POST-TEST: RIZAL (ENDTERMS)

Name:
QUIZ: MODIFIED TRUE OR FALSE:
DIRECTIONS: You are given here pairs of sentences. You are asked to write the letter of your
choice before each number following the code listed below. ANSWERS SHOULD BE IN
CAPITAL LETTERS ONLY!
CODE: A if only the first statement is true.
B if only the second statement is true.
C if both statements are true.
D if both statements are false.
1) The Kidlat Club is a revolutionary movement which is social in nature. It was founded by Rizal
to bring together young Filipinos in the French capital so that they could enjoy their sojourn in
the city during the duration of the Universal Exposition.
2) Rizal and the members of the Kidlat Club were amazed to see the Buffalo Bull show which
featured the American Civil Heroes. Rizal told his friends to be proud of the name Indio and
make their country revise their conception of the term.
3) The Indios Bravos (brave Indians) replaced the ephemeral Kidlat Club. Members pledged to
excel in intellectual and physical prowess in order to win the admiration of the foreigners,
particularly the Spaniards.
4) Rizal was inspired by a famous book entitled Max Havelaar written by Multatuli. This book
explained the successful entrepreneurship of the Malay inhabitants of the Netherlands East
Indies.
5) The letters R.D.L.M. are believed to be the initials of the societys secret name Recuerdos de
los Masaya. The aim of the secret society, as stated by Rizal was the propagation of all useful
knowledge scientific, artistic, literary, etc. in the Phil.
6) Blumentritt applauded Rizal for two things which revealed Rizals accuracy in history. Rizal
commits the error of many historians in appraising the events of the past in the light of
present standards.
7) Rizal dedicated his new edition of Morga to Leonor Rivera so that she would know of her
glorious past. Rizal proved that the Filipinos were already under-civilized before the advent of
Spain.
8) Rizal made a critical study of the causes why his people work hard during the Spanish regime.
The Spanish conquest of the country brought about a decline in economic activities because
the Filipinos had abandoned their pre-Spanish industries and worked less than their ancestors.
9) A rich Filipino resident in Paris, Mr. Mariano Cunanan, from Mexico, Pampanga, promised to
help Rizal raise P40,000 as initial capital for the college. This project of Rizal to establish a
modern college in Hong Kong did materialize.
10)
Por Telefono is a satirical pamphlet under the authorship of Dimas Alang which ridicules
Fr. Font. Rizal predicted much ahead of his times that people could carry on overseas
telephonic conversations --- 12 years after the publication of Rizals Por Telefono.
11)
Rizal made a new orthography of the Tagalog Language. The tagalong letters c and o
should be used instead of the Spanish k and w.
12)
Rizal criticizes Filipinos in Madrid for Gambling. The gambling Filipinos in Madrid were sorry
when they learned of Rizals moralizing.
13)
In the face of the sufferings which afflicted his family, Rizal planned to go home. Rizal
ignored the dire warning of his friends to return to the Philippines.
14)
Something happened that suddenly made him continue his plan to go home. It was a letter
from Paciano which related that they won the case against the Dominicans in Manila.
15)
Rizal wrote to del Pilar retaining the latters services as lawyer. Jose informed del Pilar that
he was going to Madrid to supervise the handling of his familys case.
16)
Upon arrival in Madrid, Rizal sought the help of the Filipino colony, The Associacion
Hispano-Filipina, and Liberal Spanish Newspapers in securing justice for the oppressed
Calamba tenants and his family. Jose called on the Minister of Colonies (Seor Fabie) in order
to protest the injustices committed by Gov.- Gen. Valeriano Weyler and the Dominicans against
the Calamba Folks and nothing happened.
17)
El Resumen (Spanish Newspaper) mocked the Filipino cause. The newspaper said: To cover
the ears, open the purse, and fold the arms this is the Spanish colonial policy.
18)
Rizal sought the aid of the liberal Spanish statesmen. Jose was grateful the statesmen
gave appropriate solution to his problems.
19)
Blumentritt discouraged Jose to see Queen Regent Maria Cristina. Jose does have powerful
friends to see the queen.
20)
Because of jealousy and the effects of alcohol, Luna uttered certain sweet remarks about
Nellie. Angered by the slanderous remarks, Luna challenged Jose to a duel.
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21)
Luna, as the challenged party, had the choice of weapons. Logically, he would have to
choose the sword; in which case, Rizals life would be in jeopardy.
22)
Wenceslao Retana used to attack the Filipinos, including Rizal in various newspapers in
Madrid. Retana apologized in the newspapers for he believed that discretion is better part of
valor, and, more so, to save his skin.
23)
Unfortunately, Rizals idealism was not shared by others who loved wine, women, and
cards. They resented Joses interference in their private lives.
24)
Filipinos decided that a leader called Responsable be voted. Del Pilar agreed to the
proposition that the periodical be placed under the control of the Responsable on the ground
that it was a private enterprise.
