21ST CENTURY LITERATURE - AYALA

Which literary form involves metaphorical questions that require clever answers?

• Proverbs

• Riddles

• Epics

• Myths

What is the ancient writing system used by early Filipinos?

• Alibata

• Baybayin

• Katakana

• Roman

Which of the following is an example of a Philippine epic?

• Ibong Adarna

• Florante at Laura

• Hinilawod

• Biag ni Lam-ang

The literary form corrido during the Spanish period usually focuses on:

• Heroic stories

• Romantic dramas

• Religious narratives

• Daily life issues

Which musical drama portrays the Passion of Christ?

• Tibag

• Cenaculo

• Zarzuela

• Duplo

Which type of literature was most prevalent during the American colonial period?

• Epics

• Short stories

• Novels

• Chants

Who is considered the “Master of Traditional Tagalog Poetry”?

• Jose Rizal

• Pedro Paterno

• Andres Bonifacio

• Francisco Baltazar

What period is known for the rise of nationalistic writings in the Philippines?

• Precolonial

• Japanese

• Spanish Revolutionary

• American

Which writer is known for the poem Pag-ibig sa Tinubuang Lupa?

• Leona Florentino

• Andres Bonifacio

• Jose Rizal

• Zoilo Galang

Who wrote “Dead Stars,” the first short story in English?

• Zoilo Galang

• N.V.M. Gonzalez

• Liwayway Arceo

• Paz Marquez Benitez