Lesson 4 - Higher Education and Life Abroad Flashcards
Jose, accompanied by ____________, went to Manila to take the entrance examinations on Christian Doctrine, arithmetic, and reading at the ______________, and passed them.
Paciano, College of San Juan de Letran
When did Jose take the entrance exam for the College of San Juan de Letran?
June 10, 1872
Jose’s father was the first one who wished him to study at Letran but he changed his mind and decided to send Jose at _________ instead
Ateneo
Who denied Jose Rizal admission to Ateneo and with which reasons?
Father Margin Fernando, college registrar of Ateneo Municipal
Reasons:
- he was late for registration - he was sickly and undersized for his age (11 years old)
Who helped Jose enter Ateneo?
Manuel Xeres Burgos
What was Manuel Xeres Burgos’ relation to Father Burgos?
nephew of Father Burgos
Why did Jose adopt the name Rizal instead of Mercado?
to avoid the suspicion of Spanish authorities accompanied by the name ‘Mercado’
Where was Ateneo located?
Intramuros, within the walls of Manila
Where was Jose’s first boarding house and how far is it from the college?
Caraballo Street, 25 min walk
Who owned the first boarding house of Jose and what was her relation to the Mercados?
Titay, she owed them P300
group of Catholic priests that taught in Ateneo
Jesuits
What were the two groups of students in Ateneo?
- Roman empire
- Carthaginian empire
What was the Roman empire, in the context of Ateneo?
students consisting of internos (boarders) with red banners
What was the Carthaginian empire, in the context of Ateneo?
students consisting of externos (non-boarders) with blue banners
Order of ranks in Ateneo
- emperor
- tribune
- decurion
- centurion
- standard-bearer
How are ranks/positions determined in Ateneo?
through a challenge where a defender can lose their position by committing three mistakes
Ateneo students‘ uniform is consisted of _________________ and _____________________.
hemp-fabric trousers, striped cotton coat
What was the Atenean coat called?
Rayadillo
Aside from Ateneo, where was Rayadillo also used?
uniform for Filipino troops during the days of the First Philippine Republic
Who was Rizal’s first professor in Ateneo?
Fr. Jose Bech
In Jose’s first year in Ateneo, in which rank was he placed and why?
bottom of the class because he’s a newcomer and knows little Spanish
How long did Jose Rizal take to be the emperor of his empire from the bottom of the class?
a month
Where, when, and why did Jose take private lessons?
Sta. Isabel College, during noontime recesses, to improve his Spanish
How much did Jose Rizal pay for his extra classes in his first year in Ateneo?
three pesos
After his first year in Ateneo, what was his rank?
second place
What happened during Jose Rizal’s summer vacation after his first year at Ateneo?
Saturnina brought Jose to Tanawan but he visited his imprisoned mother in Sta. Cruz behind his father’s back.
After returning from his first summer break, where did Jose board and who was his landlady?
inside Intramuros at No. 6 Magallanes Street, Dona Pepay
What was Rizal’s interpretation of his mother’s dream?
that she would be released in 3 months
What was Rizal’s first favorite novel?
the Count of Monte Cristo by Alexander Dumas
What drew Rizal’s attention in the Count of Monte Cristo?
the sufferings of Edmond Dantes (the hero) in prison, his spectacular escape from the dungeon of Chateau de If, his finding a buried treasure in the rocky island of Monte Cristo, and his dramatic revenge on his enemies who had wronged him
Which costly book set did Rizal persuade his father to buy?
Cesar Cantu‘s historical work entitled Universal History
Another literature read by Jose Rizal about the visit of a German scientist-traveller
Travels in the Philippines by Dr. Feodor Jagor
When did Jose become an interno in Ateneo?
June 16, 1875
Rizal’s best professor in Ateneo
Fr. Francisco de Paula Sanchez
When did Rizal receive his Bachelor of Arts in Ateneo and at which age?
March 23, 1877; 16 years of age
Rizal’s titles after graduating from Ateneo
- most brilliant Atenean
- pride of the Jesuits
A religious society that Rizal was a part of in Ateneo
Marian Congregation
Other organizations of Rizal in Ateneo
- Academy of Spanish Literature
- Academy of Natural Sciences
In Ateneo, Jose studied painting under ___________, a famous painter, and sculpture under _____________.
Agustin Saez, Romualdo de Jesus
Jose carved an image of The Virgin Mary on a piece of _____________ (Philippine hardwood) with his _____________.
batikuling, pocketknife
Who requested Rizal to carve an image of the Sacred Heart of Jesus?
Father Lleonart
first written poem of Rizal, which was dedicated to his mother on her birthday
Mi Primera Inspiracion (My First Inspiration)
Who opposed Jose to pursue higher learning in university?
Dona Teodora
What was Rizal’s first course in university and why did he choose it?
Philosophy and Letters, because his father liked it and he was still uncertain on which course to take
Who suggested Rizal to study medicine and cure his mother’s growing blindness?
Fr. Pablo Ramon, Ateneo’s Rector
a society of literary men and artists
Liceo-Artistico-Literario (Artistic-Literary Lyceum) of Manila
What was the title of Rizal’s poem submitted in a contest and which place did he achieve?
A La Juventud Filipino (to the Filipino youth), first place
What was the title of Rizal’s play submitted in a contest and which place did he achieve?
the Council of the Gods, second place
Which brand of priests dominated UST?
Dominican priests
Which university did Jose Rizal attend?
University of Sto. Tomas
