QUIZ 2 (MIDTERMS)

Question 1

What was Rizal’s main objective in staying in London for ten months after his brief visit to the United States?

A. To learn the English language better
B. To organize various patriotic organizations that would ensure the reforms aspired by the Filipinos
C. To study and annotate Antonio de Morga’s Sucesos de las Islas Filipinas
D. To specialize in ophthalmology under the guidance of a renowned eye specialist

Answer 1

C. To study and annotate Antonio de Morga’s Sucesos de las Islas Filipinas

Question 2

Where was the novel Noli Me Tangere first published?

A. Heidelberg, Germany
B. Prague, Czech Republic
C. Berlin, Germany
D. Paris, France

Answer 2

C. Berlin, Germany

Question 3

In order to fully develop his skills in ophthalmology, Rizal worked under the guidance of several eminent specialists. After his brief stay in Paris working under the guidance of Dr. Louis de Wecker, where did Rizal go next?

Answer 3

D. None of the above

(Heidelberg, Germany)

Question 4

Shortly after his first homecoming in Manila, why did Gov. Gen. Terrero ask Rizal to appear in the Malacañang Palace?

A. To inquire about the reform movement launched by Filipinos propagandists in Europe
B. To inquire about his novel El Filibusterismo, which he heard to contain subversive ideas
C. To inquire about Rizal’s observations in Europe
D. None of the above

Answer 4

D. None of the above

Question 5

What was the real reason why Gov. Gen. Terrero assigned a bodyguard that would accompany Rizal during his stay here in the Philippines?

A. To closely monitor his movements here in the country since rumors were already spreading about the contents of Rizal’s Noli
B. To satisfy the desire of the friars who informed him about Rizal’s Noli
C. To ensure Rizal’s life and safety
D. To prevent Rizal from organizing other movements against the government or the church

Answer 5

C. To ensure Rizal’s life and safety

Question 6

Which body was asked by Gov. Gen. Terrero to re-examine Noli me Tangere for subversive or heretic elements after the said novel was first examined by a committee formed in UST?

A. Committee of Censorship
B. Permanent Commission of Censorship
C. Permanent Bureau of Censorship
D. Permanent Bureau of Literature Censorship

Answer 6

B. Permanent Commission of Censorship

Question 7

What prompted Governor Terrero to order an investigation of the friar estates within and around the vicinity of Calamba?

A. Governor Terrero protected his personal interest with regards to the friar estates in Calamba since he also owned a hacienda in Calamba.
B. Governor Terrero simply acted on the request of Archbishop Pedro Payo who claimed that many tenants in Calamba refused to pay the rent.
C. Governor Terrero was partly influenced by what he had read in Rizal’s Noli.
D. Governor Terrero was instructed by the Visitador from Mexico to conduct the said investigation.

Answer 7

C. Governor Terrero was partly influenced by what he had read in Rizal’s Noli.

Question 8

Which among the following things did not impress Rizal regarding Japan?

A. Prevalence of rickshaws as a form of transportation
B. Lack of racial equality
C. Various economic opportunities for immigrants
D. Rigid sense of discipline among the Japanese people

Answer 8

A. Prevalence of rickshaws as a form of transportation

Question 9

Rizal had fallen in love with yet another girl in Japan who eventually had her heart broken by Rizal. Who was this beautiful girl?

A. Miss L
B. Seiko Usui
C. Gertrude Becket
D. Leonor Rivera

Answer 9

B. Seiko Usui

Question 10

Shortly after his arrival in Tokyo, Rizal was visited by Juan Perez Caballero. What was Caballero’s purpose in visiting Rizal?

A. To inquire about his passport
B. To invite him to work at the Spanish Legation
C. To warn him about the impending trouble that his family would face in the coming days
D. To warn him that the government was closely monitoring his movements even when he was abroad

Answer 10

B. To invite him to work at the Spanish Legation

Question 11

During his stay in London, annotating and studying Morga’s Sucesos, Rizal briefly visited Paris and Madrid. What was the purpose of his visit to Paris?

A. To visit his Filipino friends in Europe
B. To establish the organization called Kidlat Club, which would only last until the Universal Exposition in Paris was being held
C. To search for more historical sources in the Bibliothèque Nationale
D. To contact Mariano Ponce and Marcelo H. del Pilar and work closely with them with regards to the reform or propaganda movement in Spain

Answer 11

C. To search for more historical sources in the Bibliothèque Nationale

Question 12

Which organization established in Europe made Rizal an honorary president, thereby making him as the leader of the Filipinos in Europe? This organization was formed while Rizal was working on the annotation of Morga’s Sucesos.

A. Asociacion la Solidaridad
B. Kidlat Club
C. Indios Bravos
D. Redencion de los Malayos

Answer 12

A. Asociacion la Solidaridad

Question 13

In this essay, Rizal defended the natives against the charge made by the Spaniards that they were lazy. He enumerated several reasons that inhibited the Filipinos from tiling the land. What is the title of this essay?

