PRETEST

Elegy. 1. A lyric poem or a song for mourning or for death is called .

Methology 2. is a form of narrative literature that includes stories of gods and goddesses,
supernatural elements and supernatural powers.
Baybayin 3. Before it was termed as alibata, the early form of writing of our ancestors was
the .
Doctrina Christiana 4. The first book published in the Philippines is entitled .
Graciano Lopez Jaena 5. is considered the “great orator” of the Propaganda Movement
Haiku. 6. A Japanese Literature consisting of three lines with seventeen syllables and uses
nature as topic is .
Negritos. 7. are the first aboriginal settlers in the Philippines.
Hinilawod 8. An epic from Panay that recounts the story of the exploits of the three Demigod
brothers namely Labaw Dongon, Humadapnon and Dumalapdap is entitled .
Graciano Lopez Jaena 9. The first editor of La Solidaridad was .
Litera. 10. Literature came from the word , which means letter.
Christianity11. During the first part of the Spanish Colonization, the focus of literature was on

Epistolary. 12. A story put together through an exchange of letters like the Urbana and Felisa is
called
Vocubulario de Lengua Tagala 13. The first tagalog dictionary written by Fr. Pedro de San
Buenaventura is called
.
Passion of Christ 14. A literature in written form that describes the life and sufferings of Jesus
Christ was the .
Nativity of Jesus 15. The presentation of the search of Virgin Mary and St. Joseph for the shelter
wherein to deliver the baby Jesus was termed as .
Florante at Laura16. One of Francisco Baltazar’s masterpiece that describes the tyranny in the
kingdom of Albanya is entitled .
American soldiers 17. During the American Period, were the American soldiers who became
the teachers of the Filipinos.
Lope K. Santos 18. is Literary known as the “Father of the National Language Grammar”.
Jose Rizal. 19. is popularly known as “The Great Writer of the Propaganda.” Movement”.
Moro -moro. 20. A dramatic play depicting the triumph of the Christians over the Muslims
is the .

II. Multiple Choice. Read each sentence carefully. Write the letter of you answer on
the space provided before each number. (40 points)
A 1. These are stories based on writer’s imagination.
A. Fiction B. Non-Fiction C. Poetry D. Headline
C 2. Below are the examples of Non-Fiction except:
A. Newspaper B. Speech C. Plays D. Histories
D 3. This Narrative Poetry has a lengthy narrative poem in elevated language celebrating the
adventures and achievements of a legendary or traditional hero
A. Ballad B. Metrical Tales C. Allegory D. Epic
A 4. It is a short analytic, descriptive, or interpretive piece of literary or journalistic prose
dealing with a specific topic.
A. Essay B. Drama C. Farce D. Pantomine
B 5. Haiku:Lyric Potry ; :Drama
A. Sonnet B. Elegy C. Ode D. Farce
B 6. A type of Poetry that describes important details in life following the order of events
either real or imaginary
A. Dramatic B. Narrative C. Fiction D. Non-Fiction
B 7. Literature and are closely interrelated. In discovering the history of race, the
feelings, aspirations, customs, and traditions of a people are sure to be included...which are
written in literature.
A. Koran B. History C. Odyssey D. Comedy
C 8. It is written with rhythm and is organized in lines and groups lines called stanzas.
A. Oration B. Plays C. Poetry D. Epics
B 9. A tale composed of a long rambling love story in verse-centered around the adventure
of knights and lords and their royal ladies during the age of chivalry
A. Metrical Allegory B. Metrical Romance C. Metrical Tales D. Ballad
A 10. It is serious lyric poetry which commemorates important public events
A. Ode B. Haiku C. Sonnet D. Elegy
 D 11. The approach which is concerned with content and values. The approach is as old as
literature itself, for literature is a traditional mode of imparting morality, philosophy, and
religion.
A. Post-Colonialism B. Ethical Criticism C. Modernism D. Cultural Criticism
C 12. This critical approach focuses on a work of literature primarily as an expression, in
fictional form, of the state of mind and the structure of personality of the individual author.
A. New Criticism B. Deconstruction C. Psychological Criticism D. Archetypal
A 13. It emphasizes on how literary works are products of the economic and ideological
determinants specific to that era.
A. Queer Theory B. Historical Criticism C. Feminist Criticism D. Marxist Criticism
D 14. Focuses on recurrent narrative designs, patterns of action, character types, or images
which are said to be identifiable in a wide variety of literary works, myths, dreams, and even
ritualized modes of behavior.
A. Archetypal B. Deconstruction C. Feminist D. Modernist
C. 15. Focuses on the reader (or "audience") and his or her experience of a literary work, in
contrast to other schools and theories that focus attention primarily on the author or the content
and form of the work.
A. Queer Theory B. Reader-Response C. Story Teller D. Humanitarian Criticism
D 16. Focuses on female representation in literature, paying attention to female points of
view, concerns, and values.
A. Marxist Criticism B. Feminist Criticism C. New Criticism D. Post-Modernism
A 17. The proper concern of literary criticism is not with the external circumstances or
effects or historical position of a work, but with a detailed consideration of the work itself as an
independent entity.
A. Modernist Criticism B. Reader-Response C. New criticism D. Queer Theory
A 18. This approach emphasizes “the recurrent universal patterns underlying most literary
works.” Combining the insights from anthropology, psychology, history, and comparative
religion.
A. Mythological Criticism B. Archetypal C. Post-Modernism D. Cultural Criticism
B 19. This criticism may consider race, gender, religion, ethnicity, sexuality or other
characteristics that separate individuals in society and potentially lead to one feeling or being
treated as “less than” another.
A. Mythic Criticism B. Historical Criticism C. Cultural Criticism D. Feminist Criticism
A 20. Focuses on the practice of reading a text in order to “subvert” or “undermine” the
assumption that the text can be interpreted coherently to have a universal determinate meaning.
 A. Deconstruction B. Modernist Criticism C. Queer Theory D. Post-Modernism
B. 21. The Prodigal Son: Parable; Noon, Ngayon at Bukas: Play; I am Filipino; Essay; The
Dead Stars: ____ .
A. Short story B. Novel C. History D. Epic
D. 22. Which of the following does not belong to the group?
A. Biography B. OrationC . Diary D. Epic
B 23. It is a form of literature that is handed down from one generation through the word of
mouth. A. Storytelling B. Visual C. Oral D. Interpretative

