1.
On his last night in Manila, Rizal rode about the city and its suburbs. He was accompanied by ___________.
Correct Answer
C. Soledad
Explanation
On his last night in Manila, Rizal rode about the city and its suburbs. He was accompanied by his sister Soledad.
2.
When did Rizal leave for Spain to complete his university studies and improve his knowledge of arts & sciences and his God-given talents?
Correct Answer
C. May 3, 1882
Explanation
Rizal left for Spain on May 3, 1882 to complete his university studies and enhance his knowledge of arts and sciences, as well as develop his God-given talents.
3.
Rizal's departure for Spain was kept secret, but the following below knew that Jose was leaving EXCEPT
Correct Answer
A. His parents
Explanation
Except for his parents, Rizal's departure for Spain was kept secret from everyone in his life.
4.
In Singapore, Rizal boarded this French steamer named __________, which was sailing to Europe.
Correct Answer
E. Djemnah
Explanation
Rizal boarded the French steamer named Djemnah in Singapore, which was sailing to Europe.
5.
On board the steamer bound for Europe, Jose Rizal attempted to speak French with other passengers but they had difficulty understanding him. He tried different approaches to try and communicate with the other passengers, speaking in different ways except:
Correct Answer
D. Speak it with German and Greek
Explanation
Rizal did not try to speak German and Greek but tried different languages and movements to communicate with other passengers.
6.
Where did Rizal hear mass on the sunrise of his embarkation date to Madrid, Spain?
Correct Answer
A. Sto. Domingo Church
Explanation
Rizal heard mass at Sto. Domingo Church on the sunrise of his embarkation date to Madrid, Spain.
7.
On June 2, 1882, Rizal arrived in the city of ___________and the beautiful moonlight of this picturesque city reminded him of his family and Calamba.
Correct Answer
E. Suez
Explanation
Rizal arrived in the city of Suez on June 2, 1882. The beautiful moonlight of this picturesque city reminded him of his family and Calamba.
8.
Rizal landed to see the interesting spots of ____________, the Mediterranean terminal of Suez Canal, where he heard the multi-racial residents speaking a babel of tongues.
Correct Answer
B. Port Said
Explanation
Rizal landed in Port Said, the Mediterranean terminal of the Suez Canal, to see the interesting spots and observe the multi-racial residents speaking different languages.
9.
In his two-day sojourn in the English colony of Singapore, what did Rizal particularly admire?
Correct Answer
C. The confidence which natives of Singapore seemed to have in their government
Explanation
Rizal particularly admired the confidence which natives of Singapore seemed to have in their government. This suggests that Rizal observed a sense of trust and belief in the government among the people of Singapore during his visit. This admiration could stem from Rizal's own aspirations for good governance and his desire to see the same level of confidence in the Filipino government.
10.
Who was the editor of Diariong Tagalog who congratulated Rizal for his article and requested him for some more?
Correct Answer
C. Francisco Calvo
Explanation
Francisco Calvo was the editor of Diariong Tagalog who congratulated Rizal for his article and requested him for some more.
11.
What was the name of the article that Rizal wrote in Diariong Tagalog urging his compatriots to love their fatherland just like his prize-winning A La Juventud Filipina?
Correct Answer
E. Amor Patrio
Explanation
In this question, the correct answer is "Amor Patrio". This article was written by Rizal in Diariong Tagalog and it urged his compatriots to love their fatherland, just like his prize-winning A La Juventud Filipina.
12.
What was the name of the article that Rizal wrote in Madrid on November 29, 1882 which was returned to him because the Diariong Tagalog ceased publication?
Correct Answer
D. Revista de Madrid
Explanation
Rizal wrote an article in Madrid on November 29, 1882. However, the article was returned to him because the Diariong Tagalog ceased publication. The correct answer, "Revista de Madrid," suggests that Rizal's article was intended for this publication in Madrid.
13.
Rizal visited ___________ (in Marseilles) where Dante (hero of the Count of Monte Cristo) was imprisoned.
Correct Answer
B. Chateau d' If
Explanation
Rizal visited Chateau d' If in Marseilles where Dante (hero of the Count of Monte Cristo) was imprisoned.
14.
Naples: Italy; Marseilles: France; Port-Bou:__________
Correct Answer
A. Spain
Explanation
The given question is asking for a city that is associated with a specific country, similar to how Naples is associated with Italy and Marseilles is associated with France. Therefore, the correct answer is Spain, as Port-Bou is a city located in Spain.
15.
Filipinos in Barcelona, some of whom were Rizal's schoolmates in Ateneo, gave him a party at their favorite café in __________.
Correct Answer
B. Plaza de Cataluna
Explanation
Filipinos in Barcelona, who were Rizal's school mates in Ateneo, organized a party for him at their favorite café in Plaza de Cataluna.
16.
While sojourning in Barcelona, Rizal received a sad news about the dreadful breakout of___________ that was ravaging Manila and other provinces.
Correct Answer
E. Cholera
Explanation
While Rizal was in Barcelona, he received news about a devastating outbreak of cholera that was affecting Manila and other provinces. Cholera is a highly contagious and potentially deadly disease caused by the ingestion of contaminated food or water. The outbreak of cholera would have been a significant concern for Rizal, as it posed a serious threat to the health and well-being of the people in his home country.
