1. When did Rizal begin to take interest in reading?

— It was during the summer vacation in 1874 in Calamba when Rizal began to
take interest in reading romantic novels. As a normal teenager, he became
interested in love stories and romantic tales.

2. What was the first favorite novel of Rizal?

— The Count of Monte Cristo Alexander Dumas the first favourite novel of Rizal.

3. Rizal loved to read and listen to his mother's stories. One of the stories he loved to
listen to was "The Story of the Moth." What was this story all about? Briefly narrate
it:
— The story of the Moth is a tale of a mother and his younger child whom she
teaches about the rules of life. She tells him that for achieving success in life,
one must have to take risks and prepare for the worst consequences. We
should listen to elders who have more experiences. Have the courage to face
challenges in life dying for another is worth it if it is for that person to see the
light. Painful times can make us stronger. Also, the story narrates as:One night
“Doña” Teodora was reading the story of “The Moth and the Flame” in a book,
El Amigo de los Ninos (The Friend of the Children). Young Jose was not
listening to his mother for he was attracted by two moths flying around the
flame of the coconut oil lamp.The young moth, disobeying its mother’s advice,
flew too near the flame and got killed. It felt dead into the hot oil of the lamp.
Rizal was deeply attracted by the death of the brave little moth that he did not
notice when his mother ended the reading of the story. All his attention was
on the light of the oil lamp and on the dead little moth.The light that caused
the little moth’s death appeared to him “more beautiful” than ever. He justified
the tragic fate of the little moth. Rizal believed that “it is worthy for a man to
sacrifice his life for a noble cause.”

4. What do you mean by the statement, the "tragic fate of the young mos left a deep
impression on Rizal's mind"? Reason out.
— It connotes as:it haddied a martyrto its illusions. The story revealed to him
things until then unknown. Moths no longer were, for him, insignificant
insects. Moths talked; they knew how to warn. They advised, just like his
mother. The light seemed to be more beautiful, more dazzling, and more
attractive.
5. As a young boy in Calamba, Rizal already had artistic talents. Even before he learned
to read, he could already sketch pictures. Cite at least five (5) instances or situations
that showed his artistic talents.
— A) In 1876 when he was 15 years old and was a student in the Ateneo de Manila
he remembered his beloved town. He wrote a poem Un Recuerdo A Mi Pueblo
(In Memory of My Town).
— B) Jose had a soul of a genuine artist. Rather an introvert child, with a skinny
physique and sad dark eyes. He drew sketches, carved figures of animals and
person out of wood. Jose had also a gift of Magic, his nimble fingers and supple
wrist could perform many tricks which dazzled the eyes of the onlookers.
— C) Memorias de un Estudiante de Manila is an autobiography Rizal wrote
about his childhood memories when he was 17. Also, Prodigy of the pen: the
first known poem that he wrote was Tagalog poems entitled Sa Aking Mga
Kababata (to my Fellow Children). He wrote it in appeal to our people to love
our national language.
— D) He developed a love for sculpture and his sisters joked about the head of
his sculpture disproportionately large compared to the body. In his room, he
kept many statuettes which he made out of clay and wax. At one time, his
sisters teased him: “Ute, what are you doing with so many statuettes?” He
replied: “don’t you know that people will erect monuments and statues in my
honor in the future?” These are indeed prophetic words from the lips of a little
boy.
— E) Rizal developed a strong bond with his older brother Paciano whom he
considered as a second father. Before he was eight years old, he wrote a tagalog
drama. This drama was staged in Calamba in connection with the town fiesta.
The Gobernadorcillo bought the manuscript from little Jose for two pesos, and
had it staged during the Fiesta celebration in Paete.

