Sec. Quarter 21st Century ABM 12
  • 1. Who wrote the novel “Silk”?
A) Alessandro Baricco
B) Allesandro Baricco
C) Herve Joncour
D) Alexandro Barrico
  • 2. What does silk primarily symbolize in the context of the novel?
A) The fragility and impermanence of life
B) The strength and resilience of the human spirit.
C) The beauty, desire, and the allure of the unknown.
D) Wealth and social status
  • 3. What does the ending of “Silk” primarily suggest about the nature of love and fulfilment?
A) The fragility and impermanence of life
B) That love and fulfilment are often elusive and may be found in unexpected places or forms.
C) That one should always prioritize duty and responsibility over personal desires.
D) Wealth and social status
  • 4. How does “Silk” primarily portray the meeting of Eastern and Western cultures?
A) As a source of fascination and understanding, highlighting the challenges of cross-cultural communication.
B) As an opportunity for economic exploitation, with the West dominating the East.
C) As a harmonious exchange of ideas and traditions, leading to mutual understanding
D) As a clash of civilizations, resulting in conflict and misunderstanding.
  • 5. Who wrote the novel “Dekada ‘70”?
A) Lupe K. Santos
B) Bob Ong
C) Lualhati Bautista
D) Lualhati Bautista
  • 6. What is the primary setting of “Dekada ‘70”?
A) Urban Manila during Japanese Era.
B) Rural Philippines during American Era.
C) Rural Philippines during Marcos Presidential.
D) Urban Manila during Marcos Presidential.
  • 7. Who is the man protagonist and narrator of “Dekada ‘70”?
A) Emanuel Bartolome, a student writer, who write editorial for Jules.
B) Jules Bartolome, a student activist, who became member of New People’s Army.
C) Amanda Bartolome, a journalist, who fight through writing an editorial paper.
D) Amanda Bartolome, a mother and wife, who awaken from political system.
  • 8. What is the main conflict Amanda Bartolome faces throughout the novel?
A) Her struggle to maintain a traditional role as a wife and mother, while her sons become activism.
B) Finding a job to help their family.
C) The imprisonment of Jules, and the death of Jason.
D) When her sons never ask her opinion about their decisions.
  • 9. How does Julian Bartolome, Amanda’s husband, primarily react to his sons’ activism?
A) He joined with him.
B) He encourages and supports him.
C) He disapproves and persuades him to stop.
D) He remained silent and uninvolved.
  • 10. Which of the following is NOT a major theme explored in “Dekada ‘70”?
A) Family relationship and generational conflict.
B) The role of women in society
C) Environmental changes.
D) Martial Law and political oppression.
  • 11. What is the primary commodity that Hervě Joncour trades in?
A) Spices
B) Tea
C) Opium
D) Silk
  • 12. In what country does Joncour travel to obtain silk?
A) Italy
B) China
C) India
D) Japan
  • 13. Who is the enigmatic figure that Joncour deals with in Japan?
A) The Emperor
B) Sensei Ito
C) Hara kai
D) General Tanaka
  • 14. What language does Joncour use to communicate with Hara Kai?
A) French
B) Japanese
C) Tagalog
D) Mandarin
  • 15. What is the main emotion that drive Joncour’s journey?
A) Desire
B) Gratitude
C) Sadness
D) Duty
  • 16. What does the servant place before Joncour and Hara kai?
A) Two cups of tea
B) wine
C) A plate of food
D) A water
  • 17. In dekada ’70, what decade it takes in?
A) 1970s
B) 1950s
C) 1980s
D) 1960s
  • 18. 18.
    How many sons Amanda and Julian have?
A) Six
B) Five
C) Four
D) Three
  • 19. Which son became rebel?
A) Jules Bartolome
B) Eman Bartolome
C) Isagani Bartolome
D) Jason Bartolome
  • 20. Who declared Martial Law during that time?
A) Corazon Aquino
B) Manuel Quezon
C) Gloria Macapagal Arroyo
D) Ferdinand Marcos
  • 21. What event led Jules to become radicalized?
A) Political dynasty
B) Political oppression and injustice
C) Job shortage
D) Family matter
  • 22. Which of Amanda's sons is a writer?
A) Isagani Bartolome
B) Jason Bartolome
C) Jules Bartolome
D) Emmanuel Bartolome
  • 23. Which son is known for being artistic?
A) Jules Bartolome
B) Isagani Bartolome
C) Jason Bartolome
D) Eman Bartolome
  • 24. Which son is known for being womanizer?
