Republic of the Philippines

Department of Education
Region VI-Western Visayas
DIVISION OF AKLAN
District of Malinao

MALINAO SCHOOL FOR PHILIPPINE CRAFTSMEN

Malinao, Aklan

THIRD QUARTER EXAMINATION

21st CENTURY LITERATURE FROM THE PHILIPPINES AND THE WORLD

SURNAME: ___________________ FIRST NAME: ________________________________________ M.I. ______

Section : ___________________________ Subject Teacher: Mr. Edsel R. Alapag Date: January 11-12, 2018

General Direction: Read each item carefully. Write the letter of the correct or best answer on the line. ERASURE IS NOT
ALLOWED.

I. MULTIPLE CHOICE
_____1. Which of the following refers to the creative, imaginative and enduring expression of significant human
experience in words well-chosen and arranged?
A. Literature B. Experience C. Culture D. Emotion
_____2. Early Filipinos had a system of writing. The most historically popular of which is an alphabet which was once
widely used and is commonly called alibata but is better termed as _______.
A. Sipol B. Orik C. Baybayin D. Lilok
_____3. Which of the following KARUNUNGANG BAYAN are pieces of wisdom based from the experiences of the old
aiming to give advices on good manners and right conduct of youngsters? E.g. Habang maliit ang kumo,
matuto kang mamaluktot.”
A. Salawikain B. Sawikain C. Kawikaan D. Kasabihan
_____4. When the printing press was introduced by the Dominicans, the first book was ever published in the Philippines.
What do you call to this book of prayers and Christian doctrines?
A. Doctrina Cristiana B. Verdadero Decalogo C. Filipino Catalogo D. Ninay
_____5. This is a religious drama presented in May which shows devotion to the holy cross. The story revolves around
the search of St. Helena for the cross on which Christ died.
A. Zarsuela B. Carillo C. Cenakulo D. Tibag
_____6. Which of the following statements best defines literature?
A. It is a body of work, either written, oral, or visual; containing imaginative language that realistically portrays
human thought, emotion, and experiences.
B. It is anything that is printed, as long as it is related to the ideas and feelings of people.
C. It is the expression of human thoughts, feelings and experiences in written, oral, or visual forms which stand
the test of time because of its universality.
D. It is a product of a particular culture that concretizes man’s array of values, emotions, actions, and ideas.
_____7. Jose Rizal’s two novels, Noli Me Tangere and El Filibusterismo, are still being read and studied because both
have themes which are relevant then and now. What literary standard is this?
A. Artistry B. Permanence C. Universality D. Suggestiveness
_____8. Footnote to Youth by Jose Garcia Villa is a wakeup call to our youth for them not to make hasty or impulsive
decisions at the stage of their lives.
A. Suggestiveness B. Universality C. Artistry D. Spiritual Value
_____9. There are great literary works which move readers deeply and stir feelings beyond ordinary experience. Which
of the following standard does this refer to?
A. Suggestiveness B. Universality C. Artistry D. Spiritual Value
_____10. Works of Nick Joaquin and Cirilo Bautista such as Summer Solstice and Resurrection, respectively, are well
crafted since they make people realize truths about life and human nature. These characterize which literary
standard?
A. Style B. Spiritual Value C. Intellectual Value D. Suggestiveness
_____11. Which of the following forms of pre-colonial literature describes a practical observation and philosophy of
everyday life that are written usually in rhyming scheme?
A. Riddle B. Tibag C. Proverb D. Folksong
_____12. Who is the goddess of the eastern sky, also known as ”The Unmarried One” ?
A. Alunsina B. Paubari C. Halawod D. Bungot-Banwa
_____13. What do you call the stories of origin for places, their names, and their creation?
A. Folksongs B. Tales C. Epics D. Riddles
_____14. In the Hinilawod epic, for Labaw Donggon to complete his trip, he needed to use the biday nga inagta.
What is this?
A. Wings B. Magic carpet C. Black Boat D. Strength
_____15. Which of the following forms of Spanish colonial literature reenacts St. Helen’s search for the Holy Cross?
A. Duplo B. Zarzuela C. Corrido D. Tibag
_____16. All of the following are forms of Spanish colonial literature, EXCEPT?
A. Moro-moro B. Carillo C. Epics D. Pasyon
_____17. What was the focus of literature in Spanish era?
A. Observation about natural phenomena C. Description of origins of things, places
B. Expressions of ancestors’ experiences in life D. Spreading of Catholic faith
_____18. Where did the gods and goddesses live in the epic, Hinilawod?
A. Mt. Olympus B. Mt. Madya-as C. Mt. Makiling D. Mt. Arayat
_____19. Which of the following characters is described as the giant guard of a ridge who has a hundred arms?
A. Malitong Yawa Sinagmaling Diwata C. Maklium-sa-t'wan
B. Sikay Padalogdog D. Alunsina
_____20. Who is the young bride of Saragnayan, the lord of darkness?
A. Malitong Yawa Sinagmaling Diwata C. Maklium-sa-t'wan
B. Sikay Padalogdog D. Alunsina

II. IDENTIFICATION
Choose the suitable Filipino proverb/ saying from the list based on the following meanings.
a. Ang sakit ng kalingkingan ramdam ng buong katawan.
b. Kahit saang gubat ay mayroong ahas.
c. Ang anak na di paluhain, ina ang patatangisin.
d. Ang taong walang kibo, nasa loob ang kulo.
e. Aanhin pa ang damo kung patay na ang kabayo.
f. Ang ilog kung mababaw ay maingay, ngunit kung malalim ay tahimik.
g. Kaya matibay ang walis palibhasa’y nabibigkis.
h. Ano man ang iyong sasabihin ay makapito mong iisipin.
i. Ang kasipagan ay kapatid ng tagumpay.
j. Lumilipas ang kagandahan , ngunit hindi ang kabutihan.

