GEM 101

LIFE AND WORKS OF RIZAL

1. Rizal founded the La Liga Filipina to ________________________.
I. unite the whole country II. fight violence and injustice III. revolt against the
Spaniards
A. I and III B. II only C. I and II D. II and III
2. Four days after the founding of the La Liga Filipina, Rizal was arrested and imprisoned at
fort
Santiago without due process of law. Who was then the Governor-General of the country
who
ordered the arrest and banishment of Rizal in DApitan?
a. Ramon Blanco b. Eulogio Despujol c. Camilo Polavieja d. Emilio Terrero
3. Friends and fellow nationalist defended Noli Me Tangere. A brilliant defense came from
Rev. Vicente Garcia who claimed that Rizal did not attack the church and Spain.
a. Rizal’ Noli Me Tangere was simply a fiction, no harm to anyone
b. Rizal focused on the ignorance of Filipinos
c. Rizal would want to enlighten or open the minds of his fellowmen
d. Rizal attacked the bad Spanish officials and priests.
4. According to Rizal himself he took the term Noli Me Tangere, which means “Touch Me
Not” from the bible. From what Gospel was NOli Me Tangere taken?
a. St Luke (24:12) b. St Luke (24:44) c. St John (20:17) d. St John (20:15)
5. The character in the novel Noli was described by Rizal as a laundry woman before her
marriage to the officer of the Guardia Civil. She was known as the “Muse of the Guardia
Civil.” She pretended to have forgotten Tagalog already but her use of Spanish was awful.
Who was the woman?
a. Dona Consolacion b. Dona Victorina de los Reyes de Espadana c. Sisa d.
Paulita Gomez
6. Sometime in 1807, Rizal’s close friend Ferdinand Blumentritt asked him to define the
term for he could not find the word in European Spanish or Spanish American sources. Rizal
replied that in Filipino, the word meant: “a dangerous patriot who someday will be hanged.”
What was the word requested Rizal to define.
a. Filibuster b. Revolutionist c. Militarist d. Patriot
7. In his poem, “The intimate alliance between religion and good education, Rizal showed
the importance of religion in education. Which of these is a valid main topic for the poem?
a. education without God is not true education b. religion without education is a
not a true religion
c. education without God is allowable d. religion without education is
allowable
8. The winning of “La Juventud Filipina” in literary contest was controversial and exceptional.
Why?
a. there were better entries but Rizal’s charming abilities won the judges
b. Rizal should not be contestant because the contest was exclusively for the elite.
c. It was a Spaniard poem written by a Filipino, whose merit was recognized by the
Spaniards
d. It was the first poem advocating the youth to stand for the truth and for their
country.
9. Rizal met a kind Protestant German pastor in Germany who befriended him. He stayed at
his vicarage and learned German language. This is where he finished his first novel. Where
was “Noli Village” located in honor of the novel Noli Me Tangere?
a. Wilhelmfeld b. Berlin c. Heidelberg d. Leipzig
10. What famous literary work did Rizal voice out the conviction that women would think for
themselves, should be educated, and should be more active in public office?
a. to the virgin mary b. letter to the young women of Malolos c. my first inspiration
d. to the flowers of Heidelberg
11. Rizal had a best friend whom he would always confide with through letters. His best
friend is a principal of a secondary school in Leitmeritz, Austria. Who is he?
a. Ferdinand Blumentritt b. Maximo Viola c. Pedro PAterno d. Jose M.
Cecilio
12. On time that Rizal returned in the Philippines his novel Noli Me Tangere had already
caused disputes especially among the friars. Who is the Augustinian friar who published an
eight series handout to attack Noli Me Tangere?
a. Padre Jose Rodriguez b. Padre Antonio Obach c. Padre Jose Bech d. Padre
Federico Faura
13. El Filibusterismo is the sequel of Noli Me Tangere and like the first book it was written in
Spanish. To whom did he dedicate this second novel?
a. to his beloved parents b. to the suffering Filipino people
c. to the executed Filipino priests GOMBURZA d. to his love, Leonor Rivera
14. Where is the setting of the first chapter of El Filibusterismo?
a. at the University of Santo Tomas b. at the old, circular ship called tabo
c. at the house of the lead character Simoun d. at the old house of Kapitan
Tiyago
15. In El Filibusterismo, who was the character who’s like Rizal’s father who owned a land
which was confiscated by the Spanish friars?
