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Midterm Examination
in
Life and Works in Rizal (Rizal 102)
Name:_________________________________________ Course &Year:__________
Instructor: IVY SANCHEZ DIAZ
I- Multiple Choice: Choose the letter of the correct answer.
1. Rizal’s nationalistic essay and his first article that is written on Spain’s soil.
a. “Amor Patrio” c. “Me Piden Versos”
b. Diariong Tagalog d. A La Senorita C. O. y P.
2. When was Rizal composed his lovely poem titled A La Senorita C.O. y P.
a. August 21, 1883 c. August 16, 1983
b. August 22, 1883 d. August 24, 1893
3. The two steamers were Rizal on board as he travels to Singapore.
a. Salvadore and Djemnah c. Salvadora and Djemnah
b. MV Asturias and Salvadora d. MV Skyglobe and MV Princess
4. The ship Captain from Asturias, Spain who befriended Rizal.
a. Donato Alecha c. Donaire Nonato
b. Donato Lecha d. Donaire Chael
5. What was Rizal’s secret mission?
a. to observe keenly the life and culture of the European people.
b. to observe their languages and customs
c. to observe their government and laws of the European nations.
d. all of the above
6. A French steamer which left Singapore for Europe on May11. It was a larger and cleaner vessel which
carried more passengers.
a. Salvadora c. MV Asturias
b. Djemnah d. MV Skyglobe
7. What was Rizal’s first impression of Barcelona.
a. It was dirty and ugly c. inhospitable residents
b. He found it as a great city d. both a and c
8. This Italian City pleased him because of its business activity, its lively people, and its panoramic
beauty.
a. Naples c. Barcelona
b. Marseilles d. Spain
9. The following are Rizal’s articles, except one.
a. Amor patrio c. Revista de Madrid
b. Los Viajes d. A La Juventud d Maria
10. While sojourning in Barcelona, Rizal received sad news about_____________ and ____________.
a. measles in Manila and unhappiness of Ms.L
b. cholera ravaging and unhappiness of Leonor Rivera
c. cholera ravaging and unhappiness of Segunda Katigbak
d. measles in Madrid and happiness of Ms. L.
11. What University Rizal enrolled with in which he took up two courses-Medicine and Philosophy &
Letters.
a. Central of Spain c. University of Paris
b. Central University of Madrid d. Central de Barcelona
12. Don Pablo’s daughter who fell in love with Rizal.
a. Segunda c. Miss L
b. Leonora d. Consuelo
13. A sad poem of Rizal which he personally declaimed during the New Year’s Eve reception of the
Madrid Filipinos.
a. Circulo Hispano-Filipino c. A La Juventud
b. “Me Piden Versos” d. Amor Patrio
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14. Rizal completed his medical course in _____________.
a. Spain c. Madrid
b. Barcelona d. Singapore
15. Rizal went to Paris and Germany in order to specialize in__________.
a. ophthalmology c. engineering
b. medicine d. philosophy
16. While living in Paris, Rizal worked as an assistant to_________________, leading French
ophthalmologist.
a. Dr. Jose Bech c. Dr. Louis de Weckert
b. Dr. Jose Burgos d. Dr.Louis Pasteure
17. When was Rizal’s first letter to Blumentritt.
a. July 13, 1886 c. July 31, 1886
b. July 13, 1898 d. July 31, 1868
18. A famous German anthropologist who recognized Rizal’s genius.
a. Dr. Bech c. Dr. Virchow
b. Dr. Jagor d. Dr. Schweigger
19. A German scientist-traveler and author of Travels in the Philippines.
a. Dr. Bech c. Dr. Virchow
b. Dr. Jagor d. Dr. Schweigger
20. Friend of Rizal the savior of Noli who was a scion of a rich family of San Miguel, Bulacan. He helped
Rizal finance the printing cost of Noli.
a. Yoli c. Dr. Virchow
b. Viola d. Dr. Schweigger
21. When was Noli Me Tangere finally finished and ready for printing.
a. February 13, 1887 c. February 21, 1887
b. February 31, 1878 d. December 20, 1983
22. The name of the printing shop which charged the lowest rate for the reproduction of the novel.
a. Berliner Bechdruckrei-Action-Gesselschaft c. Madridliner-Beeche Printing Press
b. Paris liner-Action-Gesselschaft d. Berliner Buchdruckrei-Action-Gesselschaft
23. The _________________is a Latin phrase which means “ Touch Me Not”.
a. Noli Me Tangere c. They Ask Me For Verses
b. El Filibusterismo d. Diariong Tagalog
24. How many chapters does the novel Noli Me Tangere have?
a. 64 c. 63
b. 53 d. 43
25. The place where Rizal had beautiful memories of his visit, he enjoyed the warm hospitality of the
Blumentritt family.
