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1st_quarter_21st Cen._Stem 12_ Mondarte
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  • 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) III and IV
B) I and II
C) I and IV
D) II and III
  • 2. Oral Literature are recited and transferred by word of mouth such as:
    I. Prose
    II. Riddle
    III. Folk songs
    IV. Poetry
A) III and IV
B) I and IV
C) I and II
D) II and III
  • 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) Folk songs
B) Riddle
C) Poetry
D) Tanaga
  • 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) Tanaga
B) Riddle
C) Poetry
D) Folk songs
  • 5. 6.
    What Genre of Literary works “The Moro-moro play” Belong?
A) RECREATIONAL PLAYS
B) RELIGIOUS PLAYS
C) PRAYERS and RELIGIOUS BOOKS
D) PROPER DECORUM
  • 6. 7.
    During the Spanish colonization period (mid-16th – late 19th century), What Literary works is an example of Corrido?
A) “Pagsusulatan ng Dalawang Binibini na si Urbana at si Feliza”
B) Ibong Adarna (by Francisco “Balagtas” Baltazar)
C) Florante at Laura (by Francisco “Balagtas” Baltazar)
D) Ninay (by Pedro Paterno).
  • 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) Noli Me Tangere
B) Zarzuela
C) Bayok
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) A.Love of a mother
D) B.death 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) 7
B) 5
C) 6
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) III
B) II
C) I
D) All of them
  • 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) For them, poetry was relevant to making meaningful communication.
B) All of the above
C) They knew that language is a systematic means of communicating by sounds.
D) They were aware of the aesthetic and rhythmic qualities of language.
  • 14. _____________ is a writer from Palawan who advocates the use if Cuyonon Language among millennials.
A) Rex Nepomuceno
B) Susan Evangelista
C) Hipolito Mallen Berano
D) Lynette Dela Cruz
  • 15. Who wrote the poems “Binyagang bayan” and “Elena”?
A) Rowena P. Festin
B) Rex Nepomuceno
C) Norman A. Novio
D) Jose Dalisay Jr.
  • 16. What type of fiction Jose Dalisay Jr. wrote which entitle “Cypraea Leucodon”?
A) Flash fiction
B) Horror
C) Science fiction
D) Non-fiction
  • 17. Susan Evangelista wrote the flash fiction entitled “Adultery”, which talks about what?
A) It is about the conversation of a mother and her children about what “covet” mean.
B) It is about abortion.
C) It is about Mining and what happened after the disaster in Marinduque.
D) 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”.
  • 18. What Filipino Values in being portrayed in “Resembling the Lone Ranger and Tonto”?
A) Makakalikasan
B) Maka-diyos
C) Makabansa
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) Modern political speeches
D) Epic storytelling of heroes and moral lessons
  • 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) Present it as a weather forecast
B) Change it into a farming manual
C) Turn it into a short film showing Christian-Muslim unity and dialogue
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) list of different cellphone model
C) A factual report about computer history
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) A simple weather forecast
B) Daily shopping lists of families
C) Heroic deeds and adventures that reflect cultural values
D) Step-by-step instructions in cooking
  • 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 focus only on romance stories.
C) Both are used only for entertainment with no cultural lessons.
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 are outdated sayings with no relevance today.
C) They serve only as jokes with no deeper meaning.
D) They guide people’s behavior and teach morals in daily life.
  • 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 used only as tools for gossip.
C) They were created mainly to waste time.
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 are too long to read so they don’t matter.
B) Epics still inspire values like bravery, loyalty, and sacrifice that are important today.
C) Epics are only for ancient Filipinos, not modern readers.
D) Epics are only useful for memorization activities.
  • 28. If you were to evaluate the role of folk songs in precolonial life, which statement is most accurate?
A) They were created only to put children to sleep.
B) They contained no meaning, just melodies.
C) They were forbidden in community gatherings.
D) They expressed people’s emotions, traditions, and everyday experiences.
  • 29. What do fables in precolonial literature usually aim to explain?
A) Exact historical timelines of leaders
B) Foreign languages and alphabets
C) Weather predictions for farming
D) Moral lessons about human behavior using animal characters
  • 30. How do precolonial literary forms like epics, myths, and songs help us today?
A) They give insight into Filipino identity, traditions, and ways of life
B) They help us memorize difficult formulas
C) They serve no purpose in modern society
D) They only provide scientific data from the past
  • 31. How should the value of the Pasyon be judged in Filipino religious and cultural life?
A) It reinforced devotion by narrating Christ’s passion, death, and resurrection.
B) It had no relevance outside church settings.
C) It focused only on humor.
D) It was only useful as a political propaganda.
  • 32. How did the introduction of public education under the Americans influence the themes of Philippine literature?
A) It erased all local languages from literature
B) It encouraged themes of nationalism, democracy, and social reform
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) Journalism (newspapers and magazines)
B) Riddles
C) Proverbs
D) Folk epics
  • 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) II, III, IV
B) I,II,IV
C) I, II, III
D) I, III, IV
  • 36. How can contemporary literature be applied in understanding present-day issues such as climate change?
A) By memorizing myths and legends
B) By ignoring environmental themes in literature
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) Deep emotions, values, and advice through rhythmic verses
B) Religious sermons and rituals
C) Instructions for farming and fishing
D) Humor and satire about government
  • 38. Which is of the following is NOT a multimedia format that a learner can use to interpret literary texts?
A) Tag cloud
B) Text Tula
C) Slogan
D) Blog
  • 39. It is an electronic medium for recording, copying, replaying, broadcasting
    and displaying of moving visual media.
A) mind mapping
B) video
C) PT presentation
D) tag cloud
  • 40. Which Microsoft Office application can a learner use to create a slideshow
    presentation?
A) PowerPoint
B) Word
C) Excel
D) Paint
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