CANDA NATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL

Sariaya, Quezon
SY 2016-2017
Name: _____________________ Gr. & Sec: __________
January ____, 2017 Mrs. Jennifer M. Oestar
21st Century Literature from the Philippines
First Quarter Examination

KNOWLEDGE:
A. MULTIPLE CHOICE: Encircle the letter of the correct answer.
1. Which of the following refers to the creative, imaginative and enduring expression of significant human experience in words well chosen and arranged?
A. Literature B. Experience C. Culture D. Emotion
2. As stated by Guinto (2013), the following are the characteristics of literature EXCEPT for ________.
A. Literature is a chronicle of human experience. B. Literature is a product of imagination.
C. Literature is characterized by beauty of expression and form. D. Characterized by universality and intellectual and emotional appeal.
3. As any forms of art, literature should entertain. It should tickle the funny bones of readers or otherwise instigate tears to fall. Literature should be for pleasure and enjoyment. As termed by Horace,
a Roman lyric poet, this is the ________ of literature.
A. Utile B. Amore C. Dulce D. Impresso
4. Chinua Achebe in things fall apart informed his readers that Africa before was also a civilized land contrary to what Westerners claim. The statement gives the usefulness of literature. It is also
known as the _________ of literature.
A. Utile B. Amore C. Dulce D. Impresso
5. It moves the writer to scribble ideas on paper, thus resulting to a piece of literature. It is the heart and soul of literature.
A. Contrived Experience B. Direct Experience C. Vicarious Experience D. Experience
You shall not kill, neither shall you steal, neither shall you do 6. Ancient Filipinos have their own system of government and laws. The statement inside the box is an excerpt from the oldest
harm to the to the aged, lest you incur the danger of death. existing code of the Philippines. What is the code called?
All those who infringe this order shall be condemned to death A. Kalantiao Code B. Sumarang Code
by being drowned into the river, or in boiling water. C. Maragtas Code D. Code of Hammurabi

7. Early Filipinos had a system of writing. The most historically popular of which is an alphabet which was once widely used and is commonly called alibata but is better termed as _______.
A. Sipol B. Orik C. Baybayin D. Lilok
8. Which of the following epic tells about the hero Lam-ang, his quest for the heart of Ines Kannoyan and his exploits with his petsa white rooster and a dog?
A. Ibalon B. Lam-ang C. Maragtas D. Hudhud
9. The epic Alim narrates the marriage of Bugan and Wigan, who were brothers and sisters. Their marriage caused war and death of people on Earth as a curse of their Bathala Makanungan. The
epic originated in what place?
A. Ifugao B. Bicol C. Sulod D. Tagalog
10. This is one of the epics of the Moslems and is considered as the oldest and the longest Filipino epic consisting of 25 chapters. This epic incorporates Indarapatra at Sulayman (Maguindanao),
Bantugan (Maranao) and Bidasari (borrrowed from Malaysia). What epic is this?
A. Darangan B. Tuwaang C. Lagda D. Hari sa Bukid
11. Which of the following KARUNUNGANG BAYAN are pieces of wisdom based from the experiences of the old aiming to give advices on good manners and right conduct of youngsters? E.g.
Habang maliit ang kumo, matuto kang mamaluktot, Pagkahaba-haba man ng prusisyon sa simbahan din ang tuloy.
A. Salawikain B. Sawikain C. Kawikaan D. Kasabihan
12. The Karunungang Bayan stated inside the box is an example of _________.
Dagang maliit, dagang maliit,
Ayto ang ngipin kong sira nat pangit, A. Sawikain B. Bugtong
Sana ay bigyan mo ng kapalit. C. Bulong D. Palaisipan
Huwag magagalit kaibigan, 13 The founding of this awarding body opened better importunities for writers to be
Aming pinuputol lamang ang sa amiy napag-utusan.
recognized.What literary contest is founded under the Republic?
A. Nobel Prize B. Palanca Awards C. Pulitzer Prize
D. Cannes Awards
14. According to historians, the Spaniards had chief reasons for colonizing the Philippines and other states. It can be simply put as the 3Gs. It stands for ____.
A. God, Gold, Government B. Gem, Gold, Gesture C. God, Glory, Green D. God, Gold, Glory
15. During Spanish Regime, Filipinos were starting to learn for themselves a new language which are also become the basis of social status. Few were given the opportunity to become Latinized.
These were Filipinos who can communicate one of the Latin languages.
A. Hispanos B. Ladinos C. Peninsulares D. Insulares
16. When the printing press was introduced by the Dominicans, the first book was ever published in the Philippines. What do you call to this book of prayers and Christian doctrines?
A. Doctrina Cristiana B. Ninay C. Verdadero Decalogo D. Filipino Catalogo
17. This is a religious drama presented in May which shows devotion to the holy cross. The story revolves around the search of St. Helena for the cross on which Christ died.
A. Zarsuela B. Carillo C. Cenkulo D. Tibag
18. Tagalog literature reach its highest peak at the beginning of the nineteenth century when Francisco Baltazar published his work Pinagdaanang Buhay ni Florante at Laura sa Cahariang Albanya.
Francisco Baltazar is popularly known on what pseudonym?
A. Kiko B. Balagtas C. Bart D. Isko
19. Even before his death, Rizal affirmed his place in literary history by succinctly and expertly putting into words his acceptance of death in the land he so love in his last poem. What was the original
title of the poem My Last Farewell.?
A. Mi Ultimo Adios B. Mi Amore Adios C. Adios Patria Adorada D. Salve Patria Adios
20. To fulfill their goal in educating the Filipinos, the soldiers and their wives served as the first teachers in school system. In 1901, six hundred American teachers were exported to the land. They
were called such because they rode USS Thomas. What do you call to the first American teachers in the Philippines?
A. Thomasians B. Thomasites C. Thomasino D. Thomasines

