To where did Rizal expressed his dismay in the untimely Philippine Revolution.

A. on his Last Farewell

B. on his Manifesto
C. on his execution
D. on his letter to Blumentritt
ANSWER: B

Did Rizal inspire the Philippine Revolution.

A. Yes
B. No
ANSWER: B

Why was Rizal emphasized as the founder of the Katipunan instead of Bonifacio.
A. they underestimated Bonifacio's ability to establish a movement
B. they just wanted to annoy Rizal
C. they were only looking for someone to be accused of
D. because Rizal openly opposes them
ANSWER: A

Why did La Solidaridad collapse?

A. because of disagreements
B. ran out of funds
C. discovered by the Spaniards
D. Rizal left as its member
ANSWER: B

What was the effect of the Philippine Revolution on Rizal.

A. he volunteered in Cuba
B. he stayed in Dapitan as a prisoner
C. the Spanish authorities blamed him for the uprising
D. he made a retraction of his denunciation of Catholicism
ANSWER: C

What is the content of Rizal's expressed feelings in his manifesto

A. disappointment and resentment
B. admiration for the bravery of the Katipuneros
C. anger especially towards the Spaniards
D. depression due to hopelessness
ANSWER: A

Which of the following did Gov. Gen Carlos Ma. De la Torre give to the Filipinos in
1869 - 1871.
A. unimaginable cruelty
B. inhumane treatment
C. taste of freedom
D. all of the above
ANSWER: C

Which was an evidence of secularization in the 19th Century under Gov. Gen Carlos
Ma. De la Torre's regime.
A. education was no longer under the control of Spanish friars
B. establishment of the guardia civil
C. relaxed media censorship
D. all of the above
ANSWER: A

Why did Cavite Mutiny start.

A. the removal of the rights and privileges of the Filipino guardia civil
B. the regime of the new governor-general, Rafael Izquierdo
C. the restoration of education under the Spanish control
D. none of the above
ANSWER: A

What was the GOMBURZA accused of.

A. principal suspects for the killing of Spanish officers inside the fort
B. masterminds or instigators of the Cavite mutiny
C. custodians of the military arsenals
D. propagating anti-Spanish sermons
ANSWER: B

What was regarded as the start of Filipino Nationalism.

A. Gov. Gen De la Torre's liberal rule
B. Gov. Gen Rafael Izquierdo's infamous rule
C. the death of GOMBURZA, the three martyrs
D. the pronouncement of 70 death sentences of the mutineers
ANSWER: C

What was the original plan of Rizal going to Spain.

A. to write the country's history
B. to invent the country's future
C. to write a literary piece
D. to discover the reason for colonization
ANSWER: A

Which is NOT true about Noli Me Tangere.

A. it means touch me not
B. it means you can touch
C. it means social cancer
D. it means cancer of the eyelid
ANSWER: B

Which was the most probable reason of Noli Me Tangere's propagation in the
Philippines.
A. by word of mouth
B. by ordering
C. by passing the censorship
D. by direct shipping
ANSWER: A

Given the statement, Noli Me Tangere was referred to as "Kanser ng lipunan", which
was NOT true about it.
A. many Filipinos had cancer of the eye
B. many Filipinos were oppressed for the longest time
C. many Filipinos allowed colonizers to run their lives
D. many Filipinos
ANSWER: A

In the novel, who lusted on Maria Clara.

A. Padre Damaso
B. Padre Salvi
C. Padre Sibyila
D. Tinyente Guevarra
ANSWER: B

Who saved Ibarra from death.

A. Tinyente Guevarra
B. Kapitang Tiago
C. Nor Juan
D. Elias
ANSWER: D

How was Elias described in the novel.

A. a mysterious man following Ibarra
B. a rich man has gone poor
C. an enemy of the church
D. Rizal's persona in his novel
ANSWER: A

How did the world recognize and acknowledge Rizal's novel, Noli Me Tangere.
A. an artistic manifestation of anti-colonial sentiment
B. an anti-colonial diplomatic attack on Jose Rizal
C. an instrument that made the Spaniards go berserk
D. a way that made Filipinos become slaves to the Spaniards
ANSWER: A

Given the statement, Ibarra went back to the Philippines after 7 years stay in
Europe to build/establish schools, what was his idealism.
A. to build companies for more work for Filipinos
B. to establish schools to educate Filipinos
C. to distribute lands for the Filipino farmers
D. to build more churches for the Filipino friars
ANSWER: A

Why was Padre Damasos's fatherhood to Maria Clara intriguing.

