1st_quarter_21st Cen._Stem 12_ Mondarte
  • 1. Which of the following is under the Written Literature? What are those two types?
    I. Prose
    II. Riddle

    III. Folk songs


    IV. Poetry
A) II and III
B) I and II
C) I and IV
D) III and IV
  • 2. Oral Literature are recited and transferred by word of mouth such as:
    I. Prose
    II. Riddle
    III. Folk songs
    IV. Poetry
A) I and II
B) III and IV
C) II and III
D) I and IV
  • 3. It is a folk speech which is a form of entertainment where a phrase requires creativity in structure and poses as a puzzle to be answered.
A) Riddle
B) Poetry
C) Tanaga
D) Folk songs
  • 4. Which of the following is a form of poetry written in four lines and 7 syllables? This expresses a view or a value of the world.
A) Folk songs
B) Poetry
C) Tanaga
D) Riddle
  • 5. 6.
    What Genre of Literary works “The Moro-moro play” Belong?
A) PRAYERS and RELIGIOUS BOOKS
B) RECREATIONAL PLAYS
C) PROPER DECORUM
D) RELIGIOUS PLAYS
  • 6. 7.
    During the Spanish colonization period (mid-16th – late 19th century), What Literary works is an example of Corrido?
A) Ninay (by Pedro Paterno).
B) “Pagsusulatan ng Dalawang Binibini na si Urbana at si Feliza”
C) Ibong Adarna (by Francisco “Balagtas” Baltazar)
D) Florante at Laura (by Francisco “Balagtas” Baltazar)
  • 7. During the Spanish colonization period (mid-16th – late 19th century), What Literary works is an example of AWIT?
A) Florante at Laura (by Francisco “Balagtas” Baltazar)
B) “Pagsusulatan ng Dalawang Binibini na si Urbana at si Feliza”
C) Ninay (by Pedro Paterno).
D) Ibong Adarna (by Francisco “Balagtas” Baltazar)
  • 8. Which of the following is a form of theater/drama introduced during Spanish colonization?
A) Bayok
B) Zarzuela
C) Noli Me Tangere
D) Doctrina Cristiana
  • 9. NANAY (Norbert C. Lartec)
    Pagpanaw niya’y buhay
    Paghikbi, paghalakhak
    Paghihirap, pagsikhay
    Sa bunsong nililiyag

    What is the central theme of the tanaga?
A) love of a child to his/her mother
B) the sacrifices of a mother
C) B.death of a mother
D) A.Love of a mother
  • 10. NANAY (Norbert C. Lartec)
    Pagpanaw niya’y buhay
    Paghikbi, paghalakhak
    Paghihirap, pagsikhay
    Sa bunsong nililiyag

    How many syllables compose each line of the tanaga?
A) 6
B) 7
C) 5
D) 8
  • 11. Which of the following is NOT a literary award giving body in the Philippines?
A) Philippines Free Press Literary Awards
B) Don Carlos Palanca Memorial Awards
C) Home Life and Panorama literary awards
D) Palme d'Or, Grand Prix
  • 12. NANAY (Norbert C. Lartec)
    Pagpanaw niya’y buhay
    Paghikbi, paghalakhak
    Paghihirap, pagsikhay
    Sa bunsong nililiyag

    Based on the above example, which of the following best describes tanaga?
    I.
    It is a short poem.

    II. It has a rhyme scheme

    III. It follows a syllabication pattern.
A) All of them
B) III
C) II
D) I
  • 13. NANAY (Norbert C. Lartec)
    Pagpanaw niya’y buhay
    Paghikbi, paghalakhak
    Paghihirap, pagsikhay
    Sa bunsong nililiyag

