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El Fili Flashcards

1
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How many versions did Rizal’s “Fili” go through between March and June 1891?

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Four

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What are some reasons for the revisions of “Fili” during this period?

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Personal crisis due to land eviction and Leonor Rivera’s wedding

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What is recommended approach for reading “Fili” despite its occasional slow pace?

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Slowly and meditatively

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How many chapters are provided in the short list for short courses?

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Four

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5
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What is the significance of the long list provided for “Fili”?

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In-depth courses

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Which chapters are included in the short list for short courses?

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Chapter 4 (“Cabesang Tales”), Chapter 7 (“Simoun”), Chapter 33 (“The Last Argument”), Chapter 39 [Untitled]

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Which chapters are included in the long list for in-depth courses?

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Chapter 12 (“Plácido Penitente”), Chapter 14 (“In the House of the Students”), Chapter 15 (“Señor Pasta”), Chapter 19 (“The Fuse”), Chapter 26 (“Pasquinades”), Chapter 28 (“Tatakut”), Chapter 30 (“Juli”)

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8
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Who is “The Fili” dedicated to?

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Fathers Gomez, Burgos, and Zamora

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What was Rizal’s original plan for the dedication of “The Fili”?

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Filipino people and government

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What does the term “filibusterismo” mean in the context of Spanish rule in the Philippines?

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Subversion

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What is suggested by the new dedication of “The Fili”?

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The evil Rizal fights is the friars’ accusations against the priests, not revolution itself

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According to the epigraph by Blumentritt, who are the real “filibusteros”?

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Spanish authorities

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How many groups of Spaniards did Blumentritt identify?

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Three

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What does the first group of Spaniards believe about the European race and Filipinos?

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European race is superior and Filipinos should be grateful

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Which group of Spaniards pushes Filipinos towards rebellion through their actions?

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The friars (first group) and bureaucrats (third group)

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16
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How many parts can the plot of “The Fili” be divided into?

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Six

17
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What does Part 1 of “The Fili” focus on?

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Introduces characters and sets up two storylines: Simoun’s revolution and students’ petition for a Spanish academy

18
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What is the focus of Part 2 of “The Fili”?

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Simoun influencing Basilio and the students’ struggle for the academy

19
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What is the theme of Part 4 of “The Fili”?

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Both Simoun’s revolution and the students’ petition fail

20
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What events occur in Part 5 of “The Fili”?

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Student arrests, Capitan Tiago’s death, Juli’s suicide

21
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According to the provided information, what is a highlight of “The Fili”?

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Padre Florentino’s conversation with Simoun about the future of the Philippines

22
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Which storylines of “The Fili” are considered conventional and predictable?

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The first two storylines: revolution & academy

23
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Which parts of “The Fili” are considered more engaging?

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Cabesang Tales and Simoun’s second revolution

24
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Who is a complex character in “The Fili” that is both a friend of the Spanish elite and a rebel planning their downfall?

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Simoun

25
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Which character becomes disillusioned with revolution in “The Fili”?

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Basilio

26
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Who is the idealistic student in “The Fili” who contrasts with Basilio?

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Isagani

27
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Which character in “The Fili” provides moral guidance as a wise priest?

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Padre Florentino

28
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What role do minor characters serve in “The Fili”?

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Develop the themes of the novel

29
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What question does “The Fili” explore regarding achieving change?

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Whether revolution or reform is the best way to achieve change

30
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What morality does “The Fili” explore in the pursuit of revolution?

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Violence vs. Pacifism

31
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What does “The Fili” critique regarding the colonial government and Filipino society?

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Corruption

32
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What contrast does “The Fili” explore as motivating forces?

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Love vs. Hate

33
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What philosophy does “The Fili” critique regarding progress?

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Enlightenment

34
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According to Padre Florentino, what must Filipinos do before achieving freedom?

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Be virtuous and deserve freedom

35
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How does Padre Florentino view the suffering caused by tyranny?

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Can be a positive force if it strengthens the resolve of the people and teaches them the value of freedom

36
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Who does Padre Florentino believe is partly to blame for the situation of the Filipinos?

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Filipinos

37
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What does Padre Florentino say is required for a successful revolution?

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People who are willing to fight and die for freedom

38
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According to Padre Florentino, what is more important than political freedom?

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Civic freedom

39
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What does Padre Florentino believe is necessary for real change in Philippine society?

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Filipinos must change themselves

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