A. he was a priest, not allowed to have sex
B. he had his vow of celibacy
C. Pia Alba was the wife of Kapitan Tiago
D. all of the above
ANSWER: D

He helped Rizal in the printing of El Filibusterismo.

A. Maximo Viola
B. Valentin Ventura
C. Ferdinand Blumentritt
D. Marcelo H. del Pilar
ANSWER: B

This song is intended to praise the hard work and industry of the people of Lipa.
A. Hymn to Love
B. Hymn of Labor
C. Hymn of Loyalty
D. Hymn of Country
ANSWER: B

Rizal wrote this in Tagalog where he tacled the roles of women as mothers and
wives.
A. To the Women of Malabon
B. To the Women of Malolos
C. To the Women of Laguna
D. To the Women I Loved
ANSWER: B

Given the statement, Jose Rizal pointed these out to unmarried women.
A. They should not take heed of men’s firmness of character and lofty ideas.
B. A man should have high spirit capable of being satisfied with engendering
slaves.
C. A man should have a iron heart and a noble and honored name.
D. They should not be easily taken by appearances and looks, because these can be
very deceiving.
ANSWER: D

The relevance of Rizal's novels.

A. awakened the hearts and opened the minds of the Filipino people with regard to
their plight
B. frightened the hearts and closed the minds of the Filipino people with regard to
their plight
C. uplifted the status of the Filipinos and atteained assimilation.
D. all of the above.
ANSWER: A

Rizal challenged them in the character of Basilio, to recognize their role in

society.
A. the patriots
B. the women
C. the youth
D. the illustrados
ANSWER: C

They are the catalyst for social change.

A. the youth
B. the elders
C. the guards
D. the katipuneros
ANSWER: A

Rizal condemned them for their greed, selfishness, complacency, and cowardice,
turned a blind eye to the abuses of the Spanish authorities as long as these did
not affect them.
A. the elite Filipinos
B. the poor Filipinos
C. the mestizos
D. the foreigners
ANSWER: A

They were Rizal's representation of social-climber Filipino women.

A. Doña Victorina
B. Sisa
C. Maria Clara
D. Paulita Gomez
ANSWER: A AND D

This was not asked by Rizal in condemning the Spanish rule to the Philippines.
A. a reform to change the plight of the Filipinos
B. the making of the Philippines as a province of Spain
C. a revolution to demand immediate independence
D. none of the above
ANSWER: C

The grounds for Rizal’s arrest were his anti-Catholic and anti-friar stance which
manifested in his writings.
A. TRUE
B. FALSE
ANSWER: A

Rizal was already declared an enemy of the state because of his novels.
A. FALSE
B. TRUE
ANSWER: B

The Spanish authorities made Rizal's life in Dapitan miserable.

A. TRUE
B. FALSE
ANSWER: B

Rizal accepted the Spanish authorities' offer to pardon him if he would retract his
proclamations against the Church.
A. FALSE
B. TRUE
ANSWER: A

If Rizal did not accept the appointment in going to Cuba, he would have no choice
but to join Bonifacio in leading the revolution.
A. TRUE
B. FALSE
ANSWER: A

Rizal was outrightly opposed to the idea of an armed rebellion.

A. FALSE
B. TRUE
ANSWER: B

Rizal volunteered himself to be a military doctor in Cuba because of his friend,

Blumentritt.
A. TRUE
B. FALSE
ANSWER: A

Rizal was hoping for concessions and reforms from Spain at the time when he was
asked for his opinion and approval of the revolution.
A. FALSE
B. TRUE
ANSWER: B

Rizal's stance was anti-Catholic and anti-friar.

A. FALSE
B. TRUE
ANSWER: B

The then Gov. Gen. Eulogio Despujol ordered the arrest as a political move to
appease the friars.
A. FALSE
B. TRUE
ANSWER: B

Why did Rizal not enjoy his summer vacation while in Ateneo de Municipal in 1873.
A) His father was imprisoned.
B) His mother was incarcerated.
C) His brother, Paciano was put in jail.
D) All of the above.
ANSWER: B

What interests Rizal to read the travels of Dr. Feodor Jagor.

