Universidad de Sta.

Isabel
Naga City
S/y 2016-2017

First Quarter Exam in 21st Century Literature

Name: Yr/Sec: Date: Score:

I. Matching Type: Match the following Literary Texts to its corresponding Authors. Write the letter of
your answer on the blank provided before each number.

Literary Text Authors

1. The Revolution According to Raymundo Mata A. BJ Patino

2. Apo on the Wall B. Daryll Delgado

3. The Safe House C. Gina Apostol

4. Lengua Para Diablo D. Jose Wendell Capili

5. Preludes E. Merlinda Bobis

6. Justice F. R. Zamora Linmark

7. Turban Legend G. Ralph Semino Galan

8. Waiting H Ron Darvin

I. Sandra Nicole Roldan

II. Multiple Choice: Choose the correct answer to the questions. Encircle the letter of your choice. Some
items may have two points and some are half point, so be wise in answering. Avoid erasures, if possible.

1. Who gave Raymundo Mata the book Noli Me Tangere by Jose Rizal?
A. Father Gaspar B. GomBurZa C. Andres Bonifacio D. J. Neil Garcia

2. What is the theme of the excerpt “The Revolution According to Raymundo Mata”?
A. War B. Revolution C. Chaos D. Protest
3. Who is Pepe being mentioned in the poem “Padre Faura Witnesses the Execution of Rizal”?
A. Apolinario Mabini B. Emilio Aguinaldo C. Jose Rizal D. Emilio Jacinto

4. Where is the persona of the poem when he witnessed Rizal’s execution?

A. Roof of the Ateneo Municipal
B. Inside the Quiapo church
C. Outside the Manila Cathedral
D. On top of the City Hall

5. During whose regime “Apo on the Wall” was written?

A. Arroyo’s Regime
B. Estrada’s regime
C. Marcos’ regime
D. Magsaysay’s regime

6. What is the meaning of “safe house”?

A. A place where things are kept
B. A house for the poor
C. A house used as a hiding place
D. House for refugees

7. Who left their house in the story “The Safe House”?

A. Brother B. Sister C. Father D. Mother

8. What is Lengua?
A. A Brazillian cuisine
B. A filipino dessert
C. A dish from a ox’s tongue
D. A Canadian soup

9. What does “Lengua Para Diablo” mean?

A. Ways of an immoral
B. Food for the evil
C. Language of the monsters
D. Tongue for the devil
10. What is the main character in the story “Preludes”?

A. Netty B. Nerida C. Nenita D. Nita

11. In the story “Preludes”, what was being celebrated in the Municipal Hall when a man died
singing?
1
A. Mayor’s oath taking after winning elections
2
. B. Someone’s ninth death anniversary
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C. Foundation Anniversary of the Municipality
1
2 D. Mass wedding sponsored by the Municipality
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In the poem “Justice”, who was the Chief Justice being impeached by the Philippine Senate?

A. Delsa Flores
B.Gloria Arroyo
C. Renato Corona
D.Noynoy Aquino

13. In the story “Turban Legend”, where is the Overseas Filipino Worker from?
A. India
B.South Africa
C. Dubai
D.Iran

14. What is being descibed in these lines take from “ The Revolution According to Raymundo
Mata”?
“It was a bolt--a thunder bolt. A rain of bricks, a lightning zap. A pummeling of mountains, a
heaving, violent storm at sea--a whiplash.” (2 pts.)
A. Natural Calamities
B. Society
C. War
D. Chaos

15. What is meant by these lines taken from “Padre Faura Witnesses the Execution of Rizal”?
“Star:
Still shimmering
Even if millions of miles away,
The star itself
 Is already dead.”
A. Jose Rizal is like a star shining bright
B. The works of Rizal are astounding
C. Rizal is rightful for the National Hero Title
D. Rizal is dead but his victory still prevails

16. What is meant by the title “Apo on the Wall”?

A. Picture of Pres. Ferdinand Marcos hung on the wall
B. Jesus’ portrait hung on the wall
C. A picture of the boy’s grandfather on the wall
D. Painting of Mt. Apo hung on the wall

17. Why is “Apo” compared to ‘scary’ Jesus in the hallway?

A. It is because Apo’s eyes follows him around
B. Because it is dark during that time
C. He remembered his father’s story about ghosts
d. It is because their house is haunted

18. Whose point of view is used in the story “The Safe House”.
A. Mother B. Young girl C. Father D. Aunt

19. In the story “The Safe House”, why do you think the narrator emphasized that he/she locks
the door against visitors?
Because the narrator is scared.
B. Because the narrator don’t want visitors inside their house.
C. Because the narrator wants to be alone.
D. Because the narrator don’t want to die.

