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Life and Works of Jose Rizal

The life, works and ideals of Dr. Jose P. Rizal who aims to provide a thorough appreciation of Rizal's contributions to the building of the Philippine nation.

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What is the reason for the failure of the revolution in the El Filibusterismo?

  • The people were not prepared to fight the Spanish authorities
  • The Spanish authorities had reconciled with the Filipinos
  • Jose Rizal was anti-revolution
  • The rebellion was led by selfish interests and motives

When was the La Liga Filipina established?

  • July 3, 1892
  • July 6, 