LONG TEST IN RELIGIOUS EDUCATION 1 Score:

Name: ___________________________ Section: ____________________ K ______/15

Date: ____________________________ Parent’s Signature:____________ P ______/10
Teacher: Ms. Myra E. Sebuc U ______/15

GENERAL INSTRUCTION: You have 60 minutes to answer the examination. Read and understand
the instructions carefully and write the letter of the correct answer on your answer sheet. Avoid talking to
your seatmates, leaving the room, and performing signals once the test starts. ANY FORM OF
CHEATING IS NOT ALLOWED, otherwise, you will fail the exam. Review, then submit your test
paper quietly once you are done answering the test.

TEST I. A. MULTIPLE CHOICE (KNOWLEDGE- 5 pts.)

DIRECTIONS: Identify to which patriarchs are described. Write the letter of the correct answer on
your answer sheet.
_____1. Jacob was a Hebrew patriarch who was the grandson of Abraham, the son of Isaac and
Rebecca. Why did Jacob trick his father and brother?
A. Jacob was mischievous.
B. Jacob was fulfilling a prophecy about him.
C. Jacob was deceived by his mother to trick them.
D. Jacob wanted the birthright even if it was not rightfully his.

_____2. What are the overall themes and messages of Jacob’s life and story?
A. Avoid favoritism.
B. Trust that God will fix all our problems.
C. Be patient and learn to trust God’s wisdom.
D. Takes advantage of opportunities to better oneself.

_____3. Jacob loved Joseph the most because he was the son of Rachel, the woman he truly loved.
Joseph was also his first child in his old age. What are the overall theme and message of
Jacob’s life and story
A. Prepare early for difficult times.
B. Avoid favoritism by being fair to everyone in the family.
C. Use our gifts wisely and remain faithful to God through good and bad times.
D. Test people’s character before granting them forgiveness and other rewards.

_____4. Isaac fully trusts Abraham and God even if sometimes he does not know whom he is asked to
do certain things. Isaac trusts that there is a good reason for their requests. What does this
event reveal or teach about God?
A. We must be open and develop this lifelong relationship.
B. God uses instruments in a way that his people never experienced suffering.
C. God calls on leaders and ordinary people to stand up for justice and defend the poor or
people who need help.
D. An example of trusting a parent, teacher, or friend to do something that is good for their
future even if they are unsure such as going another.

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 _____5. What did God promise to Abraham when He asked him to leave his country for a new land?
A. wealth and fame C. a prosperous family and tribe
B. power and instant success D. descendants as numerous as the stars

B. IDENTIFICATION (KNOWLEDGE- 5 pts.)

DIRECTIONS: Identify to which patriarch is described in each statement. Write the correct answer on
your answer sheet.
6. This son of Jacob is known for his colorful coat and for being sold into slavery by his
brothers, later rising to become a powerful leader in Egypt.
7. This patriarch is known for his dream of a ladder reaching to heaven and for having
twelve sons, who became the leaders of the twelve tribes of Israel.
8. He was the son of Abraham and Sarah, and he is known for being nearly sacrificed by his
father on Mount Moriah. He is also the father of Esau and Jacob.
9. He was the son of Isaac and Rebekah and is noted for his complex relationship with his
brother, as well as for his role in securing the birthright and blessing from his father.
10. This patriarch is known for his covenant with God, during which he was promised that he
would be the father of a great nation. He is also famous for his faith and willingness to
sacrifice his son.

B. TRUE OR FALSE (KNOWLEDGE- 5 pts.)

DIRECTIONS: Write True if the statement is correct and False if not.
11. God’s promise was not fulfilled
12. God who always initiates relationships with us also demands and we always ignore it.
13. God changed the name of Abram (Exalted Father) to Abraham (Father of Multitudes).
14. God reveals Himself through nature, events, our fellow human beings, the Bible, and the Church.
15. To liberate us from obstacles is to pray for strength and courage whenever I feel discouraged and
tempted to give up.

TEST II. CONSTRUCTED RESPONSE (PROCESS- 10 pts.)

DIRECTIONS: Explain your answer in at least 3 to 5 sentences.

1. Imagine you are helping a friend who is curious about how to strengthen their faith through personal prayer
and liturgy. Write an essay explaining at least three practical ways as Grade 11 students that can develop in
personal prayer life and actively engage in liturgical practices. Share examples of own experiences, and
highlight the impact these methods can have on nurturing a vibrant faith life.
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 2. Your school is organizing a special assembly where Grade 11 students are invited to share their insights
on the importance of personal prayer and participating in your church fostering a strong faith life. Write
an essay articulating the significance of these practices, providing specific examples of how personal
prayer and participation in liturgy can positively impact the faith journey of students your age.
Conclude your essay by suggesting one initiative your school could implement to encourage a more
prayerful school community.
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Rubrics for Constructed Response/Essay:
Failed to give the Fails to give the correct Somehow gives the correct Gives the correct Gives the correct
correct answer answer and content but answer/content/explanation. answer/content/explana answer/content/ explanation
and content and did not shows effort in explaining tion. and shows creativity, effort,
give any explanation. their answer. and neatness in work
excellently.

1 point 2 points 3 points 4 points 5 points

TEST III. COMPOSING PERSONAL PRAYER (UNDERSTANDING – 5 pts.)

DIRECTIONS:As Grade 11 students, develop a prayer that can be actively engage in liturgy to nurture one’s faith
in life .
Compose a prayer in which you articulate at least three specific ways. Consider incorporating expressions of
gratitude, requests for guidance, and reflections on the importance of these practices. Share your insights and
aspirations for growing in faith through prayer and liturgy.
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Rubrics for composing personal prayer:

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 CRITERIA 5 points 4 points 3 points 2 points 1 point
The prayer is The prayer is original, The prayer The prayer contains The prayer lacks
exceptionally offering creative and demonstrates an basic ideas about originality and
original, thoughtful insights understanding of personal prayer and depth, presenting
demonstrating a deep into personal prayer personal prayer and liturgy but lacks generic or clichéd
Content & Depth of understanding of and liturgy. The liturgy, but the ideas originality and depth. ideas about
Reflection personal prayer and content shows a good may lack some personal prayer
liturgy. The student understanding of the originality or depth. and liturgy.
goes beyond generic topic.
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statements and
provides unique,
insightful ways for
Grade 8 students to
develop their faith
lives.

B. A SYMBOL OF FRIENDSHIP (UNDERSTANDING – 10 pts.)

DIRECTIONS: Make a symbol of friendship in your barkada or friends. Then make a symbol of your friendship
with God. How do these two friendships relate to each other?

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Rubrics:
Failed to give the Fails to give the correct Somehow gives the correct Gives the correct Gives the correct
correct answer answer and content but answer/content/explanation. answer/content/explana answer/content/ explanation
and content and did not shows effort in explaining tion. and shows creativity, effort,
give any explanation. their answer. and neatness in work
excellently.

1 point 2 points 3 points 4 points 5 points

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