A. Sucesos de las Islas Filipinas
B. The Indolence of the Filipinos
C. The Philippines Within a Century Hence
D. Letter to the Young Women of Malolos

Answer 13

B. The Indolence of the Filipinos

Question 14

What prompted the aborted fight between Rizal and Del Pilar?

A. Rizal was insulted by Del Pilar in front of their Filipino companions.
B. Rizal criticized Del Pilar and other Filipino compatriots because of their gambling habits.
C. Del Pilar made unsavory remarks towards Nelly Boustead.
D. Del Pilar wanted Rizal to stop contributing to La Solidaridad because of their differing views regarding the situation in the Philippine affairs.

Answer 14

D. Del Pilar wanted Rizal to stop contributing to La Solidaridad because of their differing views regarding the situation in the Philippine affairs.

Question 15

What was the former name of the Ateneo Municipal/Ateneo de Manila?

A. Escuela Pia
B. Colegio de San Juan
C. Colegio de San Jose
D. Colegio de San Ignacio

Answer 15

A. Escuela Pia

Question 16

In the Ateneo de Manila, the students were divided into two groups. What were these two groups? One group was composed of Spaniards while the other was composed of mestizos and natives.

A. Romans Empire and Carthaginians
B. Spartan and Athenians
C. Roman Empir and Egyptian Empire
D. Romans and Greeks

Answer 16

A. Romans Empire and Carthaginians

Question 17

In relation to the preceding item, what was the highest-ranking officer in each of the two groups?

A. Presidente
B. Adelantado
C. Emperor
D. Gobernador

Answer 17

C. Emperor

Question 18

Who was Rizal’s first romance?

A. Segunda Katigbak
B. Leonor Rivera
C. Miss L
D. Gertrude Beckett

Answer 18

A. Segunda Katigbak

Question 18

Among his professors in Ateneo, who was considered by Rizal as the best? This teacher inspired Rizal to study harder and write poetry.

A. Fr. Jose Villaclar
B. Fr. Antonio Sedeno
C. Fr. Jose Bech
D. Fr. Francisco de Paula Sanchez

Answer 18

D. Fr. Francisco de Paula Sanchez

Question 19

Mi Primera Inspiracion (My First Inspiration) was one of the first poems Rizal wrote during his stay in the Ateneo. To whom did he dedicate this poem?

A. Leonor Rivera
B. Miss L
C. Dona Teodora Alonso
D. Conchita

Answer 19

C. Dona Teodora Alonso

Question 20

An important figure in Rizal’s life strongly opposed his pursuit of university education in the University of Santo Tomas. This person argued that Rizal’s knowledge was already enough. Who was this person?

A. Paciano Rizal
B. Francisco Mercado
C. Teodora Alonso
D. Segunda Katigbak

Answer 20

C. Teodora Alonso

Question 21

After finishing his Bachelor of Arts in Ateneo, where did Rizal continue his studies?

A. University of Santo Tomas
B. Central University of Madrid
C. University of Heidelberg
D. University of Paris

Answer 21

A. University of Santo Tomas

Question 22

What was Rizal’s secret mission in embarking for Spain?

A. To establish a reform movement and urge the Spanish government to reform their governance of the country
B. To specialize in ophthalmology
C. To observe the culture, laws, government, and customs of the people of Spain
D. All of the Above

Answer 22

C. To observe the culture, laws, government, and customs of the people of Spain

Question 23

After his medical studies in Madrid, where did Rizal go to specialize in ophthalmology?

A. Paris
B. Vienna
C. Heidelberg
D. Berlin

Answer 23

C. Heidelberg

Question 24

Why did Rizal choose to specialize in ophthalmology?

A. Ophthalmology was one of the most luxurious fields of expertise in medicine.
B. He was encouraged by his brother, Paciano, to pursue archaeology.
C. His mother was going blind.
D. One of his professors in the Central University of Madrid suggested that he specialize in ophthalmology.

Answer 24

C. His mother was going blind.

Question 25

How did Rizal’s early education in Calamba likely influence his later work?

A. It focused solely on religious studies.
B. It encouraged him to avoid writing and art.
C. It provided a foundation for his literary and artistic talents.
D. It discouraged him from pursuing further education.

Answer 25

C. It provided a foundation for his literary and artistic talents.

Question 26

What was the significance of Rizal’s experience with the imprisonment of his mother?

A. It led him to study law.
B. It inspired him to become a doctor.
C. It awakened his awareness of colonial injustice.
D. It caused him to avoid political involvement.

Answer 26

C. It awakened his awareness of colonial injustice.

Question 27

In Ateneo, what extracurricular activity did NOT contribute to Rizal’s development?

A. Membership in the Marian Congregation
B. Participation in the Academy of Spanish Literature
C. Training in fencing and gymnastics
D. Leadership in student political organizations

Answer 27

D. Leadership in student political organizations

Question 28

Why did Rizal initially struggle in his studies at the University of Santo Tomas?