A) Jagor's prophecy about Spain losing America to the Philippines.
B) Jagor's keen observation of the defects of Spanish colonization.
C) Jagor invited Rizal to read it for their passion to defeat Spain.
D) Jagor was Rizal's mentor and friend.
ANSWER: B

Why did Rizal's mother not want him to continue his tertiary education.
A) His mother was concerned about their financial status.
B) Rizal's mother was prohibited sending his son to a college education.
C) Her son, Rizal was intellectual enough that there was no need for further
education.
D) She was afraid that too much knowledge would endanger Rizal's life.
ANSWER: D

Why did Rizal study Philosopy and letters.

A) He had a passion for writing novels.
B) He idolized western philosophers like Machiavelli.
C) He was not sure about what course to enroll in.
D) He was pushed by his mother to take the said course.
ANSWER: C

What lead Rizal to take up a career in medicine?

A) His father's chronic lung disease.
B) His brother's recurring illnesses,
C) His mother's failing eyesight.
D) His intention was to help the Indios.
ANSWER: C

Why did Rizal triumph every literary writing contest he joined despite all
objections from Spanish jurors.
A) He was proven talented in literary writings.
B) He was well versed in the command of Spanish language.
C) He was inspired by the women he loved and got involved with.
D) He was the favorite among all the contestants.
ANSWER: B

Which of the statement is NOT true about Rizal's tertiary education.

A) Rizal spent his entire tertiary only in the Philippines.
B) He was in Madrid when he took up medicine.
C) Rizal studied both at Ateneo and UST.
D) He became famous to the administration and studentry of Ateneo Municipal.
ANSWER: A

Aside from the main reason for taking up this course, what led Rizal to pursue it.
A) His father wanted it.
B) His mother was dying.
C) His letter was answered by Father Rector.
D) Paciano, his brother requested him to take this course.
ANSWER: C

After studying in Spain, why did he use the name Jose Mercado in his departure for
Spain and why was it kept secret from Spanish Authorities and friars.
A) to avoid detection
B) to escape from arrest
C) to maintain his stay
D) all of the above
ANSWER: A

Why was Rizal not able to be awarded his Doctor’s Diploma in Universidad Central de
Madrid.
A) he was not able to defend the thesis required for graduation
B) he was not able to meet the required service hours for graduation
C) he did not follow the Spanish order to go back to the Philippines before
graduation
D) he was not able to submit the thesis required for graduation nor paid the
corresponding fees
ANSWER: D

What was the title of Jose Rizal's very first poem at age seven.
A. Sa Aking Mga Kababata
B. Mi Ultimo Adios
C. Memories of My Town
D. The Intimate Alliance Between Religion and Good Education
ANSWER: A

Considered as Rizal's first teacher.

A. Trinidad Alonso Mercado
B. Francisco Mercado
C. Teodora Alonzo Mercado
D. Paciano Mercado
ANSWER: C

Jose Rizal was executed at Bagumbayan, Manila. What is Bagumbayan now known as.
A. Luneta
B. Jose Rizal University
C. Rizal Memorial Stadium
C. Cultural Center of the Philippines
ANSWER: A

Jose Rizal founded this organization, that subsequently gave birth to the
Katipunan.
A. La Liga Filipina
B. Samahan Maharlika
C. Bayani ng Filipino
D. KKK
ANSWER: A

What is the name used by Rizal in his passport in going to Europe.

A. Jose Rizal
B. Jose Mercado
C. Jose Protacio
D. Jose Alonzo Realonda
ANSWER: A

Where did Jose Rizal start his formal schooling.

A. University of Sto. Tomas
B. Ateneo de Municipal
C. Private School in Biñan
D. Collegio de Santa Rosa
ANSWER: B

Which is the legacy of Propaganda Movement.

A. Independence from Spain
B. Philippine Constitution
C. Education System
D. Rebellion
ANSWER: A

What was the first degree earned by Rizal in Ateneo Municipal.

A. Bachelor of Arts
B. Land surveying
C. Philosophy and Letters
D. Medicine
ANSWER: B

Who encouraged him to develop skills in painting, sketching, and sculpting.

