Noli Me Tangere Flashcards
1
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Who is the Author of Noli Me Tangere?
A
Dr. Jose P. Rizal
2
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What is the meaning of Noli Me Tangere by Latin phrase?
A
Touch Me Not
3
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Where does the title “Noli Me Tangere” came from?
A
The Bible
4
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If the title Noli Me Tangere came from the Bible, from which passage does it come from?
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John 20: 13 - 17
5
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Rizal made a mistake and thought the line “Touch me not” is from what Gospel?
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Gospel of Luke
6
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Rizal wrote a letter telling the receiver that he made a mistake in citing the Bible, who is this receiver?
A
Felix Hidalgo
7
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When did Rizal wrote a letter to Felix Hidalgo?
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March 5, 1887
8
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What is the English Translation of Noli Me Tangere?
A
The Social Cancer
9
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What was Rizal’s intention in writing the Novel?
A
To expose the ills ng Philippine society after reading the novel Uncle Tom’s Cabin.
10
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He is an American writer and philanthropist. He wrote Uncle Tom’s Cabin
A
Harriet Beecher Stowe
11
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This Novel portrays the brutalities of American Slave-owners and the pathetic conditions of the unfortunate Negro slaves.
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Uncle Tom’s Cabin
12
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When Rizal get the idea of creating a novel, he was a student in what University?
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Universidad Central de Madrid
13
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When did Rizal proposed to his compatriots to write a novel about the Philippines?
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January 2, 1884
14
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When Rizal proposed to his compatriots to write a novel about the Philippines, What was his location?
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Paterno’s residence in Madrid
15
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Who were the people that approved the novel “Noli Me Tangere”
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- Paterno Brothers: Antonio, Maximo, Pedro
- Graciano Lopez Jaena
- Evaristo Aguirre
- Eduardo de Lete
- Julio Llorente
- Melecio Figueroa
- Valentin Ventura
16
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Since the novel will be written by a group of Filipinons in Madrid, did the compatriots contributed in writing the Novel? (Understand the answer)
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No, they were more interested writing about women. The compatriots invested more time on gambling and flirting with Spanish women. That is why Rizal wrote the novel alone.
17
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When Rizal was writing the novel at Madrid in 1884, what was his progress?
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He wrote one-half of the novel
18
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Where and when Rizal wrote one-half of the novel?
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1884, Madrid
19
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When Rizal was writing the novel at Paris in 1885, what was his progress?
A
Third quarter of the novel
20
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Where and when Rizal wrote third quarter of the novel?
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1885, Paris
21
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When Rizal was writing the novel at Germany in 1886, what was his progress?
A
Last Quarter of the Novel
22
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Where and when Rizal wrote last quarter of the novel?
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1886, Germany
23
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When Rizal was writing the novel at Germany in 1886 April - June, what was his progress?
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Last Few Chapters of the novel
24
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Where and when Rizal wrote last few chapters of the novel?
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1886 April - June, Wilhelmsfeld
25
When was one of the darkest periods in Rizal's Life?
Winter Days of February 1886
26
Where was Rizal in one of his darkest periods (Winter Days of February 1886)
Berlin
27
True or False:
in February 1886, this was also the year where it was the Final Revision of Noli Me Tangere
True
28
True or False:
Rizal was penniless, sick and being hopelessness in the publication of his novel.
True
29
True or False:
Rizal almost threw the manuscript of Noli Me Tangere into flames or in the fireplace
True
30
He was a close friend of Rizal, was a Filipino Physician, and came from a wealthy family and pursued career in medicine. He provided financial support that enabled Rizal to publish the novel in 1887 in Berlin, Germany.
Maximo Viola
31
Maximo Viola is from?
San Miguel, Bulacan
32
When did Maximo Viola arrived in Berlin?
Before the Christmas of 1886
33
Rizal removed the original chapter ___ titled ____ due to expensive cost of publication.
Chapter twenty-five | "Elias at Salome"
34
When was Noli Me Tangere finally finished and ready for printing?
February 21, 1887
35
True or False:
Rizal spent days of surveying different printing shops in Berlin that would offer the cheapest printing service to his novel.