a. Berlin c. Singapore
b. Naples d. Leitmeritz
26. A city where Rizal fascinated with because of its beautiful buildings, religious images, haunting
waltzes and majestic charm.
a. Vienna c. Singapore
b. Naples d. Leitmeritz
27. The “Eternal City” and also called the “City of the Caesars”
a.Vienna c. Switzerland
b. Rome d. Leitmeritz
28. The following reasons why Rizal determined to return to the Philippines, except one.
a. to operate on his mother’s eye
b. to serve his people who had long been oppressed by Spanish tyrants
c. to inquire why Leonor Rivera remained silent.
d. to help people improve their livelihood
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29. The Governor General who wrote a letter requesting Rizal to come to Malacanan Palace to explain
his novel subversive ideas.
a. Governor General Mc Artuhr c. Governor General Rodriguez
b. Governor General Terrero d. Governor General Romualdez
30. A Filipino Catholic priest-scholar, a theologian and Tagalog translator who have a brilliant defense of
the novel Noli Me Tangere.
a. Rev. Augustinian c. Rev. Salamanca
b. Fr. Jose Rodriguez d. Rev. Vicente Garcia
31. The age of Rizal when he became an embittered victim of human iniquities, a disillusioned dreamer
and frustrated reformer.
a. 21 c. 25
b. 23 d. 27
32. Three reasons why Rizal did not get off his ship at Amoy on February 7, 1888, except one.
a. he was not feeling well.
b. it was raining hard
c. he heard that the city has many Spaniards
d. he heard that the city was dirty
33. On _________________, Rizal left Hongkong on board the Oceanic, an American steamer.
a. February 21, 1888 c. February 23, 1888
b. February 22, 1888 d. February 24, 1888
34. A city where Rizal described in his diary as small, low and gloomy. It looks sad and is almost dead.
a. Hongkong c. Berlin
b. Singapore d. Macao
35. A Spaniard and a former secretary of Governor General Terrero who shadowed Rizal’s movement in
Hongkong.
a. Jose Mangubat c. Jose Proctosa Y Realonda
b. Jose Sainz de Varanda d. Jose de Menisis
36. One of the happiest interludes in the life of Rizal.
a. His trip to Macao c. His sojourn in the Land of Cherry Blossoms for 1 ½ month
b.His trip to Singapore d. His sojourn in the Land of Tokyo Japan
37. The real name of a Japanese girl whom Rizal fell in love with.
a. Seiko Usui c. Seiko Sana
b. Saiko Sei-San d. Uso Sana
38. Why did Rizal felt embarrassed during his first day in Tokyo Japan?
a. because he has no money for shopping
b. because the diplomatic authorities spy his movements.
c. because he did not know the Japanese language.
d. because he sacrificed his happiness for his girl.
39. One thing which Rizal did not like in Japan.
a. The beggars seen in the city streets of Japan.
b. Many thieves in Japan.
c. The popular mode of transportation by means of rickshaws by men.
d. The picturesque dress of Japanese women.
40. Things which favorably impressed Rizal in Japan.
a. The beauty of the country.
b. The cleanliness and politeness of the Japanese people.
c. The popular mode of transportation.
d. both a and b
41. A fighting Japanese, journalist and champion of human rights whom Rizal befriended with on board
the Belgic.
a. Tetcho Suehiro c. Mariano Ponce
b. Dr. Reinhold Rost d. Fr. Colin
42. When was Rizal first saw America?
a. April 27, 1888 c. April 29, 1888
b. April 28, 1888 d. April 30, 1888
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43. Rizal called this steamer as the second largest ship in the world.
a. City of Paris c. Belgic
b. City of Rome d. Oceanic
44. What was Rizal’s bad impression of America?
a. The material unprogressive of the country
b. The low standard of living
c. The lack of racial equality
d. The untidiness of the land.
45. An English city where Rizal lived from May 1888 to March 1889.
a. United States c. Singapore
b. London d. Japan
46. Founded the patriotic newspaper called “ La Solidaridad”.
a. Mariano Ponce c. Marcelo H. del Pillar
b. Graciano Lopez Jaena d. Jose Rizal
47. When was Solidaridad Association inaugurated?
a. December 30, 1888 c. December 31, 1888
b. December 29, 1888 d. December 26, 1888
48. Rizal write the famous letter to the young women of Malolos upon the request
of________________to praise the young ladies for their courage to establish school.
a. Mariano Ponce c. Marcelo H. del Pillar
b. Graciano Lopez Jaena d. Jose Rizal
49.” _______is more expensive than Paris” as Rizal described in his letter to Blumentritt.
a. . United States c. Singapore
b. London d. Tokyo
50. A librarian of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs who was impressed to Rizal of his learning and character
and he called Rizal “a pearl of man”
a. Tetcho Suehiro c. Mariano Ponce
b. Dr. Reinhold Rost d. Fr. Colin