a. Kapitan Tiyago b. Tiburcio de Espadana c. Kabesang Tales d. Placido
Penitente
16. When the Spaniards found out Simoun’s plan against government, they went after him.
Simoun fled carrying with him, his wealth to the house of a Filipino priest near the sea. Who
was this priest?
a. Padre Florentino b. Padre Irene c. Padre Camona d. Padre MIllon
17. Rizal based the characters in NOli Me Tangere and El Felibusterismo on the people in his
life. To whom did he patterned the character of Paulita Gomez, Isagan’s true love, Who later
married Juanito Pelaez?
a. to his mother, teodora Alonzo b. to his eldest sister, Saturnina c. to his love,
Leonor Rivera d. To the Japanese girl, O Sei San
18. Who was the former teacher and friend of Rizal in Ateneo to who the following
statements were made relative to the writings of his Noli. “I wished to hit the friars, for they
utilize religion not only as a shield, but also as a weapon, a proterction, castle, fortress, an
armor, etc?
a. Fr. Salvi b. Fr. Salvador Font c. Fr. Pablo Pastells d. Fr. Federico Faura
19. What was the title of Rizal’s poem from which the following lines were taken? “Whoever
knows not how to love his native tongue is worst than any beast or evil smelling fish. To
make our language richer ought to be our wish the same as any mother loves to feel the
young.
a. huling paalam b. sa mga kabataang Pilipino/to the youth/A la Juventud
c. sa aking mga kabata/our mother tongue d.. sa mga kababaihan ng
Malolos/To the women of Malolos
20. IN the Novel Noli Me Tangere, he was described by Rizal as the nephew of Dona
Victorina and a grandson of a relative of Padre Damaso, a private secretary of all ministers
and later to became the Fiance to Maria Clara. Who was he?
a. Alfonso Linares de Espadana b. Placido Penitente c. Chino Quiroga d. Don
Felipe
21. Knowing Ferdinand Blumentritt’s great interest on the cultural aspect of the Philippines,
Rizal gave him a book entitled Aritmetika written by Rufino Baltazar Hernandez in 1868. In
what language was this book written?
a. Latin b. Spanish c. English d. Tagalog
22. Who was the Portuguese friend of Rizal whom he wrote on the following lines March 5,
1895? “Some have proposed to me to escape, but I refuse to do so that I have nothing to
reproach myself for I do not want to be called runaway……
a. Dr. Laurencio Marquez b. Johann Hendrich Caspar Kern c. Dr. Adolf B. Meyer
d. Manuel Becerra
23. This was setting of the novel Noli Me Tangere.
a. Sto. Domingo b. San Diego c. Sto. Cristo d. Sta. Barbara
24. On June 11, 1901, the second Philippine Commission approved act no. 137, which
organized “the political military district of morong into the “province of Rizal.” This was done
due to which of the following reasons?
a. creating a province that will lead the people of mOrong to be united after the
freedom from Spain
b. Creating a province that will lead to the proclamation of Jose Rizal to be the
National Hero
c. Creating a province to provide equal rights to people living near Morong and
Manila
d. Creating a province to be named after Jose Rizal in honor of his martyrdom
25. Born in Sta. Cruz, Manila on August 2, 1799; he was the parish priest of BAcoor, Cavite at
the time he was involved in the Cavite Mutiny of 1872.
a. Andres Urdanete b. Jacinto Zamora c. Vicente Garcia d. Mariano Ponce
26. Govenor General Emilio Terreto had ordered the commission coming from the University
of Santo Tomas to review the content of NOli Me Tangere as suggested by Archbishop Pedro
Payo. What was the suggestion of this commission regarding the Novel?
a. strictly advised the friars to analyze the content of the novel for further discussion
on the Sunday mass
b. create another commission review the contents of the novel.
c. Called a conference with the governor general and let the author explain the
contents of the novel
d. strictly prohibit the production, circulation and as well as reading of the novel.
27. As an answer to Fr. Rodriguez, Marcelo H. del Pilar, under the pen name of Dolores
Manapat, has written a pamphlet similar to the physical make up that enabled to enter the
churches and be read by church goers. What was the title of del Pilar’s work which literally
means “Be as slippery as an Eel.”
a. Caiigat cayo b. Caiingat Cayo c. Dasalan at Tocsohan d. La Espana
Moderna
28. Which of the following statements is Rizal’s annotation on Los Sucesos del las Islas
Filipinas?