A) Emmanuel Bartolome
B) Isagani Bartolome
C) Jason Bartolome
D) Jules Bartolome
  • 25. What is the name of Amanda’s fifth son?
A) Jason Bartolome
B) Emmanuel Bartolome
C) Jules Bartolome
D) Bingo Bartolome
  • 26. What is the significance of the title "Dekada '70"?
A) It refers to the number of family members
B) It refers to Amanda's age
C) It represents the decade of the 1970s
D) It represents the number of chapters in the novel
  • 27. What is the main theme of Dekada '70?
A) Personal success
B) Political awakening and social change
C) Family relationships
D) Love and romance
  • 28. What is the role of women in Dekada '70?
A) They are portrayed as weak and helpless
B) They are portrayed as unimportant
C) They are portrayed as strong and resilient
D) They are portrayed as villains
  • 29. What is the significance of the protests and rallies in the novel?
A) They are just for show
B) They represent the people's resistance against the government
C) They are insignificant
D) They are a form of entertainment
  • 30. How does Amanda's relationship with Julian change over time?
A) They remain the same
B) They fall out of love
C) They grow closer
D) They become more distant due to differing views
  • 31. What is the symbolism of the curfew in Dekada '70?
A) It symbolizes safety
B) It symbolizes oppression and control
C) It symbolizes peace
D) It symbolizes freedom
  • 32. Which of Amanda's sons is least involved in activism?
A) Isagani Bartolome
B) Jason Bartolome
C) Jules Bartolome
D) Eman Bartolome
  • 33. Which son of Amanda died because of drugs manipulation?
A) Eman Bartolome
B) Isagani Bartolome
C) Jules Bartolome
D) Jason Bartolome
  • 34. What is the role of education in the novel?
A) It is unimportant
B) It is a form of control
C) It is a tool for awakening and empowerment
D) It is a waste of time
  • 35. What is the significance of the media in Dekada '70?
A) It is always truthful
B) It is unimportant
C) It is controlled by the government and used for propaganda
D) It is always accurate
  • 36. What is the symbolism of Amanda's hair in the novel?
A) It symbolizes her sadness
B) It symbolizes her changing identity and freedom
C) It symbolizes youth
D) It symbolizes beauty
  • 37. What is the symbolism of the military in Dekada '70?
A) It symbolizes peace
B) It symbolizes oppression and violence
C) It symbolizes justice
D) It symbolizes protection
  • 38. How does Dekada '70 reflect the struggles of the Filipino people during Martial Law?
A) It portrays them realistically and poignantly
B) It ignores them
C) It glorifies them
D) It trivializes them
  • 39. What is Lualhati Bautista known for?
A) Writing children's books
B) Addressing social and political issues
C) Writing science fiction novels
D) Composing poetry
  • 40. When was Lualhati Bautista born?
A) December 2, 1955
B) February 12, 2023
C) January 1, 1950
D) December 2, 1945
  • 41. When did Lualhati Bautista pass away?
A) February 11, 2023
B) February 13, 2023
C) February 12, 2023
D) February 14, 2023
  • 42. What was the title of Lualhati Bautista's first published short story?
A) Bulaklak Sa City Jail
B) Gapo
C) Bata, Bata… Pa’no ka ginawa?
D) Katugon ng Damdamin
  • 43. Which Lualhati Bautista screenplay won almost all awards?
A) Bulaklak sa City Jail
B) Bata, Bata… Pa’no ka ginawa?
C) Gapo
D) Dekada ‘70
  • 44. Which of Lualhati Bautista's works was nominated for an award in the Film Academy of the Philippines?
A) Dekada ‘70
B) Gapo
C) Bata, Bata… Pa’no ka ginawa?
D) Kung Mahawi man ang Ulap
  • 45. Which of the following is a short fiction collection by Lualhati Bautista?
A) Buwan, Buwan Hulugan Mo Ako ng Sundang
B) Bata, Bata… Pa’no ka ginawa?
C) Gapo
D) Dekada ‘70
  • 46. Where was Lualhati Bautista born?
A) Pasig City
B) Pasay City
C) Cavite City
D) Tondo, Manila
  • 47. Lualhati Bautista's work often covers issues from which periods?
A) Japanese Era
B) Marcos Era
C) Quezon Era
D) Spanish Era
  • 48. What award did Lualhati Bautista receive for her contributions to
A) Planca Award
B) FMM award
C) Palanca Award
D) Novela award
  • 49. What type of writer was Lualhati Bautista?
A) Novelist
B) Playwrite
C) Poet
D) Essayist
  • 50. Lualhati Bautista was also known as a/an:
A) Activist
B) Singer
C) Politician
D) Businessman
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