Ateneo and UST Life Flashcards
When was Rizal’s first year in Ateneo
1872-1873
Who was Rizal’s first professor in Ateneo?
Father Jose Bech
What was Rizal’s first prize for being the brightest pupil in his class?
A religious picture
Where did Rizal take private lessons to improve his Spanish?
Santa Isabel College
How much did Rizal pay for the extra Spanish lessons at Santa Isabel College?
three pesos
Where did Rizal stay during his second year term in Ateneo?
At a boarding house in Intramuros
What was the name of the street where Rizal boarded during his second year term in Ateneo?
Magallanes Street
Who was Rizal’s landlady during his second year term in Ateneo?
Doña Pepay
How did Rizal describe Father Jose Bech?
Tall and thin with a severe and inspired expression a sharp nose that was almost Greek, and thin lips forming an arc whose fell toward the chin
What degree did Rizal receive from his Alma Mater on March 23, 1877?
Bachelor of Arts
How old was Rizal when he received his degree with the highest honor?
15 years old
What was Rizal’s role in the Marian Congregation?
Secretary
What was the Marian Congregation?
A religious society
Commencement Day, Rizal who was 15 years old, received from his Alma Mater; the Degree of Bachelor of Arts, with highest honour.
March 23, 1877
Under whose guidance did Rizal cultivate his literary talent?
Father Sanchez
Who was Rizal’s painting mentor?
Agusti Saez
What material did Rizal use to carve an image of the Virgin Mary?
Batikuling (wood)
Who requested Rizal to carve an image of the Sacred Heart of Jesus?
Father Lionart
Who discovered the poetic genius of Rizal and encouraged him to write poems?
His mother, Dona Teodora
Who was Rizal’s mentor in sculpture?
Romualdo de Jesus
What image did Rizal carve for Father Lionart?
The Sacred Heart of Jesus
When did Rizal likely write the poem “Mi Primera Inspiracion”?
1874
To whom was the poem “Mi Primera Inspiracion” dedicated?
Rizal’s mother
Which poem was inspired by Father Sanchez?
El Embarque: Himno a la Flota de Magallanes
Which poem is a brief ode to the Child Jesus?
Al Niño Jesus
What age was Rizal when he wrote “Mi Primera Inspiracion”?
14 years old
What is the theme of the poem “El Heroismo de Colon”(El Heroismo de Colon)?
Praise of Columbus’s heroism
What does “Colon y Juan II”(Columbus and John II) relate?
King John II’s missed opportunity(fame and riches)
What is the subject of “Gran Cunsuelo en la Mayor Desdicha”(Great Solace in Great Misfortune)?
Columbus’s tragic life
What is the theme of “Un Dialogo Aluviso a la Despedida de los Colegiales”(A Farewell Dialogue of the Students)?
Farewell to classmates
What is the subject of “A la Virgen Maria”(To the Virgin Mary)?
Religious devotion to the Virgin Mary
Why did Rizal initially enroll in the course of Philosophy and Letters at the University of Santo Tomas (UST)?
His father preferred it.
Rector of Ateneo, who had been good to him – asking for advice on the choice of a career but unfortunately he was in Mindanao.
Father Pablo Ramon
What course did Rizal take at Ateneo during his first term at UST?
Vocational course leading to the title of perito agrimensor
During Rizal’s first year at UST, he fell in love with a woman known as “Miss L.” What led to the end of their romance?
-Rizal’s father did not approve of Miss L’s family.
-Rizal realized he still had feelings for Segunda Katigbak.
Who did Rizal court during his sophomore year at UST?
Leonor Valenzuela
How did Rizal communicate with Leonor Valenzuela during their courtship?
Through love letters sent in invisible ink
During Rizal’s junior year at UST, whom did he have a romance with?
Leonor Rivera
What was the sign name Rizal used to conceal his relationship with Leonor Rivera?
Taimis
Rizal studied in UST in what year?
1878-1882
What was the composition of Rizal’s grades in Medicine at UST?
2 excellent, 3 very good, 8 good, 2 fair
Why were Rizal’s grades in UST College of Medicine not as impressive as those he received at Ateneo Philosophy and Letters?
Due to the hostility of Dominican professors
What issue did Rizal face regarding laboratory equipment during his studies at UST?
The equipment was solely for display purposes
What form of discrimination did Filipino students face at UST according to the provided information?
Racial discrimination