17.
On November 3, 1882, Rizal enrolled in Universidad Central de Madrid (Central University of Madrid) in what two additional courses?
Correct Answer
A. pHilosopHy and Letters & Medicine
Explanation
The 2 other courses Riza enrolled in were Medicine and Philosophy and Letters. Rizal took these courses aside from his studies of painting and sculpture at the Academy of San Carlos, private instruction in French, German, and English, as well as fencing and shooting at the Hall of Arms of Sanz y Carbonell.
18.
Rizal invested his three pesetas (peseta was the currency of Spain between 1869 and 2002) on __________.
Correct Answer
A. A lottery ticket
Explanation
Rizal invested his three pesetas on a lottery ticket.
19.
The historic waterway Suez Canal, which was traversed by Rizal for 5 days, was constructed by the famous Frenchman named __________.
Correct Answer
B. Ferdinand de Lesseps
Explanation
Ferdinand de Lesseps is the correct answer because he was the famous Frenchman who was responsible for the construction of the historic waterway, the Suez Canal. Rizal traversed the canal for 5 days, making de Lesseps the most likely candidate for the correct answer.
20.
Who was the liberal-minded Spaniard and Civil Governor of Manila (during General Carlos Ma. de la Torre's administration) whose home Rizal used to visit every Saturday evening because the hero was lonely in Madrid?
Correct Answer
D. Don Pablo Ortega y Rey
Explanation
Don Pablo Ortega y Rey was the liberal-minded Spaniard and Civil Governor of Manila during General Carlos Ma. de la Torre's administration. Rizal used to visit his home every Saturday evening because he felt lonely in Madrid.
21.
On August 22, 1883, Rizal wrote a lovely poem entitled A la Senorita C.O. y R. Who was he dedicating the poem to?
Correct Answer
C. Consuelo
Explanation
Rizal was dedicating the poem "A la Senorita C.O. y R." to Consuelo.
22.
Shortly after Rizal's arrival in Madrid, he joined the Society of Spaniards and Filipinos, in which the members of the society requested him to write a poem, which he entitled Me Piden Versos(They Asked Me for Verses). What's the name of the organization?
Correct Answer
A. Circulo Hispano-Filipino
Explanation
Shortly after Rizal's arrival in Madrid, he joined the Society of Spaniards and Filipinos, in which the members of the society requested him to write a poem, which he entitled "Me Piden Versos" (They Asked Me for Verses). The correct answer is Circulo Hispano-Filipino, as this was the name of the organization that Rizal joined.
23.
Rizal, as lover of books, was able to build up a fair-sized private library. Who was the owner of the second-hand book store where Rizal purchased books from?
Correct Answer
E. Señor Roses
24.
In 1883, Rizal joined the Masonic Lodge Acacia and his Masonic name was Dimasalang. On November 15, 1890, he became a Master Mason in _________.
Correct Answer
E. Lodge Solidaridad
Explanation
Rizal joined the Masonic Lodge Acacia in 1883 and his Masonic name was Dimasalang. The question asks about the lodge in which he became a Master Mason. The correct answer is Lodge Solidaridad, as it is the only option given that mentions a lodge.
25.
At the National Exposition of Fine Arts in Madrid in 1884, joined by many painters in Europe in that art competition, Luna won first prize (gold medal) for his __________.
Correct Answer
B. Spolarium
Explanation
Luna won the first prize (gold medal) at the National Exposition of Fine Arts in Madrid in 1884 for his artwork called "Spolarium".
26.
Rizal graduated with a degree of Licentiate in Medicine in June 1884 at Universidad Central de Madrid as well as a degree of Licentiate in Philosophy and Letters with the rating of __________.
Correct Answer
D. Sobrasaliente (excellent)
Explanation
Rizal graduated with a degree of Licentiate in Philosophy and Letters with the rating of "sobrasaliente" which means excellent. This indicates that Rizal performed exceptionally well in his studies and achieved the highest rating possible for his degree.
27.
After Rizal completed his studies in Madrid, he went to Paris and Germany in order to specialize in ___________.
Correct Answer
C. OpHthalmology
Explanation
He took Doctorate of Medicine in Universidad Central de Madrid in 1884-1885 but but he was not awarded such.
28.
After completing his studies at Universidad Central de Madrid, on his way to Paris for further studies in Ophthalmology, he stopped at Barcelona to visit his friend named ___________, a medical student and a member of a rich family of San Miguel, Bulacan.
Correct Answer
A. Maximo Viola
Explanation
The correct answer is Maximo Viola. The passage states that the person stopped at Barcelona to visit his friend named Maximo Viola, who is a medical student. This information matches with the option Maximo Viola, making it the correct answer.
29.
During his week long stay in Paris, Rizal befriended _________ the editor of La Publicidad.
Correct Answer
D. Señor Eusebio Corominas
30.
Who was the owner of La Publicidad and a statesman whom Rizal made a crayon sketch of when he went to Paris.
Correct Answer
A. Don Miguel Morayta
Explanation
Don Miguel Morayta was the owner of La Publicidad and a statesman whom Rizal made a crayon sketch of when he went to Paris.