COMPREHENSION:
A. MULTIPLE CHOICE: Encircle the letter of the correct answer.
An excerpt from Why Women Wash the Dishes by Filomena N. Colendrino In the
town of Santa Rosa there once lived a couple named Hugo and Imelda. Every mealtime they quarreled over the chore of washing
the dishes. Imelda would scold Hugo if he refused to wash the dishes. Sometimes she would become angry and call him names,
and if he talked back she would get coconut midrib broom and chase him with it. He would run to the house of his compadre and
hide there till his wifes anger had passed. The neighbors familiarly called Imelda, Ka Maldang and Hugo, Ka Ugong. One day
just as they were finishing their lunch, Ka Ugong announced: Im not going to wash the dishes anymore. He threw out his chest
and lifted his chin. Who says so? asked Ka Maldang, holding up her chin, higher than his. I say so; I worked so hard in the
field this morning. Im not going to wash any dish. Ka Maldang stood up and with her arms akimbo, she glared down at Ka
Ugong across the table. She was at Ka Ugong across the table. She was a Big woman. Her arms were stout. Her voice was also
big. And who, Mister Hugo, is going to wash these dishes? she asked. Ka Ugongs chest sank again. His chin also went down.
He held on the edge of the table nervously. You! he said in a much lower tone. You are the woman. You should do all the
housework.

21. What is the setting of the story?

A. every mealtime, in Sta. Rosa B. every morning, in Sta. Rosa C. every lunchtime, in Sta. Rosa D. everyday, in Sta. Mesa

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22. Which of the following is the appropriate characterization for the couple?
A. Ka Ugong is hardheaded while Ka Maldang is soft spoken. C. Ka Maldang is brave while Ka Ugong is much braver.
B. Ka Ugong has a weaker personality than his strong wife. D. Ka Maldang is a small woman while Ka Ugong is very tall.
23. Based on the situation above, what are they arguing for?
A. They are arguing whether who will do the laundry chores. C. They are arguing on who will cook their meal everyday.
B. They are arguing on who will clean the house. D. They are arguing on who will wash the dishes.
24. Ka Maldangs arms were stout and she is a big woman. Contextually, what do you mean by the underlined word?
A. long B. short C. huge D. muscular
25. Based on the story, why do you think women wash the dishes?
A. Men were always lazy and they are doing other chores. C. Ka Ugong won in the bet because Ka Maldang talked first.
B. Women are industrious enough to wash the dishes. D. Ka Ugong met an accident so he cannot do household chores.