A. He lacked academic ability.
B. The curriculum was too easy for him.
C. He was uncertain about his career path.
D. He was more focused on extracurricular activities.

Answer 28

C. He was uncertain about his career path.

Question 29

What was a primary reason for Rizal’s decision to continue his studies in Europe?

A. To escape political persecution
B. To find better job opportunities
C. To pursue advanced medical training
D. To avoid an arranged marriage

Answer 29

C. To pursue advanced medical training

Question 30

How did Rizal’s stay in Paris contribute to his medical career?

A. He established his own ophthalmology clinic.
B. He worked as an assistant to Dr. Louis de Wecker.
C. He invented a new surgical technique.
D. He published a groundbreaking medical paper.

Answer 30

B. He worked as an assistant to Dr. Louis de Wecker.

Question 31

What was the most significant outcome of Rizal’s time in Wilhelmsfeld?

A. He perfected his German language skills.
B. He completed his medical studies.
C. He wrote the final chapters of Noli Me Tangere.
D. He met his future wife.

Answer 31

C. He wrote the final chapters of Noli Me Tangere.

Question 32

Why was Rizal’s stay in Berlin during the winter of 1886 described as unfortunate?

A. He was arrested by German authorities.
B. He suffered from poverty and illness.
C. He lost his manuscript for Noli Me Tangere.
D. He was rejected by the scientific community.

Answer 32

B. He suffered from poverty and illness.

Question 33

What was the primary purpose of Rizal’s tour of Europe with Maximo Viola?

A. To escape Spanish surveillance
B. To broaden his cultural and intellectual horizons
C. To find publishers for his writings
D. To gather funds for his political activities

Answer 33

B. To broaden his cultural and intellectual horizons

Question 34

Why did Rizal insist on returning to the Philippines in 1887 despite warnings?

A. To participate in a political uprising
B. To operate on his mother’s eyes and serve his people
C. To accept a government position
D. To get married to Leonor Rivera

Answer 34

B. To operate on his mother’s eyes and serve his people

Question 35

How did Governor-General Terrero initially respond to Rizal’s Noli Me Tangere?

A. He immediately ordered Rizal’s arrest.
B. He requested a meeting with Rizal to discuss the book.
C. He publicly praised the novel.
D. He banned the book without reading it.

Answer 35

B. He requested a meeting with Rizal to discuss the book.

Question 36

What was Rizal’s primary activity during his stay in London?

A. Practicing medicine
B. Writing a new novel
C. Annotating Morga’s Sucesos de las Islas Filipinas
D. Organizing Filipino students

Answer 36

C. Annotating Morga’s Sucesos de las Islas Filipinas

Question 37

How did Rizal contribute to La Solidaridad while in London?
A. He served as its chief editor.
B. He provided its initial funding.
C. He wrote articles, including Los Agricultores Filipinos.
D. He distributed the newspaper throughout Europe.

Answer 37

C. He wrote articles, including Los Agricultores Filipinos.

Question 38

What was unique about Rizal’s experience in the United States?

A. He was warmly welcomed by the government.
B. He found complete racial equality.
C. He was initially denied entry due to alleged health concerns.
D. He decided to permanently settle there.

Answer 38

C. He was initially denied entry due to alleged health concerns.

Question 39

How did Rizal’s sculptural works in London reflect his ideals?

A. They focused solely on Philippine folklore.
B. They depicted themes of science triumphing over death.
C. They were purely abstract with no symbolic meaning.
D. They only portrayed Spanish colonial officials.

Answer 39

B. They depicted themes of science triumphing over death.

Question 40

How did the martyrdom of Gomburza influence the young José Rizal’s sense of nationalism?

A. It inspired him to become a priest and oppose the Spanish friars.
B. It sharpened his nationalistic sentiments, especially since his brother Paciano was a friend of Fr. Burgos.
C. It motivated him to join the Guardia Civil and seek revenge.
D. It caused him to give up on pursuing education altogether.

Answer 40

B. It sharpened his nationalistic sentiments, especially since his brother Paciano was a friend of Fr. Burgos.

Question 41

What does Rizal’s decision to return to the Philippines after the publication of Noli Me Tangere reveal about his character?

A. He valued his medical career over his writing.
B. He was willing to face the dangers despite the impact of his work on Filipino society.
C. He wanted to incite a revolution against the Spanish government.
D. He returned only because of his family’s requests, not for political reasons.

Answer 41

B. He was willing to face the dangers despite the impact of his work on Filipino society.

Question 42

How did Rizal’s childhood education in Calamba help shape his later academic and political achievements?

A. His early education focused more on art than academics, influencing his choice to become a writer.
B. His early exposure to literature and history developed his critical thinking skills.
C. His family’s wealth allowed him to access better schools, giving him an advantage in his career.
D. His teachers discouraged him from engaging in politics, leading him to focus on academics.

Answer 42

A. His early education focused more on art than academics, influencing his choice to become a writer.