A. Uncle Jose
B. Uncle Manuel
C. Uncle Gregorio
D. Maestro Leon
ANSWER: A

Who taught him the value of education, love for books and being hardworking.
A. Uncle Jose
B. Uncle Manuel
C. Uncle Gregorio
D. Brother Paciano
ANSWER: C

According to him, the object of the measure is to disseminate ideas of the great
Filipino nation through the two novels.
A. Jose P. Laurel
B. Manuel L. Quezon
C. Ferdinand E. Marcos
D. Carlos P. Garcia
ANSWER: A

He said that the sole object of the bill is to foster better appreciation of
Rizal's time and combating of him on the Spanish Tyranny in the country.
A. Claro M. Recto
B. Jose P. Laurel
C. William H. Taft
D. Jaime Cardinal Sin
ANSWER: A

Re-dedication to the ____ & ___ for which our heroes lived and died.
A. concepts of leadership and camaraderie
B. ideals of fraternity and sorority
C. ideals of freedom and nationalism
D. concepts brotherhood and sisterhood
ANSWER: C

remember with _____ & ______ their lives and works that shaped them into a national
character.
A. deep anger and hate
B. special fondness and devotion
C. extraordinary love and perseverance
D. total admiration and importance
ANSWER: B

Which was the origin of RA 1425?

A. Senate Bill 348
B. Senate Bill 843
C. Senate Bill 438
D. Senate Bill 1425
ANSWER: C

What is Republic Act 1425.

A. It is a Philippine law that prohibits all educational institutions in the
Philippines to offer courses about José Rizal.
B. IT is a Philippine law that mandates all educational institutions in the
Philippines to offer courses about José Rizal.
C. It is a Philippine law that vetoes all educational institutions in the
Philippines to offer courses about José Rizal.
D. It is a Philippine law that requests all educational institutions in the
Philippines to offer courses about José Rizal.
ANSWER: B

What was special mentioned in RA 1425?

A. translation of Rizal's works in Filipino
B. interpretation of his literary works
C. readings of Rizal's masterpieces
D. criticism of Rizal's magnum opus
ANSWER: C

Who approved the senate bill that was proclaimed as R.A. 1425.
A. Carlos P. Garcia
B. Ramon Magsaysay
C. Sergio Osmeña
D. Diosdado Macapagal
ANSWER: B

When was the approval of RA 1425?

A. June 12, 1956
B. July 12, 1956
C. July 4, 1936
D. June 4, 1946
ANSWER: A

What is the official name of Republic Act 1425?

A. Doctrine of The Life and works of Dr. Jose P. Rizal
B. Sermons of The Life and works of Dr. Jose P. Rizal
C. Readings of The Life and works of Dr. Jose P. Rizal
D. Teaching of The Life and works of Dr. Jose P. Rizal
ANSWER: D

According to him, the object of the measure is to disseminate ideas of the great
Filipino nation through the two novels.
A. Jose P. Laurel
B. Manuel L. Quezon
C. Ferdinand E. Marcos
D. Carlos P. Garcia
ANSWER: A

He said that the sole object of the bill is to foster better appreciation of
Rizal's time and combating of him on the Spanish Tyranny in the country.
A. Claro M. Recto
B. Jose P. Laurel
C. William H. Taft
D. Jaime Cardinal Sin
ANSWER: A

Who was Ferdinand Blumentritt in Rizal's life.

A. an adviser
B. translator
C. a friend
D. all of the above
ANSWER: D
Which of the following led to the untimely outbreak of the Philippine revolution.
A. Rizal's arrest
B. Bonifacio's order
C. Patiño's traitorship
D. Spanish authorities' directives
ANSWER: C

Why did Rizal make the manifesto.

A. to air his sentiment against the revolution
B. to give guilts to those who used his name
C. to brag about his name being used as the battle cry
D. all of the above
ANSWER: A

How did Rizal describe the Philippine revolution in his manifesto.

A. relevant
B. exciting
C. absurd
D. timely
ANSWER: C

Which was done by Gov. Gen Eulogio Despujol to Rizal.

A. he ordered Rizal's execution
B. he ordered Rizal's deportation to Dapitan
C. he signed Rizal's death verdict
D. he allowed Rizal to go to Cuba as a volunteer military doctor
ANSWER: B

Did Rizal inspire the Philippine revolution.

A. Correct
B. Incorrect
ANSWER: B

Why did Rizal retract his being anti-Catholic.

A. to marry Josephine Bracken
B. to bury him in a Catholic cemetery
C. to receive the Catholic rites for the dead
D. to forgive his sins
ANSWER: A

Which allowed Dr. Pio Valenzuela to talk to Rizal in Dapitan.