25)
Simultaneous with his retirement from the Propaganda Movement, Rizal continued writing
articles for La Solidaridad. Del Pilar himself realized the need for Rizals collaboration in both
the Propaganda Movement and in the La Solidaridad newspaper.
26)
Rizal pawned his jewels in order to pay the down payment and the early partial payments
during the printing of the El Fili. Valentin Ventura in Paris learned of Rizals predicament and
immediately sent him the necessary funds.
27)
El Filibusterismo is a sequel to the Noli Me Tangere, it has a lot of humor, lot of idealism,
and romance than the Noli Me Tangere. El Filibusterismo is less revolutionary, less tragic than
the first novel.
28)
Simoun is a powerful figure not only because he is a rich jeweler, but also because he is an
enemy of the governor-general. He fled to Cuba where he became rich and befriended many
Spanish officials.
29)
Simoun is secretly cherishing a terrible revenge against the Spanish authorities. By using
his wealth and his political influence, he encourages corruption in the government.
30)
Only Simoun and his confidential associate, Crispin, know that when the wick of his lamp
burns lower the nitroglycerine, it will explode, destroying the house where the wedding feast is
going to be held. This will kill all the guests, including the governor general, the friars, and the
government officials.
31)
Basilio warns Isagani to go away because the lighted lamp will soon explode. Isagani
realizes that his father is in danger that is why in order to save his life, he rushes into the
house, seizes the lighted lamp, and hurls into the river, where it explodes.
32)
The arrest made by the Guardia Civil was eluded by Simoun. He returned to Cuba and
confessed to Padre Florentino, revealing his true identity, his dastardly plan to use his wealth
to avenge himself, and his sinister aim to destroy his friends and enemies.
33)
In the face of the bleak outlook of the Calamba folks under Governor Valeriano Weylers
good governance, Rizal conceived the establishment of a Filipino colony in North Borneo. He
planned to move the landless Filipino families to that rich Spanish-owned island and carve out
its virgin wildness a New Calamba.
34)
The British authorities of Borneo were willing to give the Filipino colonists 100, 000 acres of
land, a beautiful harbor, and a good government for 999 years, under land rental for a very
cheap price. Hidalgo (Rizals brother in law) agreed to the colonization project.
35)
Eulogio Despujol, the new governor and replaced Weyler, initially announced to the Filipino
people a fine program of government. Despujol did give Rizal the courtesy of a reply in his
letters.
36)
Despujol notified the Spanish consul general in Hong Kong to tell Rizal that he could not
approve the Filipino immigration to Borneo. Despujol asserted that the Philippines lacked
laborers and it was not very patriotic to go off and cultivate foreign soil.
37)
Rizal wrote A Visit to Victoria Gaol which is an account of his visit to the colonial prison in
Hong Kong. In this article he contrasted the cruel Spanish prison system with the modern and
more humane British prison system.
38)
Letes attack, which was printed in La Solidaridad, portrayed Rizal as cowardly, egoistic,
opportunistic a patriot in words only. Rizal protested to del Pilar on why did he even allow
Lete to have such an article.
39)
The first last letter of Rizal in Hong Kong was addressed to Filipinos. He stated how he
realized how much suffering he has caused them yet Jose does not regret what he has done in
pursuit of his duty.
40)
The second last letter of Rizal in Hong Kong was addressed to his parents and friends. He
stated that he prefer death and cheerfully shall relinquish life to free so many innocent
persons from such unjust persecution.
41)
A secret case was filed in Manila against Rizal and his followers for anti-religious and antipatriotic agitation. The deceitful Despujol ordered his secretary, Luis de la Torre, to find out if
Rizal was naturalized as a Spanish citizen, as was rumored, so that he might take proper
action against one who had the protection of a strong nation.
42)
Rizal explained the objectives of the Liga Filipina, a civic league of Filipinos, at the home of
the Chinese- Filipino, Doroteo Ongjunco. Faith in reason is the very motto of the La Liga.
43)
During an interview with the governor-general Despujol, Despujol suddenly showed Jose
some printed leaflets which were allegedly found in Joses pillow cases. The leaflets were part

of the El Filibusterismo stating a satire against the rich Dominican friars who amassed fabulous
riches contrary to their monastic vow of poverty.
44)
Rizal denied having those leaflets, which had been thoroughly searched upon their arrival
from Hong Kong by the custom authorities who found nothing. Despite his denial and insistent
demand for investigation in accordance with the due process of law, he was placed under
arrest and escorted to Fort Santiago.
45)
Dapitan, is a remote town in Calamba which was under the missionary jurisdiction of the
Jesuits. He lived in the house of the commandant; Captain Carnicero, who later became a
friend of Rizal.
