Ateneo Education: Refinement of Rizal's Skills (1872-1877)

Question 1

At age 11, On June 10, 1872, Jose went to Manila and took an entrance examination at the ______.

But his father wanted a Jesuit college instead, and so Rizal tried at the Ateneo Municipal

Answer 1

Colegio de San Juan de Letran

Question 2

On March 23, 1877, Rizal received his Bachelor of Arts diploma, attaining sobresaliente or excellent with __ medals.

Answer 2

5

Question 3

He graduated with the _____ honors, that entitled him to admission in any university.

Answer 3

highest

Question 4

After five years of dedicated study, At the age of 16, he stepped out of the college halls into a world of intrigue and challenge that was to give him boundless opportunity to help the _____.

Answer 4

oppressed Filipinos

Question 4

It expressed the potential benefits that can be derived from educating the citizenry.

Answer 4

Por La Educacion Recibe Lustre La Patria (“Through Education the Country Receives Light”)

Question 5

He elucidated the concept that faith and belief in truth and love of God are discovered in dedicated study and cultivation of the human mind.

Answer 5

Alianza Intima Entire la Religion y La Buena Educacion
(“Intimate Alliance Between Religion and Good Education”)

Question 6

The academic excellence of Rizal and his literary prowess qualified him for membership in two exclusive societies at the Ateneo:

Answer 6

The Academy of Spanish Literature
The Academy of Natural Science

Question 6

He later became the _____ of the Marian Congregation

Answer 6

secretary

Question 7

He also became the _____ of the Academy of Spanish Literature.

Answer 7

prefect