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