I. Villabolos and not Legaspi was the one who named the island as Philippine
II. Manila was established on 1571 and not on 1572.
III. It was only the Spaniards who joined Magellan on his trip but also Portuguese,
Malays, Negritos and other nationalities
IV. The Philippines is composed of 7,107 islands and not 7,100
a. I and II b. II and IV c. I, II and III d. All of the above
29. On Rizal’s exile in Dapitan, he was guarded by a Spanish Military commandant, Captain
Ricardo Canicero. How did this military commandant treat the exiled?
a. He would allow Rizal to talk to his visitors only upon his consent
b. He supported Rizal’s activities and reported it to the governor general to ask for
funding
c. he gave Rizal the freedom to go anywhere requiring him only to report once a
week to his office
d. he strictly guarded Rizal and would not allow him to do any activities that are
suspicious in his eyes
30. Inspired by the work of his fellow reformist most especially by his book “La Sobernia
Monacal en Filipinas” (Monastic Supremacy in the Philippines) Rizal wrote the author a letter
dated April 4, 1890 urging him to write more and if possible, succeed him in the reform
movement. Who was the author of the said book?
a. Mariano Ponce b. Marcelo H. Del PIlar c. Jose Ma. Panganiban d.
Graciano Lopez JAena
31. If Apolinario Mabini was the “Brain of the Revolution,” who was this equally illustrious
Filipino who was considered the “Brain of the Katipunan”
a. Marcelo H. del Pilar b. Andres Bonifacio c. Emilio Jacinto d. Graciano
Lopez JAena
32. Though Jose Rizal was the author of both NOli Me Tangere and El Filibusterismo, the two
novels differ in many aspect. What is the most important difference between the two?
a. they differ in character b. they differ on the ideas and aspirations implied to the
reader
c. They differ on the place and date they were written by Rizal d. They differ on the
setting and over all plot of the story
33. In a secret assembly of the Katipuneros, he was the one selected to go to Dapitan and to
get Rizal’s opinion on having a revolution against the Spaniards.
a. Pedro Paterno b. Andres Bonifacio c. Marcelo H. Del Pilar d. Pio
VAlenzuela
34. What was Dr. Jose Rizal’s educational philosophy?
a. to create in the youth an innate desire to alleviate his intelligence that will lead
him to eternal life
b. to see improvements in the school and in the methods of teaching
c. to form the nucleus of an unfavorable opinion of imperialistic administration of his
country and people d. to be able to contain if not eliminate, social evils like inferiority
complex, camaraderie, timidity and false pride.
35. What could be Dr. Jose Rizal’s guiding political philosophy for the country?
a. to censure the friars for abusing the advantage of their position philosophy for the
country
b. to counsel the Filipinos not to resent a defeat attributed to them
c. to elevate the country to the highest seat of glory
d. for the country not to be taken advantage but rather be developed, civilized
educated, and brained in the science of self-government
36. What was depicted by the character of Tasio in the novel, “Noli Me Tangere?”
a. indictment against the defective education system during the Spanish regime
b. Plight of the elderly people
c. condemnation of the friars
d. fate of the intellectual during his time and what extent the Filipino was actually
discouraged from growing
37. Who was this Filipino hero who wrote the following statements: “I am now surrounded by
the enemy which shall overpower me, and my brave men, I shall die happy with the thought
that it is sweet to die defending my motherland.”
a. Antonio Luna b. Andres BOnifacio c. Gregorio del Pilar d. Apolinario Mabini
38. What was the reason of Rizal when he decided to write his two novels in Spanish?
a. he wants to show off his talent in Spanish
b. he wants to hide it to those who doesn’t know Spanish
c. he has the idea that it was the intellegentia that should lead and guide the people
in the revolution’
d. he loves the language and were comfortable with it
39. What crime Rizal was tried by the Spanish Military Court?
a. graft and corruption b. rebellion and organized c. libel and assault d.
falsification of documents
40. After the execution, Rizal corpse was buried with the greatest secrecy at the Paco
Cemetery. Who was the one who patiently search all the cemeteries in Manila to find his
body in vain?
a. his brother, Paciano b. his mother, Teodora c. his sister, Narcissa
d. his friend, Maximo Viola
41. When Rizal was in trial, who was the defense counsel assigned to him?
a. Luis Taviel de Andrade b. Nicolas de pena c. CAmilo de Polavieja d.
