Rizal

Question 1

José Protacio Rizal Mercado y Alonso Realonda, known as “Pepe,” was born on, ___________in ________,________.

Answer 1

June 19, 1861, Calamba, Laguna

Question 2

He was the__________ of eleven children in a well-off and educated family of
mixed ______,______ and_________descent.

Answer 2

Seventh (7th)

Chinese, Spanish, and Filipino

Question 3

His mother,____________, nearly died giving birth due to his _______, which was noted by Fr. Rufino Collantes, who baptized him and prophesied that he would become a great man.

Answer 3

Teodora Alonso

Big Head

Question 4

originating from how Saint Joseph’s name was written in Latin as “San Jose
P.P” _________, pronounced as “Peh-Peh.”

Answer 4

Pater Putativus

Question 5

In 1849, following Governor Clavería’s decree, Francisco added “Rizal” to their surname, meaning
____________ in Spanish.

Answer 5

“green fields”

Question 6

. He later moved his family to Calamba, where he leased land from the
Dominican friars and became a successful _______,______ and_______making the family one of the wealthiest in town.

Answer 6

farmer, merchant, and landowner,

Question 7

José Rizal’s maternal ancestry was a mix of _______, _______, and ________descent, with strong political and economic influence in ___________.

Answer 7

Filipino, Spanish, and Japanese

Laguna

Question 8

José Rizal had ten siblings, making him the seventh of eleven children in the Mercado-Rizal family.
Here are his brothers and sisters:

Answer 8

Saturnina
Paciano
Narcisa
Olympia
Lucia
Maria
Jose Rizal
Conception
Josefa
Trinidad
Soledad

Question 9

Rizal’s childhood home in Calamba was a ——————- made of stone and wood, with a red-tiled roof. It had a_________, a garden_________, and _______.

Answer 9

two-story Spanish-style house

It had a spacious yard, a garden filled with fruit trees, and a poultry farm.

Question 10

The _______ and_________ were visible from their home, giving young Rizal a picturesque view of nature.

Answer 10

Pasig River

Laguna de Bay

Question 11

He enjoyed exploring the _____ and _______ surrounding Calamba, where he observed farmers and fishermen at work. This exposure to the simple yet challenging life of Filipinos later
influenced his nationalist sentiments.

Answer 11

hills and fields

Question 12

He admired _____, a mystical mountain near Calamba, which he later wrote about in his works

Answer 12

Mt. Makiling

Question 13

José Rizal, born on June 19, 1861, in Calamba, Laguna, grew up in a nurturing and stimulating environment that shaped his intellectual ______ and ________.

Answer 13

curiosity and artistic talents.

Question 14

Rizal had a small pony named ________.

Answer 14

Alipato

Question 15

Another important companion in Rizal’s childhood was his dog, _________

Answer 15

Usman

Question 16

– a rattan ball game where players keep the ball in the air using only their feet

Answer 16

Sipa

Question 17

jumping game requiring balance and flexibility.

Answer 17

Lukaong tinik

Question 18

Rizal’s early education followed the traditional method for children of the illustrado class, focused on.

Answer 18

reading, writing, arithmetic, and religion.

Question 20

Learning was rigid, with a heavy emphasis on __________ and ________sometimes enforced through physical punishment.

Answer 20

memorization and discipline,

Question 21

Teodora Alonso, was his first teacher, teached him the ____, _____, and ______.

Answer 21

alphabet, prayers, and reading.

Question 22

– a Spanish-language book that
introduced him to storytelling and literature.

Answer 22

El Amigo de los Niños

Question 23

(first tutor)

Answer 23

Maestro Celestino

Question 24

(second tutor)

Answer 24

Maestro Lucas Padua

Question 25

former classmate of Rizal’s father, who taught him Spanish and Latin but passed away after five months.

Answer 25

Leon Monroy

Question 26

They traveled by_________ (horse-drawn carriage) for about one and a half hours.

Answer 26

carromata

Question 27

Rizal, despite being smaller and younger, had learned wrestling from________, helping him defeat Pedro.

Answer 27

Tío Manuel

Question 28

Rizal took painting lessons from________, an old painter who was the father-in-law of Maestro Justiniano Aquino Cruz.

Answer 28

Juancho

Question 29

He and his classmate __________ became the teacher’s favorite painters.

Answer 29

José Guevarra

Question 30

Rizal received a letter from his sister Saturnina informing him that he would return home

Answer 30

December 1870

Question 31

In _________, the Cavite Mutiny led to the execution of Gomburza (Fathers Gomez, Burgos, and Zamora)

Answer 31

January 1872

Question 32

ordered their execution to suppress the secular movement for Filipino priests

Answer 32

Governor Rafael de Izquierdo

Question 33

Doña Teodora Alonso was falsely accused of attempting to poison her brother-in-law, ________.

Answer 33

José Alberto

Question 34

Doña Teodora was arrested and forced to walk

Answer 34

50 km from Calamba to Santa Cruz.