_____1. People who talk a lot usually know nothing.

_____2. People who do not talk much are often hiding something inside.
_____3. There will always be traitors/ bad people wherever you go.
_____4. What affects a member of a group affects everyone.
_____5. Parents who spoiled their children will suffer the consequences in the end.
_____6. Acts of kindness are useless if the opportunity to do something for someone has already passed.
_____7. When a group works as one, they can achieve success.
_____8. Character is forever, beauty is temporary.
_____9. When people work hard for something they are assured of success.
_____10. When we talk about something, it is best to think about it many times for once we said it, it cannot be
taken back.

III. READING COMPREHENSION

An Excerpt from May Day Eve by Nick Joaquin

As Don Badoy Montiya comes home to his old home at Intramuros, Manila late at night he finds his grandson
chanting an old spell in front of a mirror, memories of his youth came back. He recalled how he fell in love with
Agueda, a young woman who resisted his advances. Agueda learned that she would be able to know her future
husband by reciting an incantation in front of a mirror. As she recited the words: “Mirror, mirror, show to me him
whose woman I will be,” Agueda saw Badoy. Badoy and Agueda got married. However, Don Badoy learned from
his grandson that he was described by Doña Agueda (through their daughter) as a "devil". In return, Don Badoy
told his grandson that every time he looks at the mirror, he only sees a "witch" (Agueda). Don Badoy ponders on
love that had dissipated. The truth was revealed, Badoy and Agueda had a “bitter marriage”, which began in the
past, during one evening in the month of May in 1847. The tragedy of the story is Badoy’s heart forgot how he
loved Agueda in the past. They were not able to mend their broken marriage because their love was a “raging
passion and nothing more.”

_____1. Who were the two characters being bound by the superstitious belief about mirrors on a May Day Eve?
A. Voltaire and Elena C. Badoy and Agueda
B. Alfredo and Esperanza D. Badoy and Anastacia
_____2. What will happen if someone sees herself (female) in a mirror during a May Day Eve according to the
superstition?
A. She will see the face of her future husband. C. Her dreams will come true.
B. He will see the face of his future wife. D. She can be the most beautiful woman ever.
_____3. As analyzed on the selection, who was the devil in Agueda’s life?
A. Voltaire B. Anastacia C. Badoy D. Alfonso
_____4. Based on the story, how many generations do the story have?
A. two B. three C. four D. five
_____5. Do you think Badoy and Agueda really love each other? Why?
A. Yes, because in the end Badoy realized and regretted that they could love each other more if he didn’t become a devil/witch in their lives.
B. Yes, because they are really destined for each other and that is the greatest magic of all.
C. No, because they only believed in superstitious belief which is not really true.
D. No, because they are only physically attracted and they are not that close before getting married.
 An excerpt from Why Women Wash the Dishes by Filomena N. Colendrino
In the town of Santa Rosa there once lived a couple named Hugo and Imelda. Every mealtime they quarreled
over the chore of washing the dishes. Imelda would scold Hugo if he refused to wash the dishes. Sometimes she
would become angry and call him names, and if he talked back she would get coconut midrib broom and chase
him with it. He would run to the house of his compadre and hide there till his wife’s anger had passed. The neighbors
familiarly called Imelda, Ka Maldang and Hugo, Ka Ugong. One day just as they were finishing their lunch, Ka
Ugong announced: “I’m not going to wash the dishes anymore.” He threw out his chest and lifted his chin. “Who
says so?” asked Ka Maldang, holding up her chin, higher than his. “I say so; I worked so hard in the field this morning.
I’m not going to wash any dish.” Ka Maldang stood up and with her arms akimbo, she glared down at Ka Ugong
across the table. She was at Ka Ugong across the table. She was a Big woman. Her arms were stout. Her voice was
also big. “And who, Mister Hugo, is going to wash these dishes?” she asked. Ka Ugong’s chest sank again. His chin
also went down. He held on the edge of the table nervously. “You!” he said in a much lower tone. “You are the
woman. You should do all the housework.

_____6. What is the setting of the story?

A. every mealtime, in Sta. Rosa C. every morning, in Sta. Rosa
B. every lunchtime, in Sta. Rosa D. every day, in Sta. Mesa
_____7. Which of the following is the appropriate characterization for the couple?
A. Ka Ugong is hardheaded while Ka Maldang is soft spoken.
B. Ka Maldang is brave while Ka Ugong is much braver.
C. Ka Ugong has a weaker personality than his strong wife.
D. Ka Maldang is a small woman while Ka Ugong is very tall.
_____8. Based on the situation above, what are they arguing for?
A. They are arguing whether who will do the laundry chores.
B. They are arguing on who will cook their meal every day.
C. They are arguing on who will clean the house.
D. They are arguing on who will wash the dishes.
_____9. Ka Maldang’s arms were stout and she is a big woman. Contextually, what do you mean by the underlined
word?
A. long B. short C. huge D. muscular
_____10. Based on the story, why do you think women wash the dishes?
A. Men were always lazy and they are doing other chores.
B. Ka Ugong won in the bet because Ka Maldang talked first.
C. Women are industrious enough to wash the dishes.
D. Ka Ugong met an accident so he cannot do household chores

IV. ESSAY
Choose and answer only two questions among the given questions in brief and concise. But, you are obliged to
answer question number one. (5 points each)

1. What is literature?
2. Differentiate the focus of Pre-colonial literature from Spanish Literature.
3. Differentiate between prose and poetry in terms of: forms, language, appeal, and aims.
4. Which era (Pre-colonial and Spanish Colonial) do you think has been able to exert its influence the most in
contemporary Philippine society? Why?
5. As a student, why do you need to study Philippine Literature?