True
36
What is the name of the printing shop in Berlin that gave rizal the cheapest printing service?
Berliner Buchdruckrei-Action-Gesselschaf
37
What was the Charge for printing in Berliner Buchdruckrei-Action-Gesselschaf and how many copies of the novel?
300 Pesos | 2000 Copies
38
True or False:
Rizal was suspected as a French spy resulting to a visit of a German chief police to his boarding house.
True
39
True or False:
Maxino Viola sent a telegram about his going to Berlin
True
40
How may days were given to Rizal to secure a passport to avoid deportation?
4 Days
41
With the help of Viola, he went to the Spanish embassy to seek help from the Spanish ambassador, who is this ambassador?
Count of Benomar
42
Did the Ambassador succeed to help Rizal?
No, because he had no power to issue the required passport
43
What was the reason why Rizal was suspected as a French Spy? (Understand the answer)
The chief police informed him that he received intelligent reports about Rizal’s frequent visits to the little towns and villages in the rural areas of Berlin.
44
When Rizal was explaining to the chief police, what did he explain about? (Understand the answer)
With Fluency in German Language, Rizal explained politely that he was a Filipino physician and scientist, particularly an ethnologist, who at that time were observing the customs and lifestyles of the simple inhabitants in Berlin.
45
After the settlement of the issue that Rizal has encountered, what did he do next?
Spent his days at the printing shop proof-reading the printed pages of the novel with Viola
46
When did Noli Me Tangere came off the press?
March 21, 1887
47
Riza sent the first copies of Noli Me Tangere to his Intimate Friends, who were this friends?
* Ferdinand Blumentritt
* Dr. Antionio Ma. Regidor
* Graciano Lopez Jaena
* Mariano Ponce
* Felix Hildago
48
When did Rizal gave Viola a galley of proofs of the Noli Me Tangere and a complimentary copy?
March 29, 1887
49
Where did Rizal put the Galley proofs of the Noli?
Rolled around the pen he used in writing the novel.
50
Dr. Antonio Ma. Regidor was very much impressed by Rizal, more copies were created and sent to what countries?
* Barcelona
* Madrid
* Hongkong
51
Noli Me Tangere is originally written in what language?
Spanish Language
52
Who is the one who wrote Noli Me Tangere and during his time where was he?
Jose Rizal | Europe, specifically in Spain
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Where and when was Noli Me Tangere published
Berlin, Germany | 1887
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What is the English version of Noli Me Tangere?
The Social Cancer
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Noli Me Tangere is latin for what?
Touch Me Not
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Where does Noli Me Tangere comes from?
The Biblical Verse, John 20:17
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The novel is dedicated to what?
To My Motherland (Philippines)
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The novel serves as what in the Philippines?
A social commentary on the Spanish Colonial Rule in the Philippines during the 19th Century
59
True or False:
The characters in the novel represent various aspects of Philippine society, and their interactions illustrate the challenges faced by the Filipino people under Spanish rule.
True
60
True or False:
The novel is considered a seminal work in Philippine literature and a catalyst for the Philippine Revolution against Spanish rule.
True
61
How many chapters is Noli Me Tangere?
63 chapters
62
What chapter is removed in the novel?
Chapter 25 - Elias and Salome
63
Why was the 25th chapter is removed?
Due to financial constraints in the publication
64
What is the name of the sequel of Noli Me Tangere?
El Filibusterismo
65
True or False:
The novel's cover was divided into two trinagles
True (Upper and Lower)
66
Cover Symbolism:
This represents the oppression of his countrymen at the hands of the Spanish tyranny
Lower Triangle
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Cover Symbolism:
This representation for priests using religion in a dirty way
A man in a cassock with hairy feet
68
Cover Symbolism:
This symbolizes the power of the friars. It is placed on the base of the triangle, because without friars, the Filipinos cannot stand on their own.
Feet
69
Cover Symbolism:
This represents wealth. It is also the footprints left by friars in teaching Catholicism.
Shoes
70
Cover Symbolism:
This symbolizes the Legend of the Wolf - the wolf shape shifts just like how friars hide their true nature and character.