Question 35

The school registrar,_________, refused his application because he had missed the registration deadline and was physically ______ and _______.

Answer 35

Fr. Magin Ferrando small and frail.

Question 36

_________, the nephew of the martyr Fr. José Burgos, intervened and helped Rizal gain admission.

Answer 36

Manuel Xerez Burgos

Question 37

Higher-ranking students who wore red uniforms.

Answer 37

Romanos (Internos or boarders)

Question 38

 Lower-ranking students who wore blue uniforms. Rizal, being a non-boarder, was placed among the Carthaginians.

Answer 38

Carthaginians (Externos or non-boarders)

Question 39

José Rizal, born on June 19, 1861, in Calamba, Laguna, grew up in a nurturing and stimulating environment that shaped his __________ and _________

Answer 39

intellectual curiosity and artistic talents.

Question 40

As a child, he was _____, ______ and _______often playing alone while closely watching the people, animals, and nature around him.

Answer 40

highly observant, imaginative, and introspective

Question 43

a jumping game requiring balance and flexibility.

Answer 43

Luksong Tinik

Question 44

Rizal’s early education followed the traditional method for children of the illustrado class, focused on ______, _______, __________, and ___________.

Answer 44

reading, writing, arithmetic, and religion.

Question 45

Learning was rigid, with a heavy emphasis on _________ and _______, sometimesenforced through physical punishment

Answer 45

memorization and discipline

Question 46

 At the age of three, he had already memorized the alphabet and basic prayers. His mother, Teodora Alonso, was his first teacher, teached him the ________, _______ and ________.

Answer 46

alphabet, prayers, and reading.

Question 47

Rizal, despite being smaller and younger, had learned wrestling from _________, helping him defeat Pedro.

Answer 47

Tío Manuel

Question 50

The school placed a strong emphasis on:

Answer 50

discipline, religious instruction, and academic excellence.

Question 51

Curriculum included:

Answer 51

Physical culture Humanities Scientific studies Vocational courses

Question 52

Notable Incidents in Ateneo

Answer 52

Poetry and Literature: Inspired by Fr. Sanchez, he wrote many poems, including “Mi Primera Inspiración” dedicated to his mother.  Sculptural Talent: Carved an image of the Sacred Heart, which remained in Ateneo’s dormitory.  Forgiveness and Patience: Demonstrated kindness when hit by a classmate’s book, choosing not to retaliate.  Heroic Act: Helped retrieve a younger student’s kite stuck on Manila Cathedral.

Question 53

During his time at Ateneo de Manila ( _____, ______) Jose Rizal was guided by several Jesuit priests and lay educators who played crucial roles in shaping his intellectual and moral development.

Answer 53

1872-1877

Question 54

 Rizal’s first professor at Ateneo.  Described as harsh, thin, with an ascetic face.  He had a strict and serious demeanor, which may have initially intimidated Rizal.  Despite this, Rizal excelled in his class.

Answer 54

Fr. JOSE bech

Question 55

Rizal’s favorite teacher at Ateneo.  Described as a great educator and scholar.  Encouraged Rizal’s love for literature and poetry.  Inspired Rizal to write essays and poems about nationalism.  Rizal later regarded him as "a model of uprightness, earnestness, and love for the advancement of students."

Answer 55

Fr. Francisco De Paula Sanchez

Question 56

One of Rizal’s spiritual mentors.  Advised Rizal to focus on science over poetry, though Rizal pursued both.

Answer 56

Fr. JOSE VILLACLARA

Question 57

. Fr. Joaquín de Coria  One of Rizal’s language instructors.  Helped Rizal refine his skills in Spanish and Latin.

Answer 57

Fr. Joaquin De Coria

Question 58

 Another influential Jesuit mentor.  Encouraged Rizal to further develop his writing and public speaking skills.

Answer 58

Fr. Francisco Sanchez

Question 59

Rizal graduated from Ateneo with the highest honors, earning the title of “Bachiller en Artes” (Bachelor of Arts) at the age of ____

Answer 59

16

Question 60

 Rizal developed a strong intellectual foundation in ____, ____, ____, and ____ due to the Jesuit educational system.

Answer 60

languages, literature, philosophy, and sciences

Question 61

 He wrote _____________[ during his last year at Ateneo, showcasing his talent in dramatic literature

Answer 61

San Eustacio, Mártir (St. Eustace, the Martyr)

Question 62

Jesuit education emphasized _____,_____, and __________ shaping Rizal’s ethical and philosophical outlook.

Answer 62

discipline, critical thinking, and moral values,

Question 63

During his final year at Ateneo, Rizal experienced his first love with__________, which ended in heartbreak

Answer 63

Segunda Katigbak

Question 64

After graduating from Ateneo, Rizal pursued further studies at the _______ in 1877, where he took Philosophy and Letters before shifting to Medicine.

Answer 64

University of Santo Tomas (UST)

Question 65

 First favorite book:

Answer 65

The Count of Monte Cristo by Alexandre Dumas.