6. Why did Rizal spend many leisure hours in the house of an old painter Juancho?
— Because of his love for painting, Rizal spent many hours at the studio near the
school; it was the house of an old painter, called Juancho who gave him free
lessons in drawing and painting.
7. Cite three (3) instances in which Rizal was very much involved in extracurricular
activities in Ateneo?
— A) . He regularly attended mass in the morning before going to class which
became his habit even as a young student in Binan.
— B) Jose was a member of the Marian Congregation in which he later served as
its secretary.
— C) Jose was also an active member of two academies in the Ateneo, the
Academy of Spanish Literature and the Cacademy of Natural Sciences.

8. When Rizal was in Ateneo, he impressed his Jesuit professors with his artistic talents
and works. Cite two (2) situations that impressed the Ateneo professors of Rizal's
artistic skills.
— A) Fr. Leonart asked him to carved the Sacred Heart of Jesus which he did in
a few days; Fr. Jose Bechasked him to carve an image of the Virgin Mary on a
piece of Batikuling (Philippine hard wood) with his pocket knife.
— B) In 1877, he wrote more Poems. It was his Last year in Ateneo. Among the
Poems written this year were: 1.El Herooismo de Colon 2.Colon y Juan II
(Columbus and John) 3.Gran Consuelo en la Mayor Desdicha (Great comfort
in Great Misfortune) 4.Un Dialogo Alusivo a la Despedida de los Colegiales (A
farewell dialogue of the students).

9. Likewise, Rizal impressed his Ateneo Jesuit professors with his scriptural works. Cite
two (2) instances of scriptural works that pleased his professors.
— A) Jose impressed his Jesuit professors by carving the image of the Blesses
Virgin Mary on a piece of Batikuling, a very hard Philippine wood using just a
pocket knife.
— B) The priest wanted to take the image with him to Spain but forgot to do so.

10. When Rizal arrived from Manila to his hometown, he had demonstrated his excellent
fencing skill. With whom did he had his friendly fencing match?
— Juan Luna
11. In the historic banquets attended by Filipino and Spanish notables which Luna was
an honoree, Rizal gave an address in public. What wa the main theme of his speech?
— At a historic banquet held at Restaurant Ingles in Madrid on June 25, 1884.
This speech, often referred to as the “Brindis” (toast), honoring Filipino
painter Juan Luna, Jose Rizal delivered a powerful speech that resonated with
several key themes. He celebrated Luna’s artistic excellence, highlighting
Filipino talent and achievement on the global stage. He also used the occasion
to promote equality and unity between Filipinos and Spaniards, advocating
for mutual respect and understanding. Furthermore, his speech subtly called
for wider social and political reforms in the Philippines, suggesting that Spain
needed to address existing injustices and pave the way for a more progressive
future. Overall, Rizal’s speech served as a multifaceted message of celebration,
unity, and a call for a brighter future for his homeland.

12. Rizal had no natural aptitude for music but he studied music well especially in
playing the flute. It was said that he composed three musical pieces. What do you
think were these musical pieces?
— A) solfeggio
— B) piano
— C) flute

13. When Rizal arrived in Calamba in 1887 after five (5) years of memorable sojourn in
Europe, he established a medical clinic.
— a) Who were his patients?
• His first patient was his mother, who was almost blind. Rizal, who came
to be called “Doctor Uliman” because he came from Germany.

— b) How much did he charge for his professional fee?

• that fee charged for services from university trained professionals; primarily
doctors, lawyers and accountants.
14. Aside from shitomedical practice, what other work activities did Rizal do during his
(6) years of stay in Calamba?
— After only six months, Rizal had to leave the country because his novel Noli
Me Tangere had circulated and the friars were out to get him. He went back to
Europe via Japan and the US.

15. What were the pen names of Rizal when he became an active contributor of La
Solidaridad?
— As leader of the reform movement of Filipino students in Spain, Rizal
contributed essays, allegories, poems, and editorials to the Spanish newspaper
La Solidaridad in Barcelona (in this case Rizal used pen names, “Dimasalang”,
“Laong Laan” and “May Pagasa”).