C. 24”Hindi hari, hindi pari, nagdadamit ng sari-sari” is an example of:

A. Epigram B. Chant C. Riddle D. Saying
C. 25. It is the way of writing of the early Filipinos.
A. Arabic B. Pre-hispanic C. Baybayin D. Alibata
B. 26. “Hinilawod” , an epic about the exploits of the three demigod brothers Labaw
Dunggon, Humadapnon, and Dumalapdap originated from which tribe?
A. Ifugao B. Visayan C. Manobo D. Subanon
B. 27. It is an object that was used by the early Filipinos to prevent strangers and wild
animals from intruding their houses and attacking them.
A. Door B. Batalan C. Ladder D. Jar
D. 28. Early Filipinos worshipped gods and goddesses before Catholicism and Islam were
introduced. They
worshipped the god of agriculture for bountiful harvest named:
A. Idiyanale B. Balangaw C. Lalahon D. Bathala
C. 29. It is a well-known folksong about harvest time.
A. Sitsiritsit B. Si Pilimon C. Leron leron sinta D. Dandansoy
D. 30. “Aanhin pa ang damu kung patay na ang kabayo” is an example of
A. Salawikain B. Sawikain C. Bulong D. Bugtong

C. 31. It is the region where the “Sugar bowl of the Philippines” is located.
A. Central Visayas B. Eastern Visayas C. Western Visayas D. Southern Visayas
A. 32. Albay is to Legaspi City; Negros Occidental is to Bacolod City; Antique is to .
A. Kalibo B. Jordan C. Roxas D. San Jose Buenavista
 C. 33. The story “Early Harvest” was set during the period of .
A. American B. Japanese C. Spanish D. Precolonization
A. 34. “Buwaon and Totoon” means .
1. Falsehood and truth C. Love and jealousy
2. Truth and falsehood D. Jealousy and love
D. 35. Why is Eastern Visayas popularly known for its historical sites?
A. It is where Magellan first landed. C. The battle between Lapulapu and
Magellan
B. It is where Homonhon and Limasawa located. D. It is where Magellan
died.
C. 36. What is being portrayed in the story “The Clay Pipe”?
A. Strong family ties C. bravery and selflessness
B. Sacrifices and hardships D. brotherhood and unity
C. 37. In the search for fortune, Bowaon and Totoon met some circumstances which
revealed the real behavior of both friends. The kind-hearted Bowaon showed good deeds to
those whom they met. In return, the helped him looked for the lost ring of the king.
A. eagle B. fish C. spirit D. daughter of the king
C. 38. In the story “White Horse of Alih”, why did Omar and Alih plan to kill people
during the celebration of Filipino-American Day?
A. To wash away their sins and gain respect C. To seek revenge against Americans
B. To let the people know that moros are powerful D. To be in paradise
C. 39. In the “Servant’s Girl” story, who is the “angel” whom Rosa referred to?
A. Pedro B. Sancho C. The Mistress D. None of the above
C. 40. In “Love in the Cornhusks”, it symbolizes danger of Tinang’s past dreams that if
she chose Amado, her child will be the one to suffer.
A. cornhusks B. carabao C. snake D. mud

III. MATCHING TYPE. Match the names of the Filipino authors in column A to their
famous works in column B. Write the letter of your choice on the space before each
number. (10 points).

Column A Column B
Points
E. 1. Estrella Alfon A. Wedding Dance
L. 2. Manuel Arguilla B. Footnote to the Youth
K. 3. Paz Marquez Benitez C. The Virgin
J. 4.Gregorio Brillantes D. Love in the Cornhusks
A. 5.Amador Dagiuo E. Servant Girl
F. 6.E. A. Enriquez F. The White Horse of Alih
D. 7. Aida L. Rivera-Ford G. The Clay Pipe
G. 8. Marcel Navarra H. Hinilawod
L. 9. Bienvenido Santos I. Early Harvest
B. 10.Jose Garcia Villa J. Faith, Love, Time, and Dr. Lazaro
K. Dead Star
L. Morning in Nagrebcan

IV. Read the following sentences carefully. Write TRUE if it expresses the correct
idea. If the statement is wrong, change the underlined word/s to make the
 sentences correct. Write your answer on the space provided before each number.
(10 points)

True. 1. On the year 1927, the modernization of the National language took place

Kulonace 2. Cenakulo is dramatic poetry that depicts the life and sufferings of Jesus Christ

True. 3. Stories with moral lessons that commonly used animals as characters are called
parables.
True 4. Lualhati Bautista is considered as the Mother of Modern Short Stories in the
Philippines
Jose Corazon de Jesus 5. One of the remarkable works of Lope K. Santos is entitled “Banaag at
Sikat”

True 6. “Fliptop battle” which popular to today’s youth is the modernized form of Balagtasan.
True 7. The blog site where the opinions of anyone can be freely expressed through the
internet.
True 8. Narrative poetry is the type of poetry presented on a stage in front of the audience.
True 9. “Ang Panday” is a masterpiece of Iñigo Ed Regalado, the “Poet of the Laborers”.
True 10. Epigrams are figurative language which have been customarily used and served as
laws or rules on good behaviour by our ancestors.