statements are correct.

30. Was the condition of the Philippine education system during the Spanish period worse than
today? Why?
a. Yes, because the Spaniards do not want to educate the masses

b. Yes, because the Indios are lazy and ingrates

c. No, because they have primary schools in every town

d. No, because the Spanish Period is the Golden Age of our education system
31. Jose Rizal's first teacher was his mother, who taught him how to read and pray and who had
encouraged him to write poetry. TRUE
32. The Rizat Law was passed on May 17, 1956, in Congress and signed by President ManueLP.
Quezon on June 12, 1956. PRESIDENT RAMON MAGSAYSAY
33. The Industrial revolution brought about new modes of production, transportation, and
communication, leading to a shift from manual labor to machine-based production. TRUE
34. Ateneo Municipal is run by religious congregation known as Augustinian Friars. JESIUTS
35. In 1889 Rizal established a biweekly newspaper in Barcclona, La Solidaridad (Solidarity), which
became the principal organ of the Propaganda Movement. TRUE
36. The colonization project of Rizal in Sahara was a response to the Calamba's land crisis. SABAH
37. The Unibersidad de Santo Tomas was a school owned and ran by the King of Spain. Dominican
order
38. Governor General Ramon Blanco approved Rizal's application as a volunteer physician to Cuba.
TRUE
39. After the establishment of La Liga Filipina, Rizal was ordered arrested by the Governor-General
Ramon Blanco. EULOGIO DESPUJOL
40. Patriotism is a sense of loyalty or psychological attachment member or a nation shares, based
on a common language, history, culture and desire for independence. NATIONALISM

1. What is the legal basis for including the study of the Life and Works of Jose Rizal in high school
and college?
A. R.A 1254 C
B. R.A 2145
C. R.A 1425
D. R.A 2415
2. He is the tutor of Rizal in Biñan, Laguna who is an old man and a former classmate of his father.
a. Maestro Justiniano Aquino Cruz
b. Maestro Lucas Padua D. Maestro
c. Maestro Celestino
d. Leon Monroy
3. Rizal mournfully wept when she died of sickness in 1865
A. Teodora
B. Olympia
C. Leonor Rivera
D. Concepcion

4. What school was known fur its equal treatment of Filipino and Spanish students during Rizal's
time?

a. Ateneo Municipal de Manila

b. University of Sto. Tomas
c. Colegio de San Juan Letran
d. Colegio de San Jose Manila
5. What social strata do the "Illustrados" belong to?
A. Insulares
B. Mestizos
C. Peninsulares
D. Indios

6. It marked a significant changed towards modernity, shifting from traditional ways to modern
ways of life.

a. 18th century
b. Late 18" century
c. 19th century
d. Late 19 century
7. In which particular legislation was Rizal's Law compared with the debate in 2011?
a. The Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity Expression Equality

b. Responsible Parenthood and Reproductive Health

c. Data Privacy

d. The Philippine Competition

8. Who became the savior of Noli Me Tangere?

a. Maximo Viola
b. Ferdinand Blumentritt
c. Valentin Ventura
d. Dr. Louis de Weckert

9. Rizal had a best friend whom he always confided through his letters. His best friend is a principal
of a secondary school in Leitmeritz, Austria. Who is he?

A. Maximo Viola
B. Ferdinand Blumentritt
C. Karl Ullmer
D. Dr. Louis de Weckert

10. A type of farming where crops are grown primarily for sale rather than for personal or local
consumption
A. Cash-flow agriculture
B. Cash-farming agriculture
C. Cash-form agriculture
D. Cash-crop agriculture
11. Rizal conceived the establishment of a Filipino colony here. He planned to move the landless
Filipino families to that rich British owned island. Where did Rizal plan to build the 'New
Calamba'?
a. Madrid, Spain
 b. Europe
c. Sabah
d. Hong Kong

2. To address the lack of formal education among Filipinos, the Spanish Colonial Government
enacted a decree which was to be supported by municipal funds and supervised by the local
governments. What was it called?