16. When Rizal was in Paris in 1889, he continued his study of the French language. How
did he do it?
— Rizal spent most of his time in the reading room of railway station in Manila
Bibliotheque Nationale. During his spare hours, he used to dine at the homes
of his friends: Pardo de Taveras, the Venturas the Ramirez’s to Continue his
study of languages. On Sundays, he attended the fencing lessons at the studio
of Luna. He carried on his artistic hobby.

17. While in Paris, Rizal also carried on his artistic works. What were the two statues that
he carved which he sent to Blumentritt?

— A) A beggar with a hat.

— B) A maid with bilao on her hands.

18. Shortly after his arrival in Paris, toward the end of March 1889, he organized his
paisanos (compatriots) into a society called Kidlat Club. What was the aim of this
club?
— Kidlat club is purely social, temporary in nature, for the purpose of enjoying
Paris.
19. While the world’s attention was focused at the International Exposition of 1889 in
Paris, Rizal proposed to organize the International Association of Filipinologists and
its inaugural convention in Paris on August 1889. Unfortunately, the inaugural
convention did not materialize. Why?
— Because the French government discouraged the holding of conferences by
private organizations during the period of the international exposition.

20. While in Paris, he also planned to establish a modern college in Hongkong. Why was
this magnificent project fizzled out?
— Because the rich Filipino resident in Paris that promised to help him raise
P40,000.00 as initial capital for the college.

21. Cite at least five (5) out of ten (10) articles Rizal published in La Solidaridad

— a) December 31, 1888 inauguration of Associacion La Solidaridad where Rizal

was elected as the honorary president.
— B) February 15, 1889 a newspaper called La Solidaridad was founded by
Graciano Lopez Jaena which became the organ of the Propaganda movement.
— C) March 25, 1889 Rizal’s first article entitled Los Agricultores (The Filipino
Farmers) was published.
— D) May 1888 to March 1889 Rizal stayed in London and continued writing
about the inequities of the Spanish rule.
— E) Galicano Apacible, it also issued a newspaper of the same name which was
published in Barcelona, Spain on February 15, 1889. It was edited by Graciano
López Jaena and later on by Marcelo H. del Pilar. The newspaper published
not only articles and essays about the economic, cultural, political, and social
conditions of the country, but also current news, both local and foreign, and
speeches of prominent Spanish leaders about the Philippines.

22. Dr. Rizal became a successful and well-known medical practitioner in Hongkong. He
was regarded as the “great ophthalmic surgeon” in the British colony. Justify this
statement.
— Rizal possessed the qualities of a great ophthalmic surgeon.
 23. On July 3, 1892, a week after his arrival in Manila from Hongkong, Rizal founded the
La Liga Filipina. What was the aim of this organization?
— Attain mutual protection in every want and necessityq and defend Filipinos
against violence and injustices.

24. When Rizal was exiled in Dapitan, his busy life was devoted to the practice of medical,
engineering and surveying works, certain civic projects educational linguistic and scientific
pursuits, agricultural and business activities. Cite some achievements by Rizal in these
undertakings

— A) Medical practice achievements: provided free medicine to his patient.

— B) civic projects undertaken: applied his knowledge through the waterworks
system.
— C) educational activities undertaken: established a school in Dapitan.
— D) scientific achievements: shared his interest with nature to his students
— E) linguistic achievements: studied the made comparisons of the Bisayan and
Malayan languages existing in the region.
— F) agricultural activities: devoted time in planting important crops and fruit-
bearing tree.
— G) business activities: pointed out the potential of the fishing industry in the
province
— H) achievements in invention: created a cigarette lighter called a sulpakan and
a machine for making bricks while exiled in Dapitan
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RIZAL’S
LIFE
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Name of Student: Sumugat, Rodmar B. Yr.&Sec: BSBA 2B

Instructor: Mrs. Sulpicia Villaceran Date: 03/04/24