46)
The Lottery Ticket No. 9736 jointly owned by Captain Carnicero, Rizal and Francisco Eqiulor
(Spanish resident of Dipolog) won the first prize of P20,000 in a Manila lottery. Jose invested
well by purchasing books and medicinal instruments for his town.
47)
Father Pastells sent Rizal a book by Sarda, with advice that Rizal should desist from his
foolishness in viewing religion from the prism of individual judgment and self-esteem. Rizal
revealed his pro-catholic ideas which he had acquired in Europe and embitterment at his
persecution by the bad friars.
48)
Lardet stated that if Rizal was a truthful man, he would have told me that the lumber not
included in the account were bad.When Jose read Lardets letter, he flared up in anger,
regarding the Frenchmans unsavory comment as an affront to his integrity.
49)
Pablo Mercado posed as a friar, secretly visited Rizal at his house. This strange visitor
offered his services as a confidential courier of Rizals letter and writings for the patriots in
Manila which might incriminate him in the revolutionary movement.
50)
Rizal held the title of expert surveyor which he obtained from UST. He applied his
knowledge of engineering by constructing a system of waterworks in order to furnish clean
water to the townpeople.
FOR NUMBERS 51-80, REFER TO THE FOLLOWING CODES:
A if the statement is true.
B if the statement is false.
51)
Rizal established a school; he applied the same system of education that he learned in
Europe in his school.
52)
Rizal introduced modern methods of agriculture in Dapitan which he had observed in
Calamba.
53)
Rizal wanted to establish a new Calamba in Dapitan.
54)
In partnership with Ramon Carreon, a Dapitan Merchant, he made profitable business
ventures in fishing, copra, and hemp industries, and lime manufacturing.
55)
The most profitable business of Rizal was in fishing industry.
56)
To break the Chinese monopoly on business in Dapitan, Rizal hired local employees in his
businesses and wrote persuading features on his products.
57)
The mother of Josephine Bracken died in childbirth and she was adopted by George Taufer,
who later became deaf.
58)
Fr. Obach, the priest of Dapitan, agreed to marry Rizal and Josephine.
59)
Mr. Taufer was surprised that Josephine will be married to Jose and he welcomed such
unavoidable event.
60)
Josephine and Jose had a baby, but it died because Josephine accidentally fell on the floor.
61)
Rizal commended the information brought by Dr. Pio Valenzuela in Dapitan and Jose would
want to join the plans that were revealed by Dr. Valenzuela to Jose.
62)
Months before the Katipunan contacted Jose, Rizal had offered his services as military
doctor in Cuba, which was then in the throes of a revolution and a raging yellow fever
epidemic.
63)
It was Blumentritt who told him of the deplorable health situation in war-ridden Cuba and
advised him to volunteer as army physician there.
64)
Rizal was transferred to another cruiser by the order of Ramon Blanco when he missed the
first steamer bounded for Spain.
65)
The tumult produced by the discovery of the Katipunan plot was pacified by the Cry of
Balintawak.
66)
Rizal received from Governor General Blanco 2 letters of introduction for the Minister of War
and the Minister of Colonies, with a covering letter which absolved him from all blame for the
raging revolution.
67)
While Rizal was bounded to Spain, a passenger boarded on the same steamer advised Rizal
to stay too in Singapore and take advantage of the protection of the British Law.
68)
Without Joses knowledge, Gov. Gen. Blanco was secretly conspiring with the Ministers of
War and the Colonies for his destruction.
69)
When Rizal arrived in Barcelona, he was treated not a prisoner, but a guest detained on
board.

70)
In Barcelona, Jose had an interview with Gov. Gen. Blanco and had him shipped back in
Manila.
71)
From Barcelona, Rizals steamer arrived in Singapore. Atty. Fort instituted proceedings at
the Supreme Court of Spain for the removal of Rizal from the steamer by means of a right to
self incrimination.
72)
When Spanish authorities were fishing for evidence in Manila against Rizal, they summoned
suspects for cross examination and voluntary interview.
73)
The only right given to Rizal by the Spanish authorities was to choose his defense counsel.
74)
As the accused, Rizal raised no objection on the jurisdiction of the court, but pleaded not
guilty to the crime of rebellion.
75)
Rizal waived the right to amend or make further statements already made, except that he
had taken no part in politics since his exile to Dapitan.
76)
The withdrawal of Blanco from the gubernatorial office sealed Rizals fate, for he was more
humane in character than the ruthless Polavieja.
77)
Rizal wrote a manifesto to his people appealing to them to examine the necessary
shedding of blood and to achieve their liberties by means of uprising.
78)
Rizal was given the right to face the witnesses against him in open court.
79)
Gov. Gen. Ramon Blanco approved the decision of the court-martial and ordered Rizal to be
shot at 7am of December 30 at Bagumbayan Field.
80)
During Rizals last hours, he renounced his Masonic beliefs and submitted to the original
beliefs of religion and Catholicism.