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CONTEMPORARY WORLD- EL FILIBUSTERISMO
Contributed by: Edillo
  • 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) a. Love and romance
B) c. Harmony between Filipinos and Spaniards
C) d. Purely educational reforms
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) b. Kabesang Tales revealed the plot
C) d. Padre Florentino warned the authorities
D) c. Isagani threw the lamp into the river
  • 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) C. Trio Padre
B) b.Zamora
C) d. MaJoJa
D) a. GomBurZa
  • 4. He was Rizal’s friend who helped him publish El Filibusterismo in Ghent, Belgium, by lending financial assistance.
A) c. Jose Laurel
B) d. Ramon Magsaysay
C) a. Valentine Ventura
D) b. Maximo Mariano
  • 5. Where was El Filibusterismo published in 1891 despite financial struggles?
A) b. Paris
B) c. Madrid
C) a. Belgium
D) d. Spain
  • 6. Who is Simoun in El Filibusterismo?
A) b. A young student inspired by reform
B) c. A wealthy jeweler and Crisostomo Ibarra in disguise
C) a. A friar who symbolizes faith
D) d. A corrupt Spanish official
  • 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) c. True change requires moral integrity, not vengeance.
C) b. Betrayal is inevitable in every revolution.
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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