1.
Maalam na matandang tagapayo ng marurunong na mamamayan ng San Diego.
Correct Answer
A. Pilosopo Tasyo
Explanation
Piliposo Tasyo is the correct answer because the question is asking for the "matandang tagapayo ng marurunong na mamamayan ng San Diego" (wise advisor of the knowledgeable citizens of San Diego). Piliposo Tasyo is known for his wisdom and philosophical insights, making him the most suitable choice for this role. The other options, Kapitan Heneral, Kabesang Tales, and Dr. de Espadana, do not fit the description of a wise advisor.
2.
Isang babaeng nagpapanggap na Kastila kung kaya abot-abot ang kolorete sa mukha na may maling pangangastila.
Correct Answer
C. Donya Victorina
Explanation
The correct answer is Donya Victorina. This is because the passage mentions a woman who pretends to be Spanish (Kastila) and uses incorrect Spanish (maling pangangastila). Donya Victorina fits this description as she is a character in Jose Rizal's novel "Noli Me Tangere" who is known for her exaggerated attempts to appear European and her poor command of the Spanish language.
3.
Isang masintahing ina na ang kasalanan ay ang pagkakaroon ng asawang pabaya at malupit.
Correct Answer
A. Sisa
Explanation
Sisa is the correct answer because she is described as a strict and negligent mother who has a cruel and irresponsible husband. This is evident in the given statement which states that the sin of this authoritative mother is having a neglectful and cruel husband. The other options, Pia Alba, Donya Victorina, and Donya Consolacion, do not fit this description.
4.
Isang bangkero at magsasakang tumulong kay Ibarra para makilala ang kanyang bayan at ang mga suliranin nito.
Correct Answer
A. Elias
Explanation
Elias is the correct answer because he is described as a "bangkero at magsasaka" or a boatman and farmer. He helps Ibarra in order to introduce him to his country and its problems.
5.
Isang mangangalakal na taga-Binondo. Ama-amahan ni Maria Clara.
Correct Answer
D. Don Santiago de los Santos
Explanation
The given information states that the person is a merchant from Binondo and the father of Maria Clara. Among the given options, "Don Santiago de los Santos" is the most likely correct answer as it is a Spanish-sounding name that fits the description of a wealthy and influential character in the story. The other options do not have any specific connection to being a merchant or being related to Maria Clara.
6.
Isang kurang Pransiskano na napalipat ng ibang parokya matapos maglingkod na matagal na panahon sa San Diego.
Correct Answer
C. Padre Damaso
Explanation
The given statement mentions a Franciscan friar who was transferred to another parish after serving for a long time in San Diego. The correct answer, Padre Damaso, is a character from the novel "Noli Me Tangere" written by Jose Rizal. In the novel, Padre Damaso is portrayed as a corrupt and abusive friar who causes harm to the main characters. The information provided in the statement aligns with the background of Padre Damaso in the novel, making it the correct answer.
7.
Mutya ng San Diego. Kasintahan ni Juan Crisostomo Ibarra.
Correct Answer
D. Maria Clara
Explanation
Maria Clara is the correct answer because she is the love interest of Juan Crisostomo Ibarra in the novel "Noli Me Tangere" written by Jose Rizal. Maria Clara is portrayed as a symbol of purity and innocence, and her character represents the idealized Filipina woman during the Spanish colonial period in the Philippines. She is also known as the daughter of Kapitan Tiago and Doña Pia Alba.
8.
Paring nagkaroon ng lihim na pagtatangi kay Maria Clara.
Correct Answer
A. Padre Salvi
Explanation
Padre Salvi is the correct answer because he is known to have a secret admiration for Maria Clara in the novel "Noli Me Tangere" by Jose Rizal. Throughout the story, Padre Salvi's actions and behavior towards Maria Clara suggest that he has romantic feelings for her. This secret admiration adds a layer of complexity to the plot and contributes to the overall conflict in the novel.
9.
Matalik na kaagaw ng kura sa kapangyarihan sa San Diego.
Correct Answer
A. Alperes
Explanation
The correct answer is Alperes. In the given statement, it is mentioned that the kura has a close competitor for power in San Diego. Among the options given, Alperes is the only one that can be considered a competitor or rival to the kura. The other options, Don Filipo, Kapitan Heneral, and Tenyente Guevarra, do not fit the context of the statement and cannot be seen as direct competitors to the kura in terms of power.
10.
Kapatid ng taong madilaw na gumawa ng kalong ginamit sa hindi natuloy na pagpatay kay Juan Crisostomo Ibarra.
Correct Answer
C. Lucas
Explanation
Lucas is the correct answer because he is the sibling of the person who made the yellow shawl used in the failed attempt to kill Juan Crisostomo Ibarra. The question implies that the person who made the shawl is closely related to Lucas, as they are described as "kapatid ng taong madilaw" (sibling of the person who is yellow). Therefore, Lucas is the most likely candidate for being the correct answer.
11.
Dating labandera na may malaswang bibig at ugali. Napang-asawa ng alperes.
