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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

6. Who is Simoun in El Filibusterismo?

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

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

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

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

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