Literary Works in the Regions

Question 1

She was a native of Pampanga but settled in Albay. She was known as the
Matriarch of Filipino women poets writing in English, and was the author of the poem
“Revolt from Hymen”.

Answer 1

Angela Manalang Gloria

Question 2

He was from Baao, Camarines Sur and was one of the first Filipinos to write and
publish works in English.

Answer 2

Luis G. Dato

Question 3

A Filipino poet who was the author of “Mi Ultimo Pensamiento” which was the first
good English translation, in rhymes, of José Rizal’s “Mi Ultimo Adios”.

Answer 3

Luis Dato

Question 4

She is a contemporary Bikolano writer who was born from Legaspi City, Province
of Albay and is the author of “Banana Heart Summer”.

Answer 4

Merlinda Bobis

Question 5

. She was the author of a book of poetry called “Poems” in 1940. In this collection
was also her last poem, “Old Maid walking In the City.”

Answer 5

Angela Manalang Gloria

Question 6

”The Pretenders” is his most popular novel, which is the story of one man’s
alienation from his poor background and the decadence of his wife’s wealthy family

Answer 6

F. Sionil Jose

Question 7

He is known as the “Father of Ilocano Literature” and acknowledged author of
“Biag Ni Lam-Ang”.

Answer 7

Pedro Bukaneg

Question 8

A writer deeply concerned with social justice, his novels have been translated into
22 languages, and he is one of the most widely read Filipino authors.

Answer 8

F. Sionil Jose

Question 9

”Third World Geography” is a poem written by_____.

Answer 9

Cirilo F. Bautista

Question 10

“Pagpangaran” is a poem written by a Bicolano writer named___________.

Answer 10

Eduardo E. Uy

Question 11

Religion and institutions that represent
European civilizations enriched the
languages in the lowlands, introduced
theater such as komedya, sinakulo and
sarswela.

Answer 11

Spanish Period

Question 12

New literary forms such as free verse
(in poetry), the modern short story and the
critical essay were introduced.

Answer 12

American Period

Question 13

Literature is oral in nature and the
sources are usually the local native town
folk. Rich past was showcased through folk
speeches, folk songs, folk narratives.

Answer 13

Pre-Colonial Period

Question 14

Philippine Literature used various
languages and gave emphasis on teaching
vernacular literature or literature of the
regions.

Answer 14

Contemporary Period

Question 15

Early literary forms of the Philippines
were epics, legends, myths riddles and
proverbs.

Answer 15

Pre-Colonial Period

Question 16

I shall never forget the surprise and delight
I felt when I uttered my first connected
sentence, “It is warm.”

Answer 16

To make a statement or sound

Question 17

He knew he couldn’t straddle the issue
any longer and that he would have to choose
sides.

Answer 17

to be in a position of indecision

Question 18

A dining room table with collapsible sides
can be stowed when not in use, freeing up
valuable room

Answer 18

to put away for future use

Question 19

Windows rattled, and things fell off
shelves in a number of houses when the jet
flew low overhead.

Answer 19

to make a rapid series of short noises

Question 20

The news on the TV screen had a surge
of static and a loud noise simultaneously
thundered throughout the house.

Answer 20

unwanted noise caused by a radio or television receiver

Question 21

His books of poetry in three languages have won the Madrigal-Gonzales Best First Book Award, the Philippine National Awards
and the Gintong Aklat wards( Golden Book Awards). In 2017, he represented the Philippines in the International Writing Program at the University of Iowa. As a translator, he has translated the works of Rainer Maria Rilke, Jorge Luis Borges, Franz Kafka, and Oscar Wilde into Bikol and Filipino.

Answer 21

Kristian Sendon Cordero (April 1983)

Question 22

He was born in Busac, Oas, Albay
A contemporary Bicolano writer in Bikol, Filipino and
English
He was awarded as one of the Outstanding Bikolano
Artists for 2009 in Literary Arts category in Naga City,
In 2012, he was named Poet laureate of Albay.
Today, he is a councillor of the organization Lupon Sa
Wika, a member of the National Commission for Culture
and the Arts (NCCA) and director of the Unyon ng mga
Manunulat sa Pilipinas (UMPIL; English: Writers’ Union of
the Philippines)

Answer 22

Abdon M. Balde, Jr. (Sept 12, 1946)

Question 23

Award-winning writer who grew up in
Albay, Philippines at the foot of an active volcano,
which figures prominently in her writing and
performance. As a child her main interest was
painting, but at age ten she began writing poetry
because ‘painting with words’ was cheaper. She has
published novels, short stories, dramas and poems.
Works: Fish-Hair Woman, Coffee Grove, Banana
Heart Summer, Dwell, The Kissing

Answer 23

Merlinda Bobis (November 25, 1959)

Question 24

Born on June 24, 1961, Naga, Camarines Sur
He’s been into poetry writing since 1983 while
serving as one of the staffs of the Nueva Caceres
Bulletin, the official publication of the University of
Nueva Caceres.
He is a regular contributor to the Bicol literature
publication, An Tambobong nin Literaturang
Bikolnon, where several of his poems in Bicol dialect
were published.
Notable work: A View From Afar

Answer 24

Gil L. Gregorio

Question 25

They stood with their fingers flaming,
Listened to me with a serious mien
: (from Pedagogic by Cirilo F. Bautista

Which emotion is present in the above lines?

Answer 25

Excitement

Question 26

I knew the footnotes, all the text,
my words were precise and correct-
I was sure that they were learning- (from Pedagogic by Cirilo F. Bautista
The word /title “Pedagogic” means ______.

Answer 26

The speaker is trying to teach something