    What does “tanaga” reflect on the linguistic knowledge of our ancestors?
A) All of the above
B) They knew that language is a systematic means of communicating by sounds.
C) They were aware of the aesthetic and rhythmic qualities of language.
D) For them, poetry was relevant to making meaningful communication.
  • 14. _____________ is a writer from Palawan who advocates the use if Cuyonon Language among millennials.
A) Hipolito Mallen Berano
B) Rex Nepomuceno
C) Susan Evangelista
D) Lynette Dela Cruz
  • 15. Who wrote the poems “Binyagang bayan” and “Elena”?
A) Jose Dalisay Jr.
B) Norman A. Novio
C) Rowena P. Festin
D) Rex Nepomuceno
  • 16. What type of fiction Jose Dalisay Jr. wrote which entitle “Cypraea Leucodon”?
A) Non-fiction
B) Horror
C) Science fiction
D) Flash fiction
  • 17. Susan Evangelista wrote the flash fiction entitled “Adultery”, which talks about what?
A) It is about abortion.
B) about a farmer’s hurried desire to go home after a hard day’s labor in the rice field. He wanted to go home promptly not because of the nightfall but because he longs for his small dwelling which to him is “full of joy and love”.
C) It is about Mining and what happened after the disaster in Marinduque.
D) It is about the conversation of a mother and her children about what “covet” mean.
  • 18. What Filipino Values in being portrayed in “Resembling the Lone Ranger and Tonto”?
A) Makakalikasan
B) Makabansa
C) Maka-diyos
D) Maka-tao
  • 19. If you were to create a modern adaptation of Doctrina Christiana, which approach would be most appropriate to preserve its original purpose?
  • 20. If you were asked to design a stage play inspired by corridos and awit, which element should you highlight to retain their original essence?
A) Instructions for farming techniques
B) Random daily life conversations
C) Epic storytelling of heroes and moral lessons
D) Modern political speeches
  • 21. If you were to design a modern learning module based on Spanish-era plays like moro-moro, how would you creatively present it?
A) Turn it into a short film showing Christian-Muslim unity and dialogue
B) Change it into a farming manual
C) Present it as a weather forecast
D) Rewrite it as a science experiment
  • 22. If you were to compose a modern riddle (bugtong) inspired by technology, which would best follow the precolonial tradition?
A) A short puzzle describing an object in symbolic words
B) A factual report about computer history
C) list of different cellphone model
D) A long essay explaining a gadget’s purpose
  • 23. Imagine you are tasked to create a new epic for your community. What key element should you highlight to make it similar to precolonial epics?
A) Step-by-step instructions in cooking
B) A simple weather forecast
C) Heroic deeds and adventures that reflect cultural values
D) Daily shopping lists of families
  • 24. A student compares precolonial epics to modern superhero films. Which is the best evaluation of their similarity?
A) Both feature heroes with extraordinary strength and values important to their society.
B) Both are used only for entertainment with no cultural lessons.
C) Both focus only on romance stories.
D) Both avoid teaching morals.
  • 25. Which judgment best explains the cultural value of precolonial proverbs (salawikain)?
A) They were made only to entertain children.
B) They serve only as jokes with no deeper meaning.
C) They guide people’s behavior and teach morals in daily life.
D) They are outdated sayings with no relevance today.
  • 26. A teacher asks students to assess why riddles (bugtong) were important in the community. Which is the best evaluation?
A) They only confuse people with unnecessary puzzles.
B) They were created mainly to waste time.
C) They were used only as tools for gossip.
D) They sharpen critical thinking and creativity through wordplay.
  • 27. A student claims that precolonial epics have no relevance today. Which is the best counterargument?
A) Epics still inspire values like bravery, loyalty, and sacrifice that are important today.
B) Epics are only for ancient Filipinos, not modern readers.
C) Epics are only useful for memorization activities.
D) Epics are too long to read so they don’t matter.
  • 28. If you were to evaluate the role of folk songs in precolonial life, which statement is most accurate?
A) They expressed people’s emotions, traditions, and everyday experiences.
B) They were forbidden in community gatherings.
C) They contained no meaning, just melodies.
D) They were created only to put children to sleep.
  • 29. What do fables in precolonial literature usually aim to explain?
A) Exact historical timelines of leaders
B) Weather predictions for farming
C) Moral lessons about human behavior using animal characters
D) Foreign languages and alphabets
  • 30. How do precolonial literary forms like epics, myths, and songs help us today?
A) They only provide scientific data from the past
B) They help us memorize difficult formulas
C) They give insight into Filipino identity, traditions, and ways of life
D) They serve no purpose in modern society
  • 31. How should the value of the Pasyon be judged in Filipino religious and cultural life?
A) It was only useful as a political propaganda.
B) It reinforced devotion by narrating Christ’s passion, death, and resurrection.
C) It focused only on humor.
D) It had no relevance outside church settings.
  • 32. How did the introduction of public education under the Americans influence the themes of Philippine literature?
A) It encouraged themes of nationalism, democracy, and social reform
B) It erased all local languages from literature
C) It led to more works about ancient gods and rituals
D) It caused writers to focus only on entertainment and leisure
  • 33. Which of the following best differentiates the literary purpose of Spanish “religious literature” and American “educational literature”?
A) Spanish literature promoted democracy, while American literature promoted colonial rule
B) Spanish literature was purely fictional, while American literature was non-fictional
C) Spanish literature focused on spreading Catholic faith, while American literature emphasized intellectual growth and civic education
D) Spanish literature was oral, while American literature was entirely written
  • 34. Which literary form became a major avenue for Filipinos to express opinions and ideas during the American period?
A) Proverbs
B) Folk epics
C) Journalism (newspapers and magazines)
D) Riddles
  • 35. Poets during that time were categorized by three:

    I. Poets of the Heart (Makata ng Puso)
    II. Poets of Life (Makata ng Buhay)
    III. Poets of the Stage (Makata ng Tanghalan)
    IV Poets of the Experience (Makata ng karanasan)
A) I, II, III
B) I, III, IV
C) I,II,IV
D) II, III, IV
  • 36. How can contemporary literature be applied in understanding present-day issues such as climate change?
A) By ignoring environmental themes in literature
B) By memorizing myths and legends
C) By retelling foreign folktales only
D) By analyzing and writing eco-poetry and essays addressing environmental concerns
  • 37. The Ambahan of the Mangyan from Mindoro is a form of poetry. What does it mainly express?
A) Religious sermons and rituals
B) Deep emotions, values, and advice through rhythmic verses
C) Humor and satire about government
D) Instructions for farming and fishing
  • 38. Which is of the following is NOT a multimedia format that a learner can use to interpret literary texts?
A) Text Tula
B) Tag cloud
C) Blog
D) Slogan
  • 39. It is an electronic medium for recording, copying, replaying, broadcasting
    and displaying of moving visual media.
A) video
B) PT presentation
C) mind mapping
D) tag cloud
  • 40. Which Microsoft Office application can a learner use to create a slideshow
    presentation?
A) Paint
B) PowerPoint
C) Word
D) Excel
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