Hairy Legs
71
Cover Symbolism:
This represents the arrogance of those who are in authority (Also Symbol of the power of the Spanish Colonial)
Helmet of Guardia Civil
72
Cover Symbolism:
This symbolizes the cruelties of the Spaniards
Flogs and Whips
73
Cover Symbolism:
This is used by devotees in the colonial church to inflict pain on themselves, because they believe it cleanses them of their sins.
Whip
74
Cover Symbolism:
This is the symbol of the cruelty of the colonial military officials.
Flog
75
Cover Symbolism:
It represents slavery and imprisonment.
Chains
76
Cover Symbolism:
It shows that Rizal experienced and witnessed the ills and abuses that happened during his time.
Rizal's Signature
77
Cover Symbolism:
It represents Filipino resiliency; despite the sufferings, Filipinos can still stand tall and firm.
Bamboo Stalk
78
Cover Symbolism:
This represents the life situation in Rizal's time.
Upper Triangle
79
Cover Symbolism:
This symbolizes the sufferings and injustices to the Filipinos
Cross/Crucifix
80
Cover Symbolism:
It symbolizes the religious nature of a significant portion of Filipino Citizens
The Cross
81
Cover Symbolism:
It is situated above the silhouette of a woman which symbolizes the dominance of the church during the Spanish Regime
Cross/Crucifix
82
Cover Symbolism:
This represent faith, honor and fidelity, which are the values Rizal aspires to be embodied by Filipinos.
Pomelo Blossoms and Laurel Leaves
83
Cover Symbolism:
These are used to scent their air commonly during prayers and cleansing ritual
Pomelos
84
Cover Symbolism:
These are used as crowns during Greek Olympics for honoring the best.
Laurel Leaves
85
Cover Symbolism:
Rizal's placement of the calamansi peel beside the cross is a high form of his criticism for colonial Catholicism prevalent in his time. He placed it next to the cross to indicate the lack of purity in the use of Catholicism.
Pomelo
86
Cover Symbolism:
highly significant in Western civilization, made into a crown for their victorious, brave, intelligent, and creative citizens. It's Rizal's depiction of his hope that the Filipino youth will harvest these laurels to make a crown for their motherland.
Laurel Leaves
87
Cover Symbolism:
This is believed to be Maria Clara or Inang Bayan whom Rizal dedicates the novel
Silhouette of a Woman
88
Cover Symbolism:
This symbolizes the awakening of Filipino consciousness about the injustices that is happening around them.
Burning Torch
89
Cover Symbolism:
It symbolizes a new beginning
Sunflower
90
Who is this Characters:
-He is the only son of Don Rafael Ibarra, the richest person in San Diego.
-He studied in Europe for 7 years, and is the sweetheart of Maria Clara.
Juan Crisostomo Ybarra y Magsalin
91
Who is this Characters:
- She is the girlfriend of Ibarra
- As far as the society is concerned, she is the daughter of Kapitan Tiyago and Doña Pia Alba, but biologically, her father is Padre Damaso..
Maria Clara De los Santos y Alba
92
Who is this Characters:
He believes that justice can be obtained only through revolution reforms - simply won't do.
Elias
93
Who is this Characters:
- He is a wise man
- He embodies the intelligent people, who never left the country but instead educated themselves in a religious.
Pilosopong Tasyo
94
Who is this Characters:
- He is the first parish priest in San Diego; he is very abusive
- He symbolizes the Spanish friars of Rizal Time.
Padre Damaso Vardelagas
95
Who is this Characters:
Father of Maria Clara, as far as the society knows very based and is only obedient to those who are higher in rank than him
Kapitan Tiyago De los Santos
96
Who is this Characters:
He is an altar boy, he was unjustly accused of stealing money from the church.
Crispin
97
Who is this Characters:
- Older brother of Crispin
- An acolyte tasked to ring the church bells for the Angelus
Basilio
98
Who is this Characters:
- Mother of Basilio and Crispin
- Has a drunkard for a Husband
Sisa
99
Who is this Characters:
- She is the wife of Don Tiburcio
- She is the classic depiction of "Colonial Mentality"
Doña Victorina de Espadaña
100
Who is this Characters:
- He is a Fraud and a Hustler
- He is a customs officer who was dismissed from his post shortly after arriving in the Philippines.
Don Tiburcio de Espadaña
101
Who is this Characters:
Her Character portrayed the Filipinos who rejected their own nationality to make herself more worthy of respect than she is.
Doña Consolacion
102
Who is this Characters:
He is Doña Consocolacion's Husband who shares rivalry with Padre Salvi and frequently has violent fights with his wife
Alferez
103
Who is this Characters:
- He is a former farmer who was industrious and patient
- He became driven to irrationality by circumstances that reveal the roots of agrarian malaise in the country
Kabesang Tales
104
Who is this Characters:
He is a cunning man who uses his religious stature for political influence, benefitting both the church and himself.
Padre Salvi
105
Who is this Characters:
He is the son of Cabesang Tales. Conscripted into military service in the Carolinas where he is so alienated and confused by physical and moral distress that he comes home in a state of shock.
Tano
106
Who is this Characters:
These are characters that portray the pervading social cancer in the novels of Rizal.
The Undersirables
107
The Noli Me Tangere is a novel written by José Rizal which served as an eye opener and wake up call to the ____.
Filipinos
108
The _____________ cover conveys a fresh start for the Philippines and Filipinos with many trace of symbols from the events and situations
Noli Me Tangere
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The Noli me Tangere is the first novel written by Dr. José P. Rizal in 1887 and published in _____________.
Berlin, Germany
110
Jose Rizal inspiration to write the Noli Me Tangere novel was the book of “_____________”.
Uncle Tom's Cabin
111
The missing chapter of the novel entitled
Elias and Salome
112
The character ________represents the common Filipino who is not only aware of the injustices done to their countrymen but would also like to deliver them from their oppressors.
Elias
113
There are about ____ chapters in the novel.
63 Chapters
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He is the main character in Noli Me Tangere _______________.
Juan Crisostomo Ibarra y Magsalin
113
The English version of the Noli Me Tangere is _________
The Social Cancer
114
In the cover of Noli Me Tangeree novel the symbol for the Sihouette of a Filipina belived to be _________ or as the “Inang Bayan”.
Maria Clara
115
Who is this Characters:
He is attributed as Rizal's reflection of himself
Juan Crisostomo Ibarra y Magsalin
116
Who is this Characters:
She symbolizes the purity and innocence of a sheltered native woman during the time of Spanish occupation
Maria Clara de los Santos y Alba
117
Who is this Characters:
He represents the common Filipino who is not only aware of the injustices done to their countrymen but would also like to deliver them from their oppressors. He is said to be the personification of Andres Bonifacio
Elias
118
Who is this Characters:
He symbolizes the Spanish friars of Rizal's time and his actions to the novel speak for the oppression and belittling of the Indios at the hand of the Spaniards
Padre Damaso Verdolagas
119
Who is this Characters:
He symbolizes the learned Filipinos who had once embraced the culture of the Spanish Regime
Pilosopo Tasio/Tasyo
120
Who is this Characters:
He is thought to have represented the motherland who was suffering
Sisa
121
Who is this Characters:
He is a sacristan who had been accused of stealing two gold pieces by the senior sacristan.
Crispin
122
Who is this Characters:
He is an acolyte tasked to ring the church bells for the Angelus
Basilio
123
He is a former farmer who was industrious and patient
Cabesang Tales
124
Who is this Characters:
He symbolizes the rich Filipinos who oppress their fellow countrymen in exchange for the influence and the riches that they might gain from their powerful associations.
Capitan Tiago
125
Who is this Characters:
She is the classic depiction of "Colonial Mentality" which believed that foreign-related things are superior and everything that connects with indigenous are inferior
Doña Victorina de los Reyes de Espadaña
126
Who is this Characters:
He is the depiction of the ignorant Spaniard who blindly follows his superior despite the harm it might cause his victims.
Don Tiburcio de Espadaña
127
Who is this Characters:
Her character portrayed the Filipinos who rejected their own nationality to make herself more worthy of respect than she actually is
Doña Consolacion
128
Who is this Characters:
He is the depiction of the lustful and power-driven people who hide under their religious identity
Father Salvi
