Philippine Literature Quiz

What is the Latin word from which "literature" is derived?

• Literaria

• Littera

• Literature

• Literatus

What does literature encompass?

• Only oral works

• Only written works

• Both oral and written forms

• Only modern works

Which is NOT a quality of literature?

• Expressive quality

• Nobility of thoughts

• Timelessness

• Mathematical accuracy

According to Brother Azurin, literature expresses:

• Love for nature only

• Society, government, surroundings, fellowmen, and the Divine Creator

• Political reforms only

• Scientific ideas

Which of the following is NOT one of the qualities literature manifests?

• Universality

• Precision

• Timelessness

• Nobility of thoughts

What are the main forms of literature according to Tiempo et al.?

• Poetry, fiction, and drama

• Awit, corrido, and epic

• Novel, essay, and poem

• Short story, essay, and play

Baritugo et al. describe literature as:

• A historical document

• The artistic reproduction of human experiences in poetry or prose

• An oral tradition only

• A set of scientific facts

Philippine literature is:

• Written in Spanish only

• A creative collection of Filipino experiences

• Any story told by Filipinos

• Religious texts only

What does the term “Dulce” refer to in literature?

• Usefulness

• Beauty and magnificence

• Universality

• Historical truth

Which is a key feature of literature as communication?

• Literature is a form of entertainment

• Literature is a form of communication

• Literature is for teaching only

• Literature is a legal record