5 Flashcards
What caused Diarrone to cease publication?
Diarrone ceased publication for lack of funds.
What was Rizal’s only extravagance?
Rizal’s only extravagance was investing a few pesetas for a lottery ticket in every draw of the Madrid Lottery.
How did Rizal spend his leisure time?
Rizal spent his leisure time reading and writing at his boarding house, attending reunions of Filipino students at the house of the Paterno brothers, and practicing fencing and shooting at the gymnasium.
Where did Rizal sip coffee during summer twilights?
Rizal sipped coffee at Antigua Café de Levante and fraternized with students from Cuba, Mexico, Argentina, etc.
Who did Rizal visit on Saturday evenings?
Rizal visited the home of Don Pablo Ortiga y Rey, who lived with his son (Rafael) and daughter (Consuelo).
What is the Circulo Hispano-Filipino?
The Circulo Hispano-Filipino is a society of Spaniards and Filipinos which Rizal joined shortly after his arrival in Madrid in 1882.
What poem did Rizal write for the members of Circulo Hispano-Filipino?
Rizal wrote the poem ‘Me Piden Versos’ (They Ask Me for Verses) upon the request of the members of this society.
What did Rizal economize on?
Rizal economized on his living expenses and purchased books from a second-hand book store owned by a certain Señor Roses.
Which books aroused Rizal’s sympathy for the oppressed?
Beecher Stowe’s ‘Uncle Tom’s Cabin’ and Eugene Sue’s ‘The Wandering Jew’ aroused Rizal’s sympathy for the oppressed and unfortunate people.
What did Rizal comment about the cost of living in Paris?
Rizal commented in a letter to his family that ‘Paris is the costliest capital in Europe.’
When did Rizal sojourn in Paris?
Rizal’s sojourn in Paris was from June 17 to August 20, 1883.
Where did Rizal initially stay in Paris?
Rizal initially stayed at Hotel de Paris located on 37 Rue de Maubange.
Where did Rizal move after Hotel de Paris?
Rizal moved to a cheaper hotel on 124 Rue de Rennes in the Latin Quarter.
What did Rizal observe at Laennec Hospital?
At Laennec Hospital, Rizal observed Dr. Nicaise treating his patients.