A. Educational Decree of 1862

C. Educational Decree of 1861

B. Educational Decree of 1863

D. Educational Decree of 1866

5. What is the main reason why the Settlement Project of Rizal in North Borneo failed?

A. Rizal and Mr. WB Pryor were not in good terms.

B. The cost of living was expensive back then.

C. The North Borneo company was hostile to them which caused conflict between both parties.

D. The Spanish Consul considered the project anti-patriotic.

6. What is the meaning of Liga Filipina's motto: "Unus Instar Omnimium"?

A God Above All

C. All For One

B. One Like All

D. One For All D

7. As embodied in the Constitution, the following are the aims of Liga Filipina, EXCEPT:

a. Study and application of reforms.

b. Mutual protection in every want and necessity.

c. Encouragement of Education, Agriculture, and commerce.

d. Restoration of Filipino representation to the Spanish Cortes

8. Which of the following is NOT the aims of Katipunan?

a. To unite Filipinos into one solid nation.

b. To win the Philippine's Independence by means of armed conflict.

c. To establish a republic after independence.

d. To unite the archipelago by means of reforms.

20. Why did "Pee" use their family name Rial when he lateled at Arento for his higher education?

a. Because the surname Rizal existed due to the Claveria Decree.

b. Because the Spaniards harbored suspicions on his old family name Mercado

c. For distinction, there were many Filipinos who used the surname, Rizal.

CD 21. All of the statements are accurate regarding the state of education in the Philippines during
Spanish rule, EXCEPT:

a. Middle-class Filipinos were humiliated in class by their teachers

b. The Philippine educational system was a mirror of Spain's outdated educational system

c. The natives had the chance to prove themselves worthy of education

d. Students did not enjoy academic freedom

2. What was the primary strategy employed by Katipunan dedicated to securing Philippine
independence?

a. Diplomatic negotiations with colonial powers

b. Encouragement of instruction and agriculture

c. Cultural revival and preservation efforts

d. Armed resistance and revolutionary actions

23, Rizal's academic life in UST was full of controversies and hardships compared to his time in Ateneo. It
was reported on various occasions that Rizal had "unhappy days" at UST for three reasons EXCEPT:

a. The Dominican professors of Rizal were hostile towards him.

b. Discrimination against Filipinos was very rampant at the University of Santo Tomas when
Rizal entered the university.

c. His mother never wanted him to enter the university as she was afraid that too much knowledge
might lead him to danger.

What significance does the social hierarchy hold in relation to Jose Rizal and his family?

a. It influenced the social standing of the Rizal family within their community

b. It determined the educational opportunities available to affluent families like the Rizals

c. It impacted the political aspirations of Rizal's family members

d. It restricted the freedom of movement for families like the Rizals in colonial society

8. After finishing his fourth year at the University of Santo Tomas, Rizal left for Spain to continue his
studies there. Which of the following is/ are Rizal's reason for leaving the Philippines for Spain?
 a. Rizal made a secret pact with his brother Paciano, where he will observe the life abroad and
get ideas to start the campaign for reform in the Philippines.

b. Rizal left the Philippines for Spain to gain an inspiring source of motivation to start writing his
novel.

c. Rizal is planning to form an organization that will help him in facilitating the campaign for
reforms in the Philippines.

d. All of these.

1. The Church is one of the institutions that opposed the passing of the Rizal Law. And the following
are the reasons. given by the oppositionists EXCEPT:

a. The novels of Jose Rizal belong to the past and teaching them would help in understanding
the currentconditions of the Philippines.
b. The Noli Me Tangere and El Filibusterismo are very damaging to the clencs.

c. The law, as well as the novel constitutes a violation of the Philippine constitutional provision.

d. None of these.

1. Which of the following BEST explains the dissolution of the Propaganda Movement?

a. The opposing perspectives of the members as regards to liberty and independence.

b. The expulsion of its Spanish members from the organization

c. The major shift of becoming more political in the movement's goals.

d. The conflict between Rizal and Pilar's views and sentiments.