Martin Constantino
42. Who gladly agreed to finance the printing cost of the book Noli Me Tangere when Rizal
was having problems with the expenses?
a. Ferdinand Blumentritt b. Hans Meyer c. Antonio de Morga d. Maximo
Viola
43. Rizal was able to finish his studies and performed excellently in all subjects in Ateneo.
He was later coined as the “pride of the Jesuits” but he pointed out that if it weren’t for this
education, he wouldn’t have achieved those goals. Who was this educator?
a. father Sanchez b. Maestro Aquino c. Don Saez d. Don de Jesus
44. Below are four statements about the Philippines during Rizal’s time. Which statement is
false?
a. the system of government was called frailocracy
b. The Philippines was represented in the Spanish Cortes
c. The big plantations were owned by religious organizations
d. The justice system served the interests of the Spanish colonial government
45. Who ordered Jose Rizal to be shot in Bagumbayan on the morning of December 30,
1896?
a. governor general Ramon Blanco b. governor general Eologio
Despujol
c. governor general Camilo Polavieja d. governor general Rafael
de Izquierdo
46. Jose Rizal and other mestizos and pensionados in Madrid formed the propagandists.
Movement to appeal reformers in the Spanish administration in the Philippines through
periodicals and pamphlets. Which of the following was not a product of the propagandists
movement?
a. Sol b. Fray Botod c. Kalayaan d. Dasalan at Tocsohan
47. Who lead the battle of Tirad Pass?
a. Andres Malong b. Diego Silang c. Franscisco Dagohoy d. Gregorio H.
del Pilar
48. Who led the longest revolt in Philippine history?
a. Andres Malong b. Diego Silang c. Francisco Dagohoy d. Hernando
Pule
49. In 1872 the martyrdom of GOMBURZA truly inspired Rizal to fight the evils of Spanish
tyranny and redeem his oppressed people. The governor general who ordered the execution
of GOMBURZA
a. governor general Rafael de Izquierdo b. governor general Fernando
Primo de Rivera
c. governor general Ramon Blanco d. governor general Camilo de
Polavieja
50.Who is the author of Rizal bill?
a. Sen. Jose P. Laurel b. Pres. Ramon Magsaysay
c. Sen. Claro M. Recto d. Sen. Mariano Cuenco
51. Spanish people enjoyed many kinds of freedom in mother Spain. What happened in
the Philippines?
a. Instability of Colonial Administration b. Racial discrimination
c. Human Rights denied to Filipinos d. Corrupt Government Officials
52. The first private tutor of Rizal.?
a. Maestro Celestino b. Leon Monroy
b. Maestro Lucas Padua d. Maestro Justiniano Cruz
53. A unique form of government in Hispanic Philippines which arose because of the Union of
Church and State.
a. Monarchy b. Frailocracy
c. Democracy d. None of these
54. Known as polo, it was the compulsory labor enforced by the Spanish colonial authorities
on adult Filipino males in the construction of churches, schools, hospitals; building and
repair of roads and bridges; the building of ships in the shipyards; and other public works.
a. Manual labor b. Forced Labor c. Legal Labor d. None of these
55. He became as a second father to Jose Rizal. Studied at San José College in Manila. Just
like his father, Paciano became a farmer.
a. Manuel Hidalgo b. Francisco Mercado c. Francisco Rizal d. Paciano Mercado
56. The exact date of the execution of Dr. Jose Rizal.
a. December 30, 1869 b. December 30, 1896 c. December 30, 1892 d.
December 30, 1895
57. It is a socio-civic organization organized by Dr. Jose Rizal.
a. Katipunan b. La Liga Filipina c. La Solidaridad d.
Kalayaan
58. What is the name of the ship that was boarded by Rizal from Dapitan to Manila after his
exile in Dapitan.
a. España b. Castilla c. Isla De Panay d. Isla de
Luzon
59. This was said to be the last written piece of Rizal before he died.
a. To my Father b. To my Mother c. My Last Farewell
d. None of these
60. Who was the Governor General when Rizal was executed?
a. Gov. Gen. Despujol b. Gov. Gen. Blanco c. Gov. Gen. Izquierdo d. Gov. Gen.
Polavieja