Lesson 4: Rizal's Higher Education in Ateneo Municipal

Question 1

When did Jose went to Manila accompanied by Paciano to took the entrance examinations on Christian doctrine, arithmetic, and reading
at the College of San Juan de Letran, and passed them all.

Answer 1

June 10, 1872

Question 2

Who was the college registrar who refused to admit Jose Rizal for two reasons: (1) he was
late for registration and (2) he was sickly and undersized for his age.

Answer 2

Father Magin Ferrando

Question 3

Who was reluctantly admitted Jose Rizal at the Ateneo and nephew of Father Burgos.

Answer 3

Manuel Xerez Burgos

Question 4

In Ateneo Municipal, students were divided into two groups, namely:

Answer 4

-The Roman Empire (internos boarders) and
-Carthaginian Empire (externos non-boarders)

Question 5

Each of these empires had its ranks. The ranks are: (in increasing order)

Answer 5

1. Emperor
2. tribune
3. Decurion
4. Centurion
5. Standard-bearer

Question 6

Rizal’s first professor in the Ateneo was ____ whom he described as “tall, thin man, with a body slightly bent forward, a hurried walk,
an ascetic face, severe and inspired, small deep-sunken eyes, a sharp nose that was almost Greek, and thin lips forming an arc whose ends fell toward the chin”.

Answer 6

Fr. Jose Bech

Question 7

Jose Rizal’s first favorite novel

Answer 7

The Count of Monte Cristo by
Alexander Dumas

Question 8

He inspired young Rizal to study harder and write poetry.

Answer 8

Fr. Francisco Sanchez

Question 9

The day when Rizal received from his Alma Mater, Ateneo Municipal, the degree of Bachelor
of Arts, with the highest honors.

Answer 9

March 23, 1877

Question 10

The first poem Rizal probably wrote during his days in the Ateneo that was dedicated to his
mother on her birthday.

Answer 10

Mi Primera Inspiracion (My First Inspiration)