Correct Answer
D. Donya Consolacion
Explanation
The correct answer is Donya Consolacion. The given information states that the person being described is a laundrywoman with a vulgar mouth and attitude, who married an alperes (a military officer). Among the given options, Donya Consolacion fits this description the best.
12.
Malayong pamangkin ni Don Tiburcio. Napili ni Padre Damaso na mapang-asawa ni Maria Clara.
Correct Answer
C. Linares
Explanation
Linares is the correct answer because he is the distant cousin of Don Tiburcio and is chosen by Padre Damaso to marry Maria Clara.
13.
Isang binatang nakapag-aral sa Europa. Nangarap na makapagpatayo ng paaralan upang matiyak ang magandang kinabukasan ng mga kabataan sa San Diego.
Correct Answer
D. Juan Crisostomo Ibarra
Explanation
Juan Crisostomo Ibarra is the correct answer because the given passage mentions a young man who studied in Europe and dreams of building a school for the youth in San Diego. Juan Crisostomo Ibarra is a character from the novel "Noli Me Tangere" written by Jose Rizal, and he fits the description given in the passage.
14.
Namahala ng mga gawain sa pagpapatayo ng paaralan.
Correct Answer
B. Nyor Juan
Explanation
The correct answer is "Nyor Juan" because the phrase "Namahala ng mga gawain sa pagpapatayo ng paaralan" translates to "Managed the construction of the school" in English. Among the given options, only "Nyor Juan" is a plausible name for someone who could have taken on the role of managing the construction of a school.
15.
Masimbahing ina ni Maria Clara na namatay rin matapos siyang isilang.
Correct Answer
B. Donya Pia Alba
Explanation
The correct answer is Donya Pia Alba. In the novel "Noli Me Tangere" by Jose Rizal, Donya Pia Alba is the mother of Maria Clara. She died shortly after giving birth to Maria Clara.
16.
Pinakamakapangyarihan sa Pilipinas. Lumakad na maalisan ng pagka-ekskomunyon si Juan Crisostomo Ibarra.
Correct Answer
C. Kapitan Heneral
Explanation
The correct answer is "Kapitan Heneral". This is because the phrase "Pinakamakapangyarihan sa Pilipinas" translates to "the most powerful in the Philippines", and historically, the Kapitan Heneral held the highest position of power and authority in the Spanish colonial government in the Philippines. The mention of Juan Crisostomo Ibarra being excommunicated does not provide any relevant information to determine the correct answer.
17.
Paring Dominikano na lihim na sumusubaybay sa mga kilos ni Juan Crisostomo Ibarra.
Correct Answer
B. Padre Sibyla
Explanation
The correct answer is Padre Sibyla because the question is asking for the name of the Dominican friar who secretly monitors the actions of Juan Crisostomo Ibarra.
18.
Namatay sa palo ng mga Kastila ang ama nina Tarsilo at Bruno.
Correct Answer
A. Tama
Explanation
The statement suggests that the father of Tarsilo and Bruno died due to the beating inflicted by the Spaniards. This implies that the Spanish colonizers were violent and caused harm to the local population, resulting in the death of the father. Therefore, the answer "Tama" indicates that the statement is correct.
19.
Tumulong si Tiya Isabel na asawa ni Kapitan tiyago sa pagpapalaki kay Maria Clara.
Correct Answer
B. Mali
Explanation
Si Tiya Isabel ay hipag ni Kapitan TIyago.
20.
Isinalaysay ng Kapitan Heneral kay Ibarra ang tungkol sa kasawiang sinapit ng kanyang ama.
Correct Answer
B. Mali
Explanation
Si Tenyente Guevarra ang nagsalaysay sa kasawian ng kanyang ama.
21.
Naging dahilan ng kasawian ng nuno ni Elias ang lolo ni Juan Crisostomo na si Don Pedro Eibarramendia.
Correct Answer
B. Mali
Explanation
Si Don Saturnino ang dahilan.
22.
Nakainggitan ni Padre Damaso si Don Rafael Ibarra dahil sa kayamanan kung kaya nataguriang erehe.
Correct Answer
A. Tama
Explanation
Padre Damaso envied Don Rafael Ibarra because of his wealth, which is why he was called a heretic.
23.
Ang tanging babaeng makabayan na pumapanig sa pagtatanggol ni Ibarra sa kanyang ama ay si Kapitana Maria.
Correct Answer
A. Tama
Explanation
The given statement is correct. It states that the only patriotic woman who supports Ibarra in defending his father is Kapitana Maria. This implies that there are no other women who are patriotic and support Ibarra in this matter.
24.
Sina Lucas at ang taong madilaw ay iisa lamang.
Correct Answer
B. Mali
Explanation
The statement is incorrect because it states that Sina Lucas and the person who is yellow are the same. However, this is not true as Sina Lucas and the person who is yellow are two different individuals.
25.
Pinaratangang erehe at pilibustero si Don Rafael Ibarra.
Correct Answer
A. Tama
Explanation
The statement "Pinaratangang erehe at pilibustero si Don Rafael Ibarra" translates to "Don Rafael Ibarra was accused of being a heretic and a troublemaker." Since the statement is true, the correct answer is "Tama."