An Excerpt from May Day Eve by Nick Joaquin

As Don Badoy Montiya comes home to his old home at Intramuros, Manila late at night he finds his grandson chanting an old spell in front of a mirror, memories of his youth came back. He
recalled how he fell in love with Agueda, a young woman who resisted his advances. Agueda learned that she would be able to know her future husband by reciting an incantation in front of a mirror.
As she recited the words: Mirror, mirror, show to me him whose woman I will be, Agueda saw Badoy. Badoy and Agueda got married. However, Don Badoy learned from his grandson that he was
described by Doa Agueda (through their daughter) as a "devil". In return, Don Badoy told his grandson that every time he looks at the mirror, he only sees a "witch" (Agueda). Don Badoy ponders on
love that had dissipated. The truth was revealed, Badoy and Agueda had a bitter marriage, which began in the past, during one evening in the month of May in 1847. The tragedy of the story is
Badoys heart forgot how he loved Agueda in the past. They were not able to mend their broken marriage because their love was a raging passion and nothing more.

26. Who were the two characters being bound by the superstitious belief about mirrors on a May Day Eve?
A. Voltaire and Elena B. Badoy and Agueda C. Alfredo and Esperanza D. Badoy and Anastacia
27.What will happen if someone sees herself (female) in a mirror during a May Day Eve according to the superstition?
A. She will see the face of her future husband. C. Her dreams will come true.
B. He will see the face of his future wife. D. She can be the most beautiful woman ever.
28. As analyzed on the selection, who was the devil in Aguedas life?
A. Voltaire B. Anastacia C. Badoy D. Alfonso
29. Based on the story, how many generations do the story have?
A. two B. three C. four D. five
30. Do you think Badoy and Agueda really love each other? Why?
A. Yes, because in the end Badoy realized and regretted that they could love each other more if he didnt become a devil/witch in their lives.
B. Yes, because they are really destined for each other and that is the greatest magic of all.
C. No, because they only believed in superstitious belief which is not really true.
D. No, because they are only physically attracted and they are not that close before getting married.

Karunungang Bayan: Palaisipan

31. May isang lalaking nakatira sa 15th floor ng isang building. Sa umaga ay wala siyang problema sa elevator papuntang trabaho ngunit pag-uwi niya sa gabi, sa 6th floor siya napipilitang bumaba
at mula doon ay aakayatin niya yung hagdanan papuntang 15th floor. Madalas ganito yung ginagawa niya maliban na lang kung may kasabay siya o umuulan. Anong hiwaga kaya mayroon sa
kanya?
A. Matangkad siya B. Pandak siya. C. Magnanakaw siya. D. Bulag siya.
32. Nagkita sa Mall of Asia si Josh at ang dating classmate sa Mapua. "Oy, ang tagal nating di nagkita, magmula pa nung graduation natin sa college," bati ni Josh sa dating classmate. "Oo nga noh!
Nag-asawa na ako pag-graduate natin. Sana nakilala mo siya kung sumama ngayon. Pero nagpaiwan siya at nagluluto ng dinner sa bahay. Heto, kasama ko ang anak namin," sagot ng barkada ni
Josh."Anong name mo?" tanong ni Josh sa batang babae. "Pareho po kami ng name ng Mommy ko," sagot ng bata. "Anong age mo na, Lyn?" tanong ni Josh. "Ha, bakit po ninyo alam ang name
ko?" tanong naman ng bata. Paano nalaman ni Josh na Lyn ang name ng bata?
A. Pareho siya ng name ng mommy niya. C. Si Lyn ang barkada/ classmate niya.
B. Magaling manghula si Josh. D. Itinanong ni Josh sa bata ang name niya.
33. May pera si Juan. Pumasok sya sa 3 sabungan. May entrance fee na P20 sa unang sabungan, tumaya sya (manalo o matalo dudoble ang pera nya), paglabas may exit fee na P20. Ganun ang
ginawa nya sa dalawa pang sabungan. Ngayon paglabas nya sa ikatlong sabungan wala na syang pera. Magkano ang pera ni Juan?
A. Wala B. 20 C. 52.50 D. 50.25
34. Si Joanne ay isa sa limang magkakapatid. Ang mga pangalan nila, umpisa sa panganay, ay si April, May, June, July, at _______. Ano ang pangalan ng bunso sa magkakapatid?
A. August B. September C. January D. Joanne
35. May lubid na 9 metro ang haba. Puputulin mo ang lubid ng paisa-isang piraso, isang metro ang bawat haba. Ilang putol ang gagawin mo upang makakuha ng 9 piraso?
A. 7 B. 8 C. 9 D. 6