2. All are subsequent occurrences which took place within the 19th century political landscape,
EXCEPT:

a. Prohibition from organizing assemblies or political meetings

b. Enforcement of strict social and political hierarchies

c. Imposition of heavy taxes that leads to deprivation

d. Merit was based on one's capabilities

3. Aside from his controversial book Noli Me Tangere, what was the reason why Dominican friars
got angrier or furious with Rizal?

a. Rizal's exposure to deplorable conditions of many tenancies in Calamba,

b. Many Filipinos got copies despite the government prohibition of the circulation of the Noli

c. Don Jose Taviel De Andrade assigned a Spanish Lieutenant to prevent Rizal from being
harassed

d. The publication of his second novel, El Filibusterismo.

 4. During the Spanish Colonial Period, the Insulares are slightly inferior to the Peninsulares. Why?

a. Because of their skin color

b. Because of the patriarchal society
c. Because they were born in the Philippines
d. Because it is decided by voting

5. In what way did Dr. Jose Rizal's works and writings influence our country?

a. By means of expressing his views on Filipino roles

b. Through unwavering dedication to other countries
c. It made us develop our sense of nationalism and patriotism
d. through his status as our national hero

6. Why do we need to know Rizal's family background?

a. It gives us an insight into what kind of society Rizal grew up

b. It gives us context to the American way of living during the 19th century

c. It gives us additional information that we can use in the present

d. It gives us the joy to know what kind of family it was

7. Rizal had his early education in Calamba and Biñan, where instructions were imposed very rigidly
and strictly. How did this system of Spanish basic education create an impact on Rizal's life?

a. Through the basic education that Rizal had experienced, he was able to acquire the
necessary skills that prepared him for his higher education in Manila.

b. Rizal became a much more disciplined person.

c. Rizal, after attending a private school in Biñan was able to solidify his political thoughts and
was able to exhibit his nationalistic thoughts.

d. Rizal was able to improve on academic lessons and place it in a historical perspective.

8. Why is there a need for students to study the course Life and Works of Rizal?

A. The teaching of Jose Rizal's life works, and writings are mandated by the law.

B. It is right that the Filipino people, especially the youth, should know about and leam about
the great ideals for which our national hero died

C. The study of the life and works of Rizal will encourage the application of the ideals of our
heroes in current social and personal problems and issues.

D. All the options above are correct

How did the spread of liberal ideas reach the colonies in the 19th century?

a. Mass production and faster modes of transportation and communication

b. The Catholic Church lost its monopoly on interpreting the Bible

 c. The belief in the Diving Rights of Kings faded away

d. Because of the 13 colonies declaring independence from Britain

1. Do you think the works of Rizal are still relevant today to our current political situation?

a. Yes, because his writings became an instrument for the Filipinos to see their future as a
democratic country.

b. Yes, because Rizal serves as an inspiration for today's generation to accomplish certain goals
and focus on their aspirations in life.

c. Yes, because his works are crucial in pushing through the obstacles and challenges in our
society

d. All the statements are correct

2. The following are the things that shows how Dr. Jose Rizal admired his father, EXCEPT:

a. Rizal created a clay bust for his father Francisco Mercado

b. Rizal created a wooden sculpture of his father upon his return from Europe

c. Rizal's son on Josephine Bracken was named after his father

d. None of the these

3. Which of the following is NOT TRUE about Rizal's first sojourn?

a. Rizal financially struggled in Madrid since his family's income is dwindling

b. Rizal has to pawn the ring which his sister Saturnina has given.

c. Rizal attended a gathering and had a conflict with Luna over Nellie Bousted.

d. Rizal master the German language and worked as a proofreader in a publication firm.

44. In Rizal's first homecoming, does Rizal sucessfully operated the eye of his mother?

a. Yes, he has been able to perform the operation in both of his mother eyes.

b. Yes, he has been able to perform an iridectomy to assess if his mother's cataracts were ripe.

c. C. No, he has been 100 busy fighting the attackers of his first novel.

d. No, he immediately departed from the Philippines after 6 months.

The following are Despujol's reason/s for his disapproval of the North Borneo Colonialization Project.
EXCEPT:

a. The North Borneo has a different trading company and would persuade Filipino to leave the
country.
b. It would lessen the Filipino laborers in the Philippines working for Spain.

c. Rizal might use the project to start a revolution.

d. The idea of living in the North Borneo is far from possible.