PHILIPPINE LITERATURE

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MULTIPLE CHOICE (1 POINT EACH)

Directions: Read, analyze each item and select the best option which corresponds to each question. Encircle
the letter of your answer.

1. The following statements correctly describes literature, EXCEPT:

A. Any form of writing, such as essays
B. Only includes written literature and excludes those that are passed on by word of mouth
C. Includes printed matter written within a book, a magazine, or a pamphlet
D. A body of written works usually depicting a particular culture
2. Baybayin came from the word “baybay” which means:
A. Word C. Spelling
B. Letter D. Writing

3. These are fictitious narratives which explain the origin of things, places, or names:
A. folktales C. myth
B. legends D. short story

4. Filipino awiting bayan sung during worship:

A. Dalit C. Dungaw
B. Talindaw D. Kumintang

5. Awit ng pamamangka:
A. Suliranin C. Dungaw
B. Talindaw D. Kumintang

6. “Atin Cu Pung Singsing” is an example of what literary form?

A. Folk Song C. Recreational Play
B. Dalit D. Religious Lyrics

7. The following were literary pieces published during the Spanish Colonial Period, EXCEPT:
A. Ang Barlaan at Josephat C. Nuestra Seniora del Rosario
B. Romeo at Julieta D. Doctrina Cristiana

8. This was the first book printed in the Philippines in 1593:

A. Ang Barlaan at Josephat
B. Nuestra Seniora del Rosario
C. Doctrina Cristiana
D. Libro de los Cuatro Postprimeras de Hombre

9. The following were pen names used by Marcelo del Pilar, EXCEPT:
A. Plaridel C. Agapito Bagumbayan
B. Pupdoh D. Dolores Manapat
10. This is the newspaper of Katipunan, with Emilio Jacinto as the editor:
A. Kalayaan C. La Solidaridad
B. La Independencia D. Anak ng Bayan
11. The following are principal leaders of the Propaganda Movement, EXCEPT:
A. Jose Rizal C. Marcelo del Pilar
B. Graciano Lopez- Jaena D. Antonio Luna

12. The following pen names were used by Mariano Ponce, EXCEPT:
A. Tikbalang C. Kalipulako
B. Naning D. Diego Laura
13. He used the pen name May Pag-asa:
A. Andres Bonifacio C. Marcelo del Pilar
B. Apolinario Mabini D. Emilio Aguinaldo
14. Which of the following statements correctly describes the objectives of the propaganda movement?
A. Get equal treatment for the Filipinos and the Spaniards in the law
B. Totally free the country from the influence of Spain
C. Support the system of forced labor
D. Restore Filipino representation in trade
15. Which among the following descriptions best describes a legend?
A. Features events which are imaginary
B. Often used to comment a person’s actuation
C. Presented on a stage, is divided into acts
D. Active beings are gods and heroes
16. “Tabi-tabi po kayo, ako’y magbubuhos ng tubig at mainit ito, kung masaktan ko kayo,
pagpasensiyahan niyo na po.” This is an example of:
A. Folk Song C. Chant
B. Riddle D. Idiom
17. An account of someone’s life written or produced by another person:
A. Autobiography A. Diary
B. Biography B. Journal
18. Author of Banaag at Sikat and was called the “Apo” of Tagalog writers:
A. Jose Corazon de Jesus C. Amado V. Hernandez
B. Lope K. Santos D. Severino Reyes
19. A blind bard from Ilocos and was recognized as the author of Biag ni Lam-ang:
A. Leon Pichay C. Pedro Bukaneg
B. Claro Caluya D. Isidro Marpori
20. In this period of Philippine literature in English, writers were still adjusting to the idea of democracy
and new standards of literary styles:
A. Orientation C. Imitation
B. Reorientation D. Self-Discovery and Growth
21. The author of Dead Stars:
A. Paz Marquez Benitez C. Paz Latorena
B. Jose Garcia Villa D. Zulueta da Costa
22. In one of his poem, Zulueta da Costa said that the Filipinos are like the Molave. What figure of speech
was used?
A. Simile C. Personification
B. Metaphor D. Hyperbole
23. A sonnet is a lyric poem containing how many lines?
A. 14 C. 16
B. 15 D. 17
24. Which of the following best describes fairytale as a literary genre?
A. Form of prose that seeks to explain the origin of a thing, place, location or name
B. Extended narrative about heroic exploits often under supernatural control
C. Often features goblins, elves, etc. and involves scenes which are based on reality
D. A fictional work and is based on the author’s creativity

25. The following are the reasons why we study literature, EXCEPT:
A. Better appreciate our literary heritage
B. Understand our great and noble tradition
C. Realize our literary limitations
D. Manifest our deep disgrace for our own literature