21st CENTURY LITERATURE FROM THE PHILIPPINES AND THE WORLD

SUMMATIVE TEST

1. During the Spanish Colonial Period, the following characteristics were observed in literature,
except
A. The plays usually depicted Christianity.
B. The native literature continued.
C. The literatures were inclined to Christianity.
D. The religious instructional materials were all written in Spanish.

2.The tales about aswang are timeless and circulate even until this generation. This folk
narrative is considered as ________________.
A. folktale B. Legend C. Myth D. epic
3. The story “Si Bao kag si Amo” features the turtle and the monkey as the main characters of
the story. This is an example of
A. legend B. myth C. Fable D. folktale

4. Which of the following are the characteristics of the Philippine literature in pre-colonial
period?
I. Written in leaves and other indigenous materials.
II. Depicts people’s livelihood, customs and traditions.
III. Passed down to every generation by word of mouth.
IV. Includes chants, proverbs, songs and folk narratives.

A. I, II, III B. III, IV C. I, II, III, IV D. II, III, IV

5. The literary pieces of the middle-class writers brought European ideals of liberty which gave
rise to Filipino nationalism. This happened during __________________ period.
A. Pre-colonial B. Spanish C. American D. Japanese

6. These are stories explaining origins handed down from the past and passed through
different generations.
A. Legends B. Myth C. Fable D. Epic

7. These are stories intended to teach human values which animals used as characters
attributing human characters.
A. Legends B. Myth C. Fable D. Epic

8-12 Identify the following period where the following events or literary achievements were
accomplished. Choose your answers below.

A. Pre-colonial Period C. American Colonial Period

B. Spanish Colonial Period D. Japanese Colonial Period

8. This period is when the Philippines was free from all colonization, it is overflowing with
authentic and abundant oral literature.
9. A period where literary pieces pointed to Catholic faith reflecting the society, culture, and
tradition.
10. Writers during this period has become more efficient of his art and skills.
11. Forms of literature that exist are fables, proverbs, riddles, tales and folksongs.
12. The friars as church head authorities have spread the doctrines of the church trying to
relate them to native.
13. It is a narrative poem about the life of Jesus Christ, beginning from his birth and up to his death.
A. Cenaculo B. Moro – moro C. Pasyon D. Corrido

14. It is the dramatic reenactment of St. Helena’s search for the Holy Cross.
A. Duplo B. Carillo C. Tibag D. Zarzuela

15. What particular thought is evident in the lines “Sugot takën nga mangin baboy kon ang tangkal
ko mga bëtkën mo.”

A. Regret because of inability to accept flaws C. Acceptance as long as loved

B. Sadness because of too much bullying D. Happiness as long as supported

16. He wrote “ABNKKBSNPLAKO (2001) , a web developer and contemporary novelist from Quezon
City, known for his conversational writing technique which creates a comical and reflective descriptions
of Philippine life.

A. Cirilo Bautista B. Roberto Ong C. Peter Solis Nery D. John Eremil Teodoro

17. He was known as the “Father of Contemporary West Visayan literature,” an Ilonggo
multilingual writer, multi-awarded novelist, playwright, and poet whose works became a Palanca
Hall of Fame in 2001
A. Peter Solis Nery B. John Eremil Teodoro C. Leoncio Deriada D. Roberto Ong

Juan Gathers Guavas

(A Tagalog Folktale)

One day several neighbors came to Juan’s home to visit. His father wanted to give the guests
something to eat, so he sent Juan to get some ripe guavas for them.

Full of mischief, Juan decided to play a joke on his father’s guests. He went to get the guavas
and ate all of them while thinking of a good joke. Then he saw a wasp’s nest hung nearby.
With some difficulty he managed to take it down and put it into a tight basket. He hastened
home and gave the basket to his father. Quickly he left the room where the guests were and
closed the door and fastened it.

As soon as Juan’s father opened the basket, the wasps flew over the room. With the door
locked, the people fought to get out of the windows. After a while Juan opened the door.
When he saw the swollen faces of the people, he cried.

“What fine, rich guavas you must have had! They have made you all so fat!”

18. What is likely the purpose of the story?

A. to teach a lesson D. to educate the readers about
B. to amuse its listeners society
C. to give emphasis on a virtue

19. The word “some” in the second paragraph refers to the

A. neighbors B. guests C. children D. guava
20. What meaning can be derived from the folktale above?
A. In everything that you do, there will always be consequences.
B. If you work hard, you will become successful.
 C. Only the truth can set one free.
D. Sometimes, one needs some time to reflect.

21-30 Enumerate notable authors from Western Visayas and their work.
AUTHOR WORK/S
21. 26.
22. 27.
23. 28
24. 29
25. 30.

GOD BLESS !