CONTEMPORARY WORLD- EL FILIBUSTERISMO

1. El Filibusterismo was written as a sequel to Noli Me Tangere. Unlike Noli, which offered hope through reform, what did El Fili emphasize more strongly?

A) c. Harmony between Filipinos and Spaniards
B) a. Love and romance
C) b. Anger and revolution
D) d. Purely educational reforms

2. What caused the failure of Simoun’s plan to ignite a revolution during Paulita Gomez and Juanito Pelaez’s wedding banquet?

A) b. Kabesang Tales revealed the plot
B) c. Isagani threw the lamp into the river
C) a. The lamp did not explode
D) d. Padre Florentino warned the authorities

3. El Filibusterismo was dedicated to three martyred priests executed in 1872 for alleged involvement in the Cavite Mutiny. Collectively, they are known as ____________.

A) d. MaJoJa
B) b.Zamora
C) C. Trio Padre
D) a. GomBurZa

4. He was Rizal’s friend who helped him publish El Filibusterismo in Ghent, Belgium, by lending financial assistance.

A) a. Valentine Ventura
B) d. Ramon Magsaysay
C) b. Maximo Mariano
D) c. Jose Laurel

5. Where was El Filibusterismo published in 1891 despite financial struggles?

A) c. Madrid
B) a. Belgium
C) b. Paris
D) d. Spain

6. Who is Simoun in El Filibusterismo?

A) d. A corrupt Spanish official
B) a. A friar who symbolizes faith
C) b. A young student inspired by reform
D) c. A wealthy jeweler and Crisostomo Ibarra in disguise

7. Which of the following BEST reflects the contrast between Noli Me Tangere and El Filibusterismo?

A) b. Noli offers hope through reform, while El Fili expresses despair and vengeance.
B) a. Both novels focus on revenge and violence as tools for freedom.
C) c. El Fili portrays peace and love; Noli emphasizes rebellion.
D) d. Noli and El Fili share the same optimistic tone toward change.

8. In the end, what lesson does Rizal emphasize through Simoun’s downfall?

A) c. True change requires moral integrity, not vengeance.
B) b. Betrayal is inevitable in every revolution.
C) a. Violence is the quickest way to achieve justice.
D) d. Love always triumphs over power.

9. What problem in today’s society does El Filibusterismo relate to? (give 2)

10. What is the English translation of El Filibusterismo?

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