Lecture 6

Question 1

The first essays in the Philippines were ______ compositions during Spanish
Regime. They mostly dealt with nationalistic and patriotic themes.

Answer 1

social and political

Question 2

True or False:
Among early essayists are Jose Rizal who wrote The Indolence of the Filipinos and the Philippines: A Century Hence; Marcelo H. Del Pilar who edited and published La Solidaridad; Graciano Lopez Jaena, Jose Burgos and Apolinario Mabini who wrote fiery revolutionary essays.

Answer 2

True

Question 3

The first book or collection of essays
was published by ______ and _______. It is entitled Thinking for Ourselves.

Answer 3

Vicente Hilario and Eliseo Querino

Question 4

_______ is by Francisco B. Icasiano

Answer 4

Horizon From Nipa Hut

Question 5

_______ is by Salvador P. Lopez;

Answer 5

Literature and Society

Question 6

________ is by I.V. Mallari;
_________ is by Alfredo Gonzales and -_________ is by Godofredo Rivera

Answer 6

The Birth of Discontent;
Call of the Heights;
Little Things