21st Century Literature from the Philippines and the World

Midterm Exam
I. Modified True or False.Instruction: Read and analyse the given statements carefully.. Choose your answer from the options
below.
A. The 1st statement is ONLY CORRECT C. BOTH statements are CORRECT
B. The 2nd statement is ONLY CORRECT D. BOTH statements are INCORRECT
1.A.Literature portrays human experience.
B.The verses were addressed to the eyes rather than the ears during the pre colonial time.
2.A.There are many different creation myths in Philippine mythology, originating from various ethnic groups.
B.Pre colonial literature often breaks traditional writing.
3.A.Non fiction has facts that can be checked and proven.
B.Characters in fiction may be like real people or imaginary.
4.A. Horror may be supernatural or non-supernatural.
B.Fantasy is a non fiction that whose elements are not real.
5.A. A riddle is an example of pre-colonial literature.
B. A riddle is delivered through chanting.
6. A.Myths commonly have the presence of Gods, Goddesses,mythical creatures and deities as its characters.
B.Myths is an example of folktale.
7. A.Biag ni Lam-ang is an example of epic.
B.Biag ni Lam-ang is an epic from Ifugao.
8. A.The literature during the American period was considered as imitative of American model. Instead of asking the students to
write originals, students ended up following the form of American poets.
B. Poets and authors during the American period tried to become more creative and some moved on free writing
making them a modernist poets and authors.
9. A. There are five forms of literature during the Japanese era.
B.Haiku and tanaga are literatures from Japan.
10. A.There are four forms of literature during the Spanish era.
B. Marcelo H. Del Pilar wrote a propaganda literature entitled “ Dasalan at Tocsohan” during the Spanish era.
II.Multiple Choice. Choose the letter of the correct answer.
11.Who among the authors is known to be Rio Alma?
A. Sionil F. Jose B. Amado V. Hernandez C. NVM.Gonzalez D. Virgilio Almario
12.Which of the following is NOT True about the American era in the Philippines?
A. Public schools were established during this era.
B.The use of English alongside Filipino was practiced.
C.The literature during the American period was considered as imitative of American model.
D. Most of the Filipinos embraced and loved the influence of American to our culture as well as literature.
13. Which of the following is TRUE about Nick Joaquin?
A. Known as Quijano de Manila C.Most distinguished Filipino writer in English
B.He was also a journalist. D. Promoted the use of Filipino in writing literatures
14. Who wrote the story “ My Brother’s Peculiar Chicken?”
A. Alejandro Roces B. Francisco Arcellana C. Amador Daguio D. Jose Garcia Villa
15. In the story, “ The Wedding Dance”, why did Awiyao marry another woman?
A. Because he doesn’t like Lumnay anymore. C. Because Madulimay is younger and better than Lumnay.
B.Because his parents want him to marry again. D. Because of their tradition and of his longing for a child.
16. What literary devices pertains to reenactment of the past?
A.foreshadowing B. imagery C. flashback D. Irony
17. What imagery is used in the following lines from Bonsai by Edith Tiempo, “Son’s note or Dad’s one gaudy tie,
A roto picture of a queen,A blue Indian shawl,”?
A. Sight B. Smell C. Touch D. Taste
18. “It’s utter sublimation,A feat, this heart’s control”, what imagery is used in this line?
B. Sight B. Smell C. Hear D. Taste
19. Which of the following is not a theme of Footnote to Youth by Jose Garcia Villa?
A. Decision making B. Love of Youth C. Responsibility D. Friendship
20.Who among the canonical writers wrote the famous “ Isang Dipang Langit?”
A. Sionil F. Jose B. Amado V. Hernandez C. NVM.Gonzalez D. Virgilio Almario
For item 21-30, write the literary device used in the following sentences.
21. Drip—hiss—drip—hiss fall the raindrops / on the oaken log which burns, and steams,
and smokes the ceiling beams.  / Drip—hiss—the rain never stops.__________________________
22.When the stars threw down their spears, / And water'd heaven with their tears,________________ Simile Flasback
23.The moon was a ghostly galleon tossed upon cloudy seas, The road was a Metaphor Litotes
ribbon of moonlight over the purple moor,___________ Foreshadowing
24.Fame is a bee. / It has a song -- / It has a sting --______________ Personification
25.Don’t worry about the Alex / She’s all bark and no bite._________________________ Hyperbole
26. She is not an anti-Christ.________________________________ Onomatopoeia
27. A pipe is going to burst, but before it does, the author writes a scene where the family Alliteration
notices a small dark spot on the ceiling, but ignores it. ______________
Allusion
28. She starved to death while waiting for the food to serve. ___________
29.Her Cinderella love story became popular in town when his boss fell in love with her.____________
30.Fred flew in France last Friday._______________________
I. Analysis .Distinguish the types of irony and conflict used in the given passages.
31-32.A mean old man ate a large meal at a restaurant. The waitress tried to provide him with excellent service, but every time she
brought him a dish, he complained. First he thought that the soup was too cold when it was hot. Then he said that his steak was
dry and chewy, when it was moist and succulent. Then he complained that one of her blonde hairs was in his mashed potatoes, but
the hair was actually grey like his own. She remained patient and continued to try to help him until the end of the meal, when he
left her a quarter for a tip. She replied on his way out, “Thank you for the generous tip, Mister.”
Types of Irony________________________________________________________
33-34.Tom has always liked Lucy, but Lucy has always thought Tom was annoying and unattractive. One day, Lucy comes home
to find an eviction notice on her door. Apparently, her roommate had been spending the rent money that Lucy was giving her on
other things. Lucy only has 24 hours to get all her stuff over to her mom’s house, and Lucy doesn’t even have a car. But Tom has
a truck. So Lucy calls up Tom and asks him how he’s doing. She tells him that she’s always thought he was funny, and that they
should hang out sometime. Tom thinks that Lucy has finally come around is beginning to like him. He also thinks that his jokes
are funny because she is laughing after everything that he says.
Types of Irony________________________________________________________
35-36
When Mr. Goodenwell saw his baby boy Vince for the first time, he swore that he’d do anything to protect the little guy. This was
easy at first. All Vince did was lie in a pillow and drink milk. But soon little Vince grew bigger, and then he started walking. Now
little Vince got into everything. Vince’s curiosity was becoming a serious threat to himself. So Mr. Goodenwell went to the store
and bought $150 worth of equipment to childproof his home. He put covers on the outlets, bumpers on the table corners, and a
sliding lock on the toilet lid. As Mr. Goodenwell was adjusting the covers on the door knobs, Vince pulled the cap off an outlet
and chewed on it. It got lodged in his throat and Vince began to choke. Mr. Goodenwell found him just in time.
Types of Irony________________________________________________________
37. Kirstin was once teased for being heavy, but then she lost a lot of weight. Now Kirstin is very skinny, but there is just one
problem: she still sees an overweight girl when she looks in the mirror. Her friends and family try to convince her of how
beautiful she is, but she doesn't believe them. Worse still, she is continuing to diet. Will Kirstin be able to align her body image
with reality or will she destroy herself?
Types of Conflict___________________________________________
38. . Kiko is a ninja warrior trained by Mountain Master Yoho Mahrati. When Master Mahrati is slain by Shan Bhutan of the
Lotus Clan in the most cowardly of fashions, Kiko lays it all on the line to avenge the death of his master. Will Kiko overcome
Shan Bhutan ?
Types of Conflict___________________________________________
39. After Kylie and her friends run out of gas on a road trip, they find themselves stranded in the middle of the desert with nobody
around for miles. With no phone signal, little water, and the brutal desert sun pounding down on them, Kylie and her friends make
a desperate attempt to find water.
Types of Conflict___________________________________________
40. Jack Juniper is the best fighter pilot in the Air Force. He can take down an enemy jet while doing a barrel roll. One day while
Jack is escorting some friendly pilots to a military base, something that Jack has never seen before attacks the convoy... aliens!
Can Jack outmaneuver the highly skilled alien pilots or is the mission doomed to failure?
Types of Conflict___________________________________________
II. Spider Web: STRICTLY FOLLOW THE INSTRUCTION. Using a spider web, enumerate ten examples of (10) 21 st
century literature that we have studied and put a BRIEF definition of it. Key terms will do. (10 pts.)