20. What does Lengua symbolize? (1/2 pt.)

A. Words B. Tongue C. Language D. Evil

21. What is happening to the girl’s Father in the excerpt “Lengua Para Diablo”? (1/2 pt)
A. He is a disabled old man.
B. He was impaired
C. He was unable to speak
D. He is suffering from diabetes
22. What is meant by this line taken fom the story “Preludes?
“Heat seeped into people’s bones”

A. They have high fever

2
B. Heat experienced because of liquor
3
. C. The people are drinking coffee
2
D. The weather is extremely hot
3
.
What is the meaning of ‘heat’ in the story “Preludes”?

A. Hatred trying to let go of the character’s feelings

2 B. Extreme weather condition being experienced
4
. C. Very high temperature in the town
2 D. Dislike for a situation faced by the character
4
. In the poem “Justice”, what do we mean by the word accoutrements?
A. Oil painting
B. Double edge sword
C.Clothing that is worn
D. Money bills

25. What is the importance of SALN as reflected in the poem “Justice”?

A. It is the declaration of assets
B. Court interpretation
C. A secure political move
D. Move for prosecution

26. From the excerpt “Turban Legend” , what does balikbayan boxes symbolize?
A. Money from other country
B. Shoes, bags and gadgets
C. Hard working filipinos abroad
D. Chocolates and other goods

27. What does airport symbolizes?

A. Coming back home
B. an airplane terminal
C.Foreigners arriving
D. Pasalubong or souvenirs
28. In the excerpt “Lengua Para Diablo”, what does the the line “so he cajoled her with kisses
and promises of a fan, bigger windows, a bigger house…” mean?
A.It means that the husband will buy her these things
B.The wife is complaining about their life
C.The husband was trying to please her wife
D.They are experiencing materalistic love

29. In the poem “Justice”, the line “He has to face the music odf derision” means that the person
being talke about will be what?
A. He will be put into jail
B. He will be set free
C. He will face criticisms
D. He will be singing

30. In the excerpt Turban Legend, why do you think that the x-ray didn’t detect the man inside
the box?
A.He is an engineer so he knows how to drive off x-rays
B.He covered himself with blankets and curatins
C. He went out of the balikbayan box before scanning
D. He sorrounded himself with canned goods in the box

31. Why is tuna and all other Filipino dishes are juxtaposed in the story “Waiting”?
A. To show the inferiority of the Filipinos to the aliens
B. Both are special cuisines coming from their country
C. Tuna is healthier than Filipino foods
D. Filipino dishes are rather tasty than Tuna

32. In the story “Waiting”, is Miguel happy with his living?

A. No because he is poor
B. Yes because he has work
C. No because of his mother
D.Yes because of his stepfather

33. How is “art” being defined in the excerpt “ The Revolution According to Raymundo Mata”?
(2 pts.)
A. Weak, as if drugged
B. Reproach to those who receive it
 C. Products of human craetivity
D. Appreciated whole-heartedly

34. What figure of speech is used in the poem “Padre Faura Witnesses the Execution of Rizal”?
A. Metaphor B. Simile C. Personification D. Synecdoche

35. What would result if a person keeps on drinking liquor on a very hot weather as reflected in
the story “Preludes”? (2pts.)

A. He will pass out

3 B. The person will choke
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. C. He will hallucinate
D. The person might die

36. What do you think is Marcos’ greatest achievement during his regime?

A. Infrastructure development
B. Economy growth
C. Job opportunities
D. Higher salary

37. In the poem “Apo on the wall”, what do you think could have happened next after the boy
got frightened because of ‘Apo’?

A. The boy ran away to his father

B. He prayed faithfully to God
C. He avoided the room from then on
D. His father scolded him while crying

38. As reflected in the text “Lengua Para Diablo”, do you think men in the Philippines lose their
manhood when they lose their jobs?

