Quiz on José Rizal and His Works

Who is the historian who revealed that “Sa Aking Mga Kabata” was not written by José Rizal?

• Gregorio Zaide

• Ambeth Ocampo

• Teodoro Agoncillo

• Austin Coates

What is the famous line from the poem “Sa Aking Mga Kabata”?

• Ang kabataan ang pag-asa ng bayan.

• Ang hindi marunong magmahal sa sariling wika, masahol pa sa hayop at malansang isda.

• Ang buhay ay parang gulong.

• Matuto kang tumingin sa pinanggalingan mo.

Why do historians doubt that Rizal wrote “Sa Aking Mga Kabata”?

• The poem was too short for Rizal’s writing style.

• Rizal was not yet literate and the language used was too advanced for his age.

• The poem contained errors in grammar.

• Rizal denied writing it.

What letter was not commonly used during Rizal’s childhood, making the poem’s authenticity doubtful?

• B

• K

• L

• Z

In what year was Rizal about eight years old, when “Sa Aking Mga Kabata” was supposedly written?

• 1861

• 1869

• 1872

What word in the poem “Sa Aking Mga Kabata” casts doubt on its authenticity because it was not yet common in Rizal’s time?

• Kalayaan

• Bayanihan

• Wika

• Katipunan

When did Rizal first encounter the word “kalayaan”?

• 1861

• 1869

• 1882

• 1896

Which story falsely claims that Rizal invented a popular Filipino food?

• Tsinelas story

• Kalayaan story

• Champorado story

• Tuyo story

What did Rizal supposedly spill to “invent” champorado?

• Coffee

• Hot chocolate

• Vinegar

• Milk

What did Rizal actually mention in his writings about breakfast?

• He invented champorado.

• He enjoyed eating tuyo.

• He disliked rice.

• He often skipped breakfast.