Philippine Literature

What is the literary theme of the Philippines during the Spanish Colonialism?

• Religion

• Romance

• Nature

• Nationalism

What is the first book published in the Philippines?

• Nuestra Señora Del Rosario

• The Christian Docrine

• Passion

• Mga Dalit kay Maria

Which of the following authors is considered as a Makata ng Buhay?

• Amado V. Hernandez

• Jose Garcia Villa

• Edith Tiempo

• Jose Rizal

Which of the following is an example of an oral literature?

• Riddles

• Verses

• Novels

• Poetry

_________ is written in sentences and in paragraphs

A seven line poetry often presented as chany which recites about childhood, human relationships, and hospitality

• Ambahan

• Poetry

• Tanaga

• Prose

Who is the writer of Bata Bata Paano ka Ginawa?

• Lualhati Bautista

• Carlos P. Romulo

• Francisco Balagtas

• Edith Tiempo

The children song Ili-ili originated from which province or city in the Philippines?

• Cebu

• Ilocos

• Iloilo

• Palawan

Dialogo, Manuwal de Urbanidad and Ejemplo are written for what?

• Religious purposes

• Guide for Courtship

• Proper Decorum

• Entertainment

What does the idiom "crocodile tears" means?

• Expression of sorrow that are insincere.

• Expression of genuine sorrow and heartbreak

• Expression of deep betrayal

• Expression of pure joy and happiness