A. Yes, it is common for Filipino men to be lazy and timid

B. No because it is not a measuremnt of their capabilities
C. Yes, Filipino men are full of pride and ego
D. No, actually they are willing to do all for their family

39. What choice did the Father in the text “Lengua Para Diablo” chose to give a better life for his
family?
 A. He sold his tongue to the devil
B. He donated blood in the bloodbank
C. He sold one of his kidneys
D. He worked harder and harder

40. What will be the effect to a country if corruption continue to happen?

A. There will be chaos

B. A war will take place
C. No more job openings
D. The country will be poorer

41. What would result if justice is served to all equally?

A. There will be peace within the country

B. Government will recieve the people’s trust
C. A sense of satisfaction will take place
D. All people will be learning about justice

42. Why do many Filipinos work abroad?

A. For them to be rich

B. To brag about it
C. Because of poverty
D.Just for vacation

43. As reflected in the story turban legend, do all Filipinos abroad experience good life?

A. Yes. Because they earn more money

B. Yes because they have businesses
C. No becuse they become sick
D. No because they suffer homesickness

44. What was the lesson of the story “Waiting”?

A. Being able to solve problems with the help of family members

B. Close family ties should be maintained even one family member is away
C. Never surrender in all the challenges that life may bring
D. Do not trust all the friends you talk to because some might betray you
45. Why is reading literature significant in the society?
A. It provides learning to the communities that they can use in their lives
B. It reflects the current situation happening around the place
C. It inspires people to have positive thoughts and do good things
D. It is a mirror of things that happens or have happened within a society

46. What is the theme of the poem “Padre Faura Witnesses the Execution of Rizal”?
A. Justice B. Survival C. Death of a D. Revolution
hero

47. Why do you think Pepe asked the persona about purgatory?
A. Because he is curious about it
B. Pepe knows that he will be executed
C. He heard it from a friend of his
D. A book he have read talked about it

48. What is the theme of the poem “Apo on the Wall”?

A. Cruelty B. War C. Greediness D. Dishonesty

49. What is the theme of the story “Preludes”?

A. Infidelity and how it affects the family.

B. Cowardice and how it affects friendship.
C. Fearfulness and how it affects oneself.
D. Selfishness and how it affects trust.

50. How do you think the man died in the story “Preludes”?

A. He was killed by the Mayor in the Hall

B. He died because of the poisonous dried purple leaves
C. He was shot by a gun because of his singing
D. He died because of his intense singing

51. Does impeachment has something to do with good governance?

 A.Yes, because it discourages corruption in politics
B.No, because impeachment is a bad thing to do
C.Yes, to ensure public officials will not accept bribes
D. No, because it is a simple way to accuse politicians

52. How is Noli Me Tangere related to the revolution according to Raymundo Mata?

A.Because Jose Rizal is an ilustrado who fought the Spaniards in a peaceful way
B.Because Apolinario Mabini served as the “Brain of the Katipuneros”
C.Because Raymundo Mata was a classmate of Jose Rizal in Ateneo
D.Because they always mention how Andres Bonifacio was inspired to revolution.

53. Whose point of view is used in the poem “Apo on the Wall”?

A.Boy
B.Father
C.Grandfather
D.Brother

54. What is the function of Symbolism in poems?

A.To convey deeper meanings

B. For aesthetic purposes
C. For effective writing
D. To lengthen the poem

55. How is the act of reading considered as a historic act?

A. Because it is already done by our ancestors
B. The literary works are integral to its moral, social, and political meaning.
C. It is popular during the time of the olden Filipino citizens
D. It is a degree of educational attainment during the Spanish time

III. Modified True or False: Write True if the statement is correct. If not, underline the word or phrase
in the statement which makes it wrong and change it by writing the correct word or phrase on the blanks
provided before each number. (2 points each)

1. According to the National Commission for Culture and the Sports, there has been
no official proclamation of any historical figure as our national hero.
 2. “Lengua Para Diablo” is an excerpt from “Midsummer Nights” by Merlinda Bobis.
3. In the excerpt “Turban Legend”, philosophers use durable cardboard boxes as
materials for their Filipino-flavored jokes.
4. In the poem Cronulla Beach, more than 5,000 white Australlians desended on the
sands attacking anybody who looked Middle-eastern or Asian.
5. Cronulla beach is in south Carolina.

IV. ESSAY
Answer the following questions respectively. Be guided with the criteria given for the three questions.
Criteria:
Content-60%
Organization of ideas-20%
Grammar, Spelling, Punctuations-20%

1. If you were in the place of the young girl in the text “The Safe House”, what would you feel? What
would you do? Explain and be able to give lessons you learned from the story which you can apply
in modern world. (10 points)
2. What do you think are the effects to the families especially the children that were left in the
Philippines by their OFW parents to work abroad? Be able to explain the positive and negative sides
of the situation. (10 points)
3. What do you think will happen if Racism continuously exists in the society? Explain briefly. (5
points)

Good luck!