Synthesis_Intellectual Life of Rizal

In his early life, Rizal was a voracious reader. His _______________ was a strong influence upon his education and helped developed his early interest in poetry, music and European literature. 

• Sister

• Brother

• Mother

• Father

Rizal’s inspiration in the character of Maria Clara in Noli Me Tangere. 

• Segunda Katigbak

• Leonor Rivera

• Teodora Alonzo

• Josephine Bracken

Rizal gained inspiration from the _______________________ that is not impossible to conquer insurmountable odds and be a martyr in reality but never in illusion. 

Rizal also contemplated to enroll as a student of _______________ in the famous University on Heidelberg, but his brother Paciano was not in favor of it. 

• Medicine

• Philosophy

• Letters and Arts

• Law

TRUE or FALSE

Rizal transferred to Universidad Central de Madrid and took medicine after experiencing discrimination in University of Sto. Tomas. 

What was the significance of Rizal joining a Masonic order? 

• It was an act that helped Rizal established La Liga Filipina 

• It was an act that helped Rizal’s political reputation. 

• It was an act that helped Rizal fought against Spaniards 

• It was an act that helped Rizal to travel in European countries for his mission. 

He travelled to Paris and Germany to enhance his ______________________. 

• Socio-political knowledge

• Writing Skills

• Medical Knowledge

• Communication Skills

After studying in Europe, he returned to the Philippines. This was a crucial turning point in Rizal’s political life for he had published a book entitled ______________ that continued the elements of his political thought.