Topic 8: DID RIZAL RETRACT?

Question 1

The controversial document allegedly signed by Jose Rizal.

Answer 1

Retraction document

Question 2

The Catholic organization Rizal was accused of opposing.

Answer 2

Masonry

Question 3

The Jesuit priest who presented the retraction document to Rizal.

Answer 3

Father March

Question 4

The date the retraction document was supposedly signed.

Answer 4

December 29, 1896

Question 5

The individual claiming to have witnessed Rizal’s retraction.

Answer 5

Fr. Vicente Balaguer

Question 6

A primary source detailing Rizal’s last hours.

Answer 6

The testimony of the Cuerpo de Vigilancia

Question 7

The historian who uncovered new documents regarding Rizal’s retraction in 2016.

Answer 7

Professor Rene R. Escalante

Question 8

The potential impact of Rizal’s retraction on his legacy.

Answer 8

It could weaken his image as a revolutionary hero.

Question 9

The year Filipinos achieved independence inspired by Rizal.

Answer 9

1898

Question 10

Rizal’s partner who visited him before his execution.

Answer 10

Josephine Bracken

Question 11

TRUE or FALSE
Rizal’s retraction document is universally accepted as authentic.

Answer 11

False (Its authenticity remains debated.)

Question 12

Fr. Balaguer’s testimony is the only source confirming Rizal’s retraction.

Answer 12

True

Question 13

TRUE or FALSE
Rizal abominated Masonry in his retraction document.

Answer 13

True

Question 14

The Cuerpo de Vigilancia’s account directly mentions Fr. Balaguer.

Answer 14

False (It does not mention him.)

Question 15

Rizal’s legacy diminished after the controversy over his retraction.

Answer 15

False (His heroism remains undisputed.)

Question 16

TRUE or FALSE
The retraction document was signed on the day of Rizal’s execution.

Answer 16

False (It was signed the day before.)

Question 17

TRUE or FALSE
Josephine Bracken and Rizal were married on his execution day.

Answer 17

True

Question 18

TRUE or FALSE
Rizal’s retraction is central to his legacy as a revolutionary.

Answer 18

False (His revolutionary contributions are independent of this controversy.)

Question 19

TRUE or FALSE
The retraction document was published during Rizal’s lifetime.

Answer 19

False (It was published posthumously.)

Question 20

TRUE or FALSE
Rizal’s final hours included discussions with Jesuit priests.

Answer 20

True

Question 21

TRUE or FALSE
Rizal’s final hours included discussions with Jesuit priests.

Answer 21

True