21st Century Literature Summative #1

This story is passed down from generation to generation, and it becomes part of a tradition of a community. What do you call this narrative?

• epic

• folktale

• legend

• myth

This story is told to explain a belief, a practice, or a natural phenomenon. What do you call this narrative?

• epic

• fable

• legend

• myth

This story is presented as history but is unlikely to be true. What do you call this narrative?

• epic

• fable

• legend

• myth

It is a Filipino love song traditionally sung by a man wooing the woman of his dreams.

• Harana

• sonata

• kundiman

• sarumbanggi

Which of the following statements is not true about the precolonial literature of the Philippines?

• Precolonial literature includes chants, proverbs, and songs.

• Precolonial literature includes folk narratives like folktales, epics, and myths.

• Precolonial literature includes literature that were passed on from generation to generation through the word of mouth.

• Precolonial literature depicts the livelihood, customs, and traditions of the Filipinos during the Spanish occupation.

Published in 1605, this book contains basic Catholic doctrines. What is the title of this book?

• Noli Me Tangere

• Gracias de sin sempiternas

• Memorial de la vida cristiana en lengua tagala

• Sampaguitas y poesias varias

Which of the following years are not considered as part of the postwar and contemporary period?

• 1900-1930

• 1947-1960

• 1960-1975

• 1975-199

Complete the following analogy: Jose Rizal : Noli Me Tangere : : Pedro Paterno : _______________

• El Filibusterismo

• Gracias de sin sempiternas

• Ninay

• Sampaguitas y poesias varias

What was the medium of instruction in public schools during the American occupation of the Philippines?

• English

• Filipino

• Nihonggo

• Tagalog

What is considered to be the first modern Filipino short story?

• Dead Stars

• His Native Soil

• A Child of Sorrow

• Lupang Tinubuan