B. MATCHING TYPE: Choose what is being asked for.Write your answer on the space provided.
Karunungang Bayan: Bugtong
Isulat ang letra ng napiling sagot sa patlang. Pamimilian
_____36. Bulaklak muna ang dapat gawin, bago mo ito kanin. A. Bote
_____37. Ayan na ayan na hindi mo pa makita. B. Pluma
_____38. Nagbibigay na, sinasakal pa. C. Saging
_____39. Lumuluha walang mata, lumalakad walang paa. D. Salamin
_____40. Anong mabuting retrato ang kuhang-kuha sa mukha mo. E. Hangin

APPLICATION:
A. TRANSCRIPTION. Transcribe the
following words into Alibata symbols.
WORDS TO BE TRANSCRIBED

41. Literatura
B. WRITING. In no less than five sentences, explain the literary
quotation spoken by famous personalities. Choose from one of
the topics listed below. 42. Kabataan
46.-50.
A. Choose a job you love and you will never have to work a day in your life. Confucius
B. To a great mind, nothing is little. . Sherlock Holmes 43. Alibata
C. Sometimes you will never knew the value of a moment until it becomes a memory. Dr. Seuss
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44. Panitikan
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Republic of the Philippines 45. Puso

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 Department of Education
Region IV-A CALABARZON
CANDA NATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL
Sariaya, Quezon

TABLE OF SPECIFICATION
First Quarter Examination

21st Century Literature from the Philippines and the World

Taxonomy of Cognitive Domain Item

Content Week/ Type of Test Point % Placement
Days Total
Philippine Literature Taught Knowledge Comprehe Applica
nsion tion
1. Definition, Function and Wk1 5 Multiple Choice 5 10% 1-5
Characteristics of Literature
2. Periods of Philippine Literature Wk 2- 15 Multiple Choice 15 30% 6-20
Pre-Colonial Literature Wk 6
Literature During the Height of
the Spanish Regime
Literature During the
Revolutionary Period
Literature During the American
and Japanese Regime
Literature Under the Republic
Literature After EDSA
Literature in the New Millenium
3. Why Women Wash the Dishes Wk7 5 Multiple Choice 5 10% 21-25
4. May Day Eve Wk8 5 Multiple Choice 5 10% 26-30
5. Karanungang Bayan Wk 4 10 Multiple Choice 10 20% 31-40
Palaisipan Matching Type
Bugtong
6. Alibata Transcription integra 5 Transcription 5 10% 41-45
ted
7. Literary Quotation integra 5 Essay Type 5 10% 45-50
ted
TOTAL 50 20 20 10 TOTAL 50 100% 50 items
points

Prepared by:

MRS. JENNIFER M. OESTAR

Secondary School Teacher I

Checked by:
MRS. MELBA S. REMOJO
Academic Coordinator

Noted by:
MRS. MARITA E. RESURRECCION
Senior High Coordinator

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