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