38.. Kiko is a ninja warrior trained by Mountain Master Yoho Mahrati. When Master Mahrati is slain by Shan Bhutan of the Lotus
Clan in the most cowardly of fashions, Kiko lays it all on the line to avenge the death of his master. Will Kiko overcome Shan
Bhutan ?
Types of Conflict___________________________________________
39.After Kylie and her friends run out of gas on a road trip, they find themselves stranded in the middle of the desert with nobody
around for miles. With no phone signal, little water, and the brutal desert sun pounding down on them, Kylie and her friends make
a desperate attempt to find water.
Types of Conflict___________________________________________
40.Jack Juniper is the best fighter pilot in the Air Force. He can take down an enemy jet while doing a barrel roll. One day while
Jack is escorting some friendly pilots to a military base, something that Jack has never seen before attacks the convoy... aliens!
Can Jack outmaneuver the highly skilled alien pilots or is the mission doomed to failure?
Types of Conflict___________________________________________
III. Spider Web: STRICTLY FOLLOW THE INSTRUCTION. Using a spider web, enumerate ten examples of (10) 21 st
century literature that we have studied and put a BRIEF definition of it. Key terms will do. (10 pts.)

38.. Kiko is a ninja warrior trained by Mountain Master Yoho Mahrati. When Master Mahrati is slain by Shan Bhutan of the Lotus
Clan in the most cowardly of fashions, Kiko lays it all on the line to avenge the death of his master. Will Kiko overcome Shan
Bhutan ?
Types of Conflict___________________________________________
39.After Kylie and her friends run out of gas on a road trip, they find themselves stranded in the middle of the desert with nobody
around for miles. With no phone signal, little water, and the brutal desert sun pounding down on them, Kylie and her friends make
a desperate attempt to find water.
Types of Conflict___________________________________________
40.Jack Juniper is the best fighter pilot in the Air Force. He can take down an enemy jet while doing a barrel roll. One day while
Jack is escorting some friendly pilots to a military base, something that Jack has never seen before attacks the convoy... aliens!
Can Jack outmaneuver the highly skilled alien pilots or is the mission doomed to failure?
Types of Conflict___________________________________________
IV. Spider Web: STRICTLY FOLLOW THE INSTRUCTION. Using a spider web, enumerate ten examples of (10) 21 st
century literature that we have studied and put a BRIEF definition of it. Key terms will do. (10 pts.)