A. It was a doctor-to-a-friend talk.
B. It was a doctor-to-a-patient talk.
C. It was a doctor-to-a-fellow talk.
D. It was a doctor-to-a-doctor talk.
ANSWER: D

What was done by Andres Bonifacio as a member of La Liga Filipina before its
collapse.
A. split it into two
B. resurrect it
C. disband it
D. none of the above
ANSWER: B

Why was Rizal deeply implicated as the principal organizer of the revolution.
A. documentary pieces of evidence with his name on them were found in the Katipunan
headquarters
B. his name was discovered as an honorary member of the Katipunan
C. he founded the civic organization La Liga Filipina
D. all of the above
ANSWER: A

Why did Rizal volunteer as a military doctor in Cuba.

A. he wanted to witness how Cubans revolted against Spain
B. he wanted to escape Dapitan
C. for humanitarian reasons
D. to avoid joining the Cuban revolution
ANSWER: A

What refers to sedition.

A. an act of rebellion
B. conduct or speech inciting rebellion
C. violent behavior against the oppressor
D. none of the above
ANSWER: B

In which writing of Rizal did he retract his manifesto.

A. El Filibusterismo
B. Mi Ultimo Adios
C. Noli Me Tangere
D. all of the above
ANSWER: B

What was Rizal's status inside Fort Santiago.

A. VIP but incomunicado
B. VIP with invitation to Malacañang
C. freeman but incomunicado
D. alone in his prison cell
ANSWER: A

How did the Catholic church describe Rizal.

A. anti-social
B. anti-Christ
C. anti-monastic
D. anti-Spanish
ANSWER:

Why was Gov.Gen Ramon Blanco replaced by Gov. Gen. Camilo de Polavieja.
A. he was sympathetic to Rizal
B. he was ignoring Rizal’s case
C. he was too focus on Rizal’s case
D. he died
ANSWER: A

Which of the following reasons was the most relevant that led to Rizal's arrest
after his return from Hong Kong.
A. he founded the La Liga Filipina
B. the Spanish authorities found documentaries from his belongings
C. he did not give in to the invitation of Gov. Gen Eulogio Despujol in Malacañang
D. all of the above
ANSWER: B

What was he declared of upon his return to the country.

A. he was anti-Catholic and anti-friars
B. he was an enemy of the state
C. he was already the hero of the nation
D. he was banned from returning
ANSWER: B

Why was Rizal adamant about joining the Katipunan.

A. he was not good at fighting
B. he was afraid and a coward
C. he did not want to be a katipunero
D. he knew Katipunan was not ready for the revolution
ANSWER: D

What kind of life did Rizal have in his exile in Dapitan.

A. productive
B. miserable
C. depressed
D. sorrowful
ANSWER: A

What did Rizal tell Dr. Pio Valenzuela about his opinion on the Katipunan and the
revolution
A. that he was not interested in joining both
B. that he was interested and enlist him as a member
C. that he was in favor of the Katipunan but not yet of the revolution
D. that he was not in favor of both
ANSWER: C

Which of the following implicated Rizal in the Katipunan.

A. his novels were found from the Katipunan headquarters
B. his family's membership to the Katipunan
C. his name was the Katipunan's battlecry
D. all of the above
ANSWER: D

What did Padre Damaso insist on implementing in private schools then

A. Indio cannot enroll and study in their schools
B. insisted on teachers beating children as discipline
C. children are not allowed to eat delicious food
D. all of the above
ANSWER: B

In Rizal's novel Noli Me Tangere, he described Maria Clara as a representation of

what kind of Filipina woman.
A. stable
B. weak
C. to be afraid
D. none of the above
ANSWER: B

How did Rizal translate his novels into German.

A. Andres Bonifacio helped him
B. He became friends with a powerful gov. gen.
C. Ferdinand Blumentritt helped him
D. None of the above
ANSWER: C

If Rizal became a katipunero, what description can be given to him.

A. subversive
B. reluctant
C. diligent
D. poet
ANSWER: B
Which will prove that Rizal was a victim of the Philippine Revolution
A. he was shot while fighting
B. he fled the authorities to join the Katipunan
C. he was charged, convicted, and died because of the revolution
D. his belongings were confiscated and he was imprisoned
ANSWER: C

What did Rizal do to Josephine Bracken a day before his execution.

A. he married her
B. he made her his legal wife
C. he gifted her the legitimacy of marriage
D. all of the above
ANSWER: D