FIRST PERIODICAL EXAM IN ENGLISH 7

NAME:_________________________________
TEST 1
1. Philippine literature existed even before the Spaniards came.
A. True B. False C. Not Sure D. Never Told
2. Proverbs express the unending wisdom of the old.
A. True B. False C. Not Sure D. Never Told
3. Proverbs communicate only traditional beliefs and values.
A. True B. False C. Not Sure D. Never Told
4. The form of proverbs is chiefly poetic.
A. True B. False C. Not Sure D. Never Told
5. It is difficult to preserve proverbs.
A. True B. False C. Not Sure D. Never Told
Test 2. Read carefully the selection and answer the question that follows.
The Filipino is basically of Malay stock with a sprinkling of Chinese, American, Spanish and Arab blood. The Philippines
has a population of 70 million, and it is hard to distinguish accurately the lines between stocks. From a long history of
Western colonial rule, interspersed with the visits of merchants and traders evolved a people of a unique blend of east
and west, both in appearance and culture.
6. Filipinos are mixed of eastern and western culture.
A. True B. False C. Not Sure D. Never Told
7. Philippines is composed of ________ population
A. 70M B. 60M C. 73M D. 40M
The Filipino character is actually a little bit of all the cultures put together. The bayanihan or spirit of kinship and
camaraderie that Filipinos are famous for is said to be taken from Malay forefathers. The close family relations
are said to have been inherited from the Chinese. The piousness comes from the Spaniards who introduced
Christianity in the 16th century. Hospitality is a common denominator in the Filipino character and this is what
distinguishes the Filipino. Filipinos are probably one of the few, if not the only, English-proficient Oriental people
today. Pilipino is the official national language, with English considered as the country's unofficial one.
8. What could happen if we Filipinos are mixtures of different cultures.
A. We are unique B. We are the same with Americans
B. We are dependent to other countries C. I don’t know
9.Who introduced Christianity to the Philippines.
A. Spaniards B. Portuguese C. Chinese D. None of the Above
10. Why do we became English Proficient?
A. Because of American Colonization
B. Because we are intelligent
C. Because we are Americans
D. None of the above
11. Who created this world according to Maranaw folklore?
A. Great Being B. Bathala C. God D. Zeus
12. How many layers comprised the world He created?
A. 8 B. 10 C. 7 D. 13

13. How many layers comprised the sky?

A. 7 B.11 C. 10 D. 20
14. these are dwarves, short, plump and long haired and said to be guarding the second layer of the earth.
A. Karbangan B. Karibanga c. Kardingan d. Karbalana
15. Who retold the story The Origin of the World?
A. Abdullah Madale B. Abdulla Raman
C. Rajah Ginja D. Marinna Santos
16. A monster of thousand eyes and 8 hairy heads.
A. Walu-Walu B. Walo-Walo C. Walu-Walo D. None ofthe above
17. According to the legend of Maria Makiling, Gods before can live like normal people.
A. Yes B. No C. Unsure D. Never told
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18. ____________ loved Maria Makiling so much that he gave his life to save him
A. Gat Dolah B. Gat Dullah C. Gat Dula d. Aliguyon
19. Who was Maria Makiling’s father?
A. Gat Tanda B. Gat Layon C. Gat Panahon d. None ofthe above
20. _______ is the time and place which the story takes place
A. Setting B. Times C. Theme D. None of the above
21. Where is the story taking place.
A. Time B. Place C. Weather Condition D. Mood
22. When is the story taking place.
A. Time B. Place C. Weather Condition D. Mood
23. _________ is the person taking part in the story.
A. Character B. Theme C. Setting D. None of the above
2 Kinds of Characters
24. ________________________
25. ________________________
26. ______________ is the energy of the story
a. Conflict b. struggle c. man to man d. none of the above
2 Kinds of Conflict
27. ________________________
28. ________________________
29. ______is the life lesson of the story or message of the author.
a. theme b. Subject c. character d. persona
30. _______ usually expressed in a word or two.
a. theme b. Subject c. character d. persona

Test IV. Parts of a Book Report

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Cite 10 characters from Philippine mythology.

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10. _____________________

Prepared by:

ALEX J. AQUINO Checked:

JOJO T. DOMINGO
PRINCIPAL II