Quiz#5

1. What is the Language chosen by Rizal when he was in London as a temporary sanctuary for
ten months?

a. English
b. Aramaic
c. Latin
d. Hebrew
Rationale : Answer A because Rizal desired to learn English language.

2. He was the practicing Lawyer whom invited Rizal to be his house guest.
A. Antonio Luna
B. Dr. Antonio Ma. Regidor
C. Dr. Reinhold Horst
D. Dr. De Morga
Rationale : Answer B He just Invited Rizal to be his guest.
3. He was labeled as a "Pearl of Man".
A. Antonio Luna
B. Juan Luna
C. Jose Rizal
D. Andres Bonifacio
Rationale : Answer C he labeled Rizal as a pearl of man because of his intelligence, education
and strength.
4. It is the time wherein Rizal decided to leave Paris for Brazil.
A. January 1860
B. January 1870
C. January 1880
D. January 1890
Rationale : Answer D due to financial reason.
5. What is the name of the National Library of Paris?
A. Bibliotheque Nationale
B. Kidlat Club
C. Verdades Nuevas
D. Paris National Library
Rationale : Answer A he continued to spend long hours.
6. It is one of the projects founded by Jose Rizal (Social Club) in Paris.
A. Kidlat Club
B. Bagyo Club
C. Storm Club
D. Cloud Club
Rationale : Answer A A social club that would bring together the young Filipinos in Paris.
7. What is the pen name of Jose Rizal?
A. Laong Laan
B. Dinasalang
C. Pepe
D. Jose
Rationale : Answer A through using this Rizal contributed many articles.

8. This is the place wherein Rizal continues his writings especially the second Novel El
Filibusterismo? Why did Rizal choose this place?
A. Paris
 B. England
C. Brussels
D. London
Rationale : Answer C because Rizal thought that Brussels was a quieter place and less expensive.
9. It is also another organization formed in Madrid and was headed by a Spaniard Professor Miguel
Morayta.
A. Madrid Spaniards Incorporation
B. Madrid Spanish Association
C. Philippine Spaniards Incorporation
D. Philippine Spanish Association
Rationale : Answer D it was being formed because Filipinos wanted to have direction of the
propaganda movement.

10. Who is the friend of Rizal died in Barcelona Spain on August 19, 1980?
A. Graciano Lopez Jaena
B. Antonio Luna
C. Juan Luna
D. Jose Maria Panganiban
Rationale : Answer D he died for no reason.

11. The title “El FIlibusterismo “means_________.

a. To the Filipino Youth
b. My Last Farewell
c. Touch Me Not
d. The Reign of the Greed
Rationale: Answer letter d, the original English translation of El FIlibusterismo was The Reign of the Greed.
12. When did El FIlibusterismo came off the press?
a. September 18, 1981
b. September 18, 1891
c. September 19, 1981
d. September 19, 1891
Rationale: Answer letter a, although the manuscript was completed on March 29, 1981, Jose Rizal looked for a
printing press with the lowest quotation in Publishing El Filibusterismo which resulted for the book to be published on
September 18, 1981.
13. The book El FIlibusterismo was dedicated to the memory of__________.
a. The Filipino martyrs
b. GOMBURZA
c. The Filipino soldiers
d. The Spanish colonizers
Rationale: Answer letter b, Jose Rizal dedicated the book El Filibusterismo to the three Filipino patriotic priests
GOMBURZA who were accused as “filibustero” and thus executed.
14. The book El FIlibusterismo was said to be the continuation of_________.
a. La Solidaridad
b. Noli Me Tangere
c. Mi Ultimo Adios
d. Makamisa
e. Rationale: Answer letter b, Noli Me Tangere was said to be the continuation El Filibusterismo because it cames
back to life the characters from “Noli” like Basilio, Dona Victorina , Padre Salvi- and builds a background on the
lives of other characters like Kapitan Tiago, Maria Clara and Ibarra.
15. what is the name of Simoun in Rizal’s first novel Noli Me Tangere?
a. Crisostomo Ibarra
b. Quiroga
c. Basilio
d. Maria Clara
e. Rationale: Answer letter a, Simoun was the main protagonist of the novel El FIlibusterismo, also known as
Crisostomo Ibarra on his first novel Noli Me Tangere

16. What is the name of a Spanish journalist who wrote not so good articles about the Filipinos
 a. Quiroga
b. Sandoval
c. Juli
d. Ben Zayb
Rationale: Answer letter d,Ben Zayb was always on the side of the powerful, he took part in the manipulation of
power and he only wrote praises in favor of the Spaniards and wrote silly articles about the Filipinos.
17.He was a pro-Spanish Filipino who holds a high position in the government.
a. Padre Salvi
b. Don Custodio
c. Padre Florentino
d. Padre Fernandez
e. Rationale: Answer letter b, Don Custodio was the Chairman ogf the Superior commission of Primary
instructions and various government posts.

18. “Black Cardinal” was his nickname.

a. Simoun
b. Basilio
c. Juli
d. Makaraig
e. Rationale: Answer letter a, Simoun was called as “Black Cardinal” or “ Cardinal Moreno” because of his social
class with politics- controlling most of Spain’s government officials and friars.

19. Cabesang Tales was also known as?

a. Matanglawin
b. Makisig
c. Makabayan
d. Makatao
Rationale: Answer letter a, Cabesang Tales was known as Matanglawin because his eyes were linked to the eyes
of the “lawin”; whenever he spots, he shoots without missing.
20. After the book El Filibusterismo was published the political leders saw Jose Rizal as__________.
a. Motivator of the youth
b. Great writer
c. Enemy of the state
d. A patriot
Rationale: Answer letter c, El Filibusterismo’s contents was far from Rizal’s first novel NOli Me Tangere, Fili is a
political novel with little humor. It is more revolutionary and more tragic.
21. Jose Rizal lived in Hong Kong for how many years?
a. November 1891 to June 1892
b. November 1891 to July 1892
c. November 1891 to August 1892
d. November 1891 to September 1892
Rationale: Answer is A because he felt that the political differences with Del Pilar and the other Filipinos can cause
disunity, so he took it upon himself to leave.

22. Why did he left Europe?

a. Because the life in Europe became unbearable
b. Because the life in Europe became miserable
c. Because the life in Europe became dreadful
d. Because the life in Europe became unfortunate
Rationale: Answer is A because he was tired of political arena.

23. Jose Rizal informed him that he could no longer write for La Solidaridad.
a. Marcelo H. Del Pilar
b. Graciano López Jaena
c. Mariano Ponce
d. José María Panganiban
Rationale: Answer is A because he was his friend.

24. He was known as the avid supporter and fellow propagandist of Jose Rizal.
a. Jose Ma. Basa.
b. Antonio Luna
 c. Juan Luna
d. Mariano Ponce
Rationale: Answer is A because the middle letter is correct among the choices.

25. This is where he established his residences.

a. No. 5 D’ Aguilar Street and No. 2 Rednaxela Terrace
b. No. 6 E’ Aguilar Street and No. 3 Rednaxela Terrace
c. No. 5 E’ Aguilar Street and No. 2 Rednaxela Terrace
d. No. 6 D’ Aguilar Street and No. 3 Rednaxela Terrace
Rationale: Answer is A because it was offered to them along Bengkoka River in Maradu Bay for 999 years of free
charges.

26. He was the physician who helped Jose Rizal to start his practice in Hong Kong.
a. Dr. Lorenzo P. Marquez
b. Dr. Lorenzo R. Marquez
c. Dr. Lorenzo S. Marquez
d. Dr. Lorenzo T. Marquez
Rationale: Answer is A because the project was formulated by the Governor General Weyler.

27. What is the full name of Jose Rizal’s mother?

a. Teodora Reolanda de Rizal
b. Teodora Reolanda Rizal
c. Teodora de Alonso
d. Teodora Alonso
Rationale: Answer is A because the reactions to the book was varied and Jaena was comparing it to the other.

28. In what date did Jose Rizal left two letters to his Portuguese friend?
a. June 20, 1892
b. June 21, 1892
c. July 20, 1892
d. July 21, 1892
Rationale: Answer is B because Juli preferred to die clean than being molested by Padre Camora if she enters she
convent and do some favor ffor the priest in exchange for the freedom of her brother and father.
29. In the last week of April 1892, where did Rizal stayed?
a. Sandakan, North Borneo
b. Sandacan, North Borneo
c. Sandakan, South Borneo
d. Sandacan, South Borneo
Rationale: Answer is A because Padre Millon has an extensive knowledge on Physics though throughout his career
he has taught Geography.

30. How many acres of land was offered to the Filipinos?

a. 100,000 acres
b. 200,000 acres
c. 300,000 acres
d. 400,000 acres
Rationale: Answer is B, Makaraig because he joined the student’s Association and decided to help start a petition to
establish an Academy for Spanish.