TASLIT (MIDTERM)

1. In the story "My Father Goes to Court." What is the main reason the neighbor accuses the narrator's family?

A) They insulted the neighbor
B) They enjoyed the smell of their food
C) They stole food

2. In the story "My Father Goes to Court." What is ironic about the neighbor's accusation?

A) The neighbor never talks to the narrator's family
B) The narrator's family is accused of stealing something intangible-smell
C) The narrator's family is actually wealthier than the neighbor

3. In the story "My Father Goes to Court." How does the narrator's father respond to the accusation in court?

A) He brings witnesses to defend himself
B) He offers to pay using the sound of coins
C) He denies everything

4. In the story "My Father Goes to Court." What does the father's action with the coins symbolize?

A) Greed
B) Cleverness and justice
C) Ignorance of the law

5. In the story "My Father Goes to Court." How does the father approach the court case?

A) With anger and aggression
B) With sadness and despair
C) With humor and cleverness

6. In the story "My Father Goes to Court." What does the father ultimately argue about wealth?

A) It can buy happiness
B) It does not define a person's worth
C) It should be shared equally

7. In the story "My Father Goes to Court." What is the outcome of the court case?

A) The father loses but teaches a valuable lesson
B) The father wins and receives compensation
C) The case is dismissed

8. In the story "My Father Goes to Court." How does the boy feel about his father's actions in court?

A) Confused
B) Indifferent
C) Proud

9. Who is the author of Clay?

A) James Joice
B) James Joyce
C) Jhames Joyce

10. Who is the main character in the story of Clay?

A) Alphy
B) Joe
C) Maria

11. in the story of Clay, What is the second thing that Maria touches in the game?

A) Ring
B) Clay
C) Bible

12. in the story of Clay, What is the second thing that Maria touches in the game?

A) Ring
B) Clay
C) Bible

13. What does the clay represent in "Clay"?

A) Impending death
B) Marriage
C) Convert

14. in the story of Clay, What holiday is Maria preparing for at the start of "Clay"?

A) New Years Eve
B) Christmas
C) Halloween

15. in the story of Clay, What is Barmbrack?

A) A type of beer
B) A spiced bread
C) A traditional song

16. in the story of Clay, While riding the tram what/who does Maria get distracted by?

A) An elderly woman
B) A young gentlemen
C) An elderly man

17. in the story of Clay, What is the significance of the clay in the story?

A) It is a gift for a friend
B) It is part of a game at the party
C) It represents Maria's childhood

18. In the story "My Father Goes to Court." What is the outcome of the court case?

A) The case is dismissed
B) The father loses but teaches a valuable lesson

19. What does the clay represent in "Clay"?

A) Enter to convert
B) Impending death

20. in the story of Clay, What did Maria sing?

A) Nessun Dorma
B) What did Maria sing?

21. Q) in the story of Clay, Where does Joe suggest Maria probably lost the plum cake?

A) In the street
B) On the train

22. Why does the father in the story of Generation is caught by the soldiers?

A) Because the sack of rice is not enough for the owner
B) He went on a rampage by the street during curfew
C) Nothing, he just leave

23. in the story love in the cornhusk Where did the love letter came from?

A) Mother
B) Her sister
C) Amado

24. in the story of the generation, In what way did the young girl paid for his father's freedom?

A) By another sack of rice
B) By her body
C) By money

25. Who killed the father in the story of Generation?

A) The soldiers
B) He killed himself
C) Her daughter

26. The is the patient and caring in the story "generation".

A) Grandmother
B) Mother
C) Girlfriend

27. in the story love in the cornhusk, symbolizes danger of her past dreams if he chose Amado, her child will be the one that suffered.

A) White tiger
B) Ibong adarna
C) Green snake

28. Who was the main character/protagonist in the story love in the cornhusks?

A) Amado Galuran
B) Tinang tirol
C) Constantina Tirol

29. in the story love in the cornhusk, Who was Tinang's child?

A) Bagobito
B) Bagoobeto
C) Bogibito

30. love in the cornhusk, Where the story happens?

A) Barrio in Quezon
B) Barrio in Palawan
C) Barrio in Mindanao

31. in the story of the Generation, Who witnessed the death of the father?

A) Old selo
B) Her daughter
C) His young son

32. Who are the opportunists and immoral in the story of the Generation?

A) The Daughter
B) The soldiers
C) The father

33. Where does the story Generation takes place?

A) In the city
B) In the forest
C) Province

34. Who wrote the story "Love in the Cornhusks "?

A) Aida Rivera Ford
B) Nick Joaquin
C) Francisco Arcellana

35. in the story love in the cornhusks, What kind of animal that Tinang saw in the scattered of cornhusks?

A) Snake
B) Dog
C) Cow

36. What kind of tree mentioned in the story love in the cornhusk?

A) Kalamansi tree
B) Mango tree
C) Narra tree

37. in the story the generation, Who pleaded the young girl to follow his father after leaving their house?

A) The young boy
B) The old Selo
C) The mother

38. The timeline of the story Generation.

A) Prehistoric
B) Philippine revolution
C) Martial law

39. in the story of the Generation A clueless man and he mumbles all the time.

A) Father
B) The old Selo
C) The young boy

40. in the story love in the cornhusks, Where did the letter fell?

A) Kalamansi tree
B) Cornhusk
C) Papaya tree

41. What is true among the given sentences below?

A) Tinang realized that her former love doesn't love her anymore that's why Amado left her
B) Tinang realized that she still love by Amado, but she is now married and had a child
C) Tinang didn't realized that she still love by Amado, and she is now married and had a child.

42. In the story "the summer solstice". what is St. John represents?

A) Sign of Baptism
B) Cleansing the sons of humanity
C) Domination and Superiority

43. Who was the character that has a very optimistic personality yet portrayed indifferently in the story "The day the dancers Came"?

A) Tony
B) Fil
C) Ben

44. What does the "tape recorder" symbolized in the story "The day the dancers came"?

A) To hold on the past
B) Sacrifices
C) Moments

45. What does the phrase "dream of keeping afloat" symbolized in the story "The day the dancers Came"?

A) trying to give up everything
B) trying to survive in a foreign land

46. Kissing of Feet in the story "The summer solstice" symbolizing what?

A) Courage
B) Patriotism
C) Respect

47. Summer Solstice is set during the

A) 1 and Half Day
B) 3 days of St. Jon's Festival
C) 7 days of St. John Festival

48. What was the former job of Fil Acayan during World War 2?

A) Caregiver
B) OFW
C) Corporal in the U.S army

49. What disease does Tony suffers from in the story?

A) Cancer
B) Leukemia
C) Leprosy

50. Best describes the crisis in the story of "the summer solstice"

A) Paeng whip his wife because he loves her and feels that she needs to be put in her place
B) Guido make suggestive comments to Donya Lupeng that made her leave abruptly.
C) The women in the crowd heat Don Paeng leaving him helpless

51. Who was the author of the story "The day the dancers came"?

A) Bienvinedo Santos
B) Beinvenido Santos
C) Bienvenido Santos

52. In the story "The summer solstice"The Tatarin otherwise known as

A) Tadtarin
B) Moro-moro
C) Fertility

53. In the story "the summer solstice". what is the main theme of the story "the summer solstice"?

A) Woman empowerment
B) Poverty
C) Masculinism

54. Who is the cousin of Paeng in the story "The summer solstice"?

A) Guido
B) Juan
C) Paciano

55. Who is the writer of Summer Solstice?

A) Nick Joaquin
B) Nick Jaoqui
C) Neck Joaquin

56. Where is the setting of the story "The day the dancers came"?

A) Japan
B) China
C) Chicago

57. In the story "the summer solstice". It is the Moreta's Family maid and their Driver

A) Paeng and lopeng
B) Guido and Amada
C) Amada and entoy

58. Who is the static character in the story "The summer solstice"?

A) Don paeng
B) Guido
C) Ponya lopeng

59. What does the word "reflection" symbolized in the story "The day the dancers came"?

A) Fil's burden and sufferings
B) Fil's insecurity or self consciousness
C) Fil's joy and happiness

60. What was the main theme in the story "the day the dancers came?"

A) Embracing and living up the present. Time and memory are the real evil
B) The importance of cultural festivals
C) The joy of friendship

61. In the story the Bread of Salt. At the end of the story, what does the protagonist realize about his dreams of Aida

A) They are unrealistic
B) He needs to work harder
C) They will come true with time

62. How old is the protagonist based on the story?

A) 33
B) 32
C) 34

63. In the story of The Virgin. What is Miss Mijares's age and marital status in the story?

A) 34, widowed
B) 34, engaged
C) 34, unmarried

64. Where is the setting of the story?

A) PLACEMENT OFFICE/ CANADA
B) PLACEMENT OFFICE/ AMERICA
C) PLACEMENT OFFICE/ PHILIPPINES

65. Who is the foreman of the woodcraft section?

A) ATO
B) ATONG
C) ATOM

66. This object represents Miss Mijares own aspirations and dreams which have been broken and left in a state of disrepair.

A) PAPERWEIGHT
B) LIGHTWEIGHT
C) OVERWEIGHT

67. In the story of The Virgin. What is the job of Miss Mirajes??

A) none of the above
B) MANAGER
C) INTERVIEWER

68. In the story of The Virgin. What is the primary focus of Miss Mijares in the story?

A) Seeking personal fame and success
B) Caring for her mother and family.
C) Traveling the world

69. In the story the Bread of Salt. What is the protagonist's daily responsibility?

A) Buying panderegla
B) Buying pande monggo
C) Buying pandesal

70. In the story the Bread of Salt. What does the old Spanish house represent for the protagonist?

A) His family past
B) Social class and the life he desires
C) A place of comfort

71. In the story of The Virgin. How does society perceive Miss Mijares due to her marital status?

A) With indifference
B) With gossip and judgment
C) With admiration

72. The story highlights the limitations imposed upon women in the consequences of denying one's true self.

A) NOT SURE
B) TRUE
C) FALSE

73. In the story the Bread of Salt. Who does the protagonist admire and dream about?

A) Aida
B) His aunt
C) His teacher

74. In the story the Bread of Salt. How old is the protagonist in the story?

A) 13
B) 14
C) 12

75. What event marks the climax of "The Mats"?

A) The family's decision to sell the old house, signifying their acceptance of change and their move towards a new chapter
B) The revelation that Mr. Angeles had ordered additional mats for his deceased children, creating a poignant moment of remembrance
C) The arrival of the new mats, symbolizing the family's growth and prosperity

76. In the story "At war's end", What causes Virgilio's inner disturbance?

A) Guilt over his family's wealth and tenants' poverty
B) A love affair
C) The pressure of academic expectations

77. The photograph in the story "The Mats" symbolizes what?

A) Preservation of memories and enduring the presence of loved ones
B) Memories and remembrance
C) Family's love

78. Who are the main characters in the story "The Mats"?

A) Mr. & Mrs. Angelles
B) Mr. & Mrs. Arcellana
C) Mr. & Mrs. Angeles

79. In the story of " The Mats", What are the extra mats that Mr. Angeles reveals for?

A) Their deceased children
B) Special occasions
C) Family pets

80. In the story "At war's end", What is the main setting of the story?

A) A small town in America
B) A university campus
C) A city in the Philippines during WWII

81. In the story "At war's end", Who invites the guests to the dinner party?

A) Virgilio Serrano
B) Don Pepe
C) Nestor Gallego

82. Who is the protagonist of the story "At war's end"?

A) Virgillo Serrano
B) Virgilio Serrano
C) Vergilio Serrano

83. What is the significance of the mats in the story?

A) They are a symbol of the family's wealth
B) They are a source of conflict between the characters
C) They represent the family's history and tradition

84. In the story "At war's end", Which character represents the burden of wealth and societal expectations?

A) Nestor
B) Virgilio
C) Don Pepe

85. In the story "At war's end", What does Virgilio's dinner party suggest about his character?

A) He enjoys solitude
B) He feels isolated despite being surrounded by friends
C) He seeks to impress others

86. In the story "At war's end", What is the ultimate message conveyed through Virgilio's actions in the story?

A) The struggle with personal identity amid societal expectations
B) Education is the key to success
C) Wealth leads to happiness

87. In the story "At war's end", What tragic outcome does the story culminate in?

A) The loss of property
B) The death of Virgilio
C) Family feud

88. What is the most important lesson to be learned from the story "The Mats"?

A) The importance of family and tradition
B) Enduring the power of family love and remembrance, even in the face of loss and change
C) The importance of holding into the past

89. In the story "At war's end", How does Nestor perceive his relationship with Virgilio?

A) As a friendship marked by emotional distance
B) As a romantic interest
C) As one of rivalry

90. Which of the following best describes the denouement of "The Mats"?

A) The story ends with a sense of closure and resolution, leaving the reader feeling hopeful about the future
B) The denouement highlights the family's resilience and their ability to overcome their losses
C) The ending emphasizes the enduring nature of family love despite the changes and losses they have faced

91. In the story "The Mats", what are the special gifts that Mr. Angeles brought for his family?

A) Personalized nets with their names
B) Personalized mats with their names
C) Personalized maths with their names

92. What lesson does "The Mats" impart regarding loss and memory?

A) Honoring and remembering loved ones is essential
B) It is best to forget those we lose
C) Grief should be hidden and not expressed

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