Q3: El Fili 1-10 Small Test Flashcards
Name of the boat
“Bapor Tabo”
Where is the boat headed
Laguna
Who is in the lower, and who is in the upper?
Upper = Higher class, Spaniards, etc.
Lower = Poverty people, lower class
Why was the boat going so slow?
Because the water current was going the opposite direction
What was Simoun’s solution on how to make the boat go faster
Build a canal from Manila to the province
Why is Donya Victorina at the boat?
To look for her run away husband.
Who did Basilio and Isagani talk to at the lower deck?T
They argued with Kapitan Basilio [ completely different man ]
Who did Basilio and Isagani talk about?
Kapitan Tiago, becoming a person who uses drugs.
Who is Padre Florentino
He is an Indian priest, who didn’t want to become one, but was forced by his mother. He is Isagani’s uncle.
Why did Padre Sibyla disagree of the establishment of Academy
of the Spanish Language
He disagreed because he didn’t want filipinos to understand what they were saying, due to them knowing what they’re plotting.
What was everyones reaction in Kabanata 3 when Padre Sibyla was complaining about hardships in life?
They were shocked, this was because his business in Hong Kong was strong.
Ben Zayb asked how Ibarra died, what was the soldiers response?
He jumped out of the boat, and was chased by a gun, and then the water turned blood colored.
What happened to Kabesang Tales’s land?
The friar’s won in the court, even without much documents to prove, which caused Kabesang Tales to pay hefty amounts as time passes.
When Basilio was traveling in the vehicle, why was he stopped?
Because the driver didn’t have a sedula.
On the second time, the driver was stopped because he didn’t have a light.
Where did Basilio study
Juan de Leteran , Ateneo Municipal
In Kabanata 6, Basilio goes to the forest, who does he find?
Simoun
In Kabanata 7, what did the guy and Basilio talk about in the forest?
Simuon wanted revenge against the government, asking if he’d join in, but Basilio did not care nor wanted to get involved in politics.
Who owns the forest that Basilio went to?
Kapitan Tiago
He was the man who helped Basilio bury the his mother and burn the body of the wounded man.
Simoun
What did the man give that was used by Basilio to go to Manila
Pera
What was Simoun’s vision in Kabanta 7
He wanted both Filipinos and Spaniards to be equal and treated fairly.
After the misfortune that befell Kabesang Tale’s family, what happened?
Hermana Penchang believe it was punishment, as Juli didn’t even know how to pray. This made Hermana Penchang make Juli focus on prayers and work.
Why did Basilio return back to Manila in Kabanata 9?
To redeem his savings and free Juli.
Who arrived to buy jewelry from Simoun, and why?
Jewelry buyers like Hermana Penchang arrived to buy pieces, such as the ring she promised to the Virgin of Antipolo.
How did Kabesang Tales feel about the treasure Simoun showed him?
An insult to his misfortunes
What special item did Sinang mention to Simoun, and why did Juli not sell it?
Sinang mentioned Maria Clara’s locket, which had gone to Juli. Juli did not sell it because it was a gift from Basilio.
What did Kabesang Tales do after seeing the friars and peasants laughing on his former farm?
Kabesang Tales forgot his purpose of going to Juli, returned home to get Simoun’s revolver, left a letter with Juli’s locket, and joined the robbers.
