English Pre-Assessent 1

Who is the author of the Filipino epic "Ibong Adarna"?

• a) Jose Rizal

• b) Francisco Balagtas

  
  

• c) Pedro Paterno

• d) Unknown

What is the famous short story written by Manuel Arguilla that tells the tale of a tragic romance between two farmers?

• a) "May Day Eve"

• b) "Midsummer"

• c) "How My Brother Leon Brought Home a Wife"

• d) "Rice"

Who is the National Artist of the Philippines for Literature known for his works such as "Banaag at Sikat" and "Noli Me Tangere"?

• a) Lualhati Bautista

• b) F. Sionil Jose

• c) Nick Joaquin

• d) Jose Rizal

What is the traditional Filipino poetic form composed of syllables per line with 7 syllables in the first line, 5 in the second, and 3 in the third?

• a) Haiku

• b) Tanka

• c) Tanaga

• d) Sonnet

  
  

In Nick Joaquin's story "The Summer Solstice," what is the central theme?

• a) The importance of agriculture

• b) Gender roles and societal expectations

• c) The impact of colonization

• d) The beauty of nature

Who is the author of "Noli Me Tangere"?

• a) Emilio Jacinto

• b) Andres Bonifacio

• c) Marcelo H. del Pilar

• d) Jose Rizal

  
  

What is the traditional Filipino love song often accompanied by a guitar?

• a) Kumpas

  
  

• b) Kundiman

  
  

• c) Kawayan

• d) Kutitap

What is the name of the famous Filipino novel that narrates the life and struggles of Juan Crisostomo Ibarra?

• a) "El Filibusterismo"

• b) "Noli Me Tangere"

• c) "Banaag at Sikat"

• d) "Florante at Laura"

  
  

Which Filipino poet wrote the poem "Mi Último Adiós"?

• a) Jose Rizal

• b) Francisco Balagtas

• c) Carlos P. Romulo

• d) Fernando M. Maramág

Who is the author of "Banaag at Sikat"?

• a) Francisco Balagtas

• b) Lualhati Bautista

• c) Jose Rizal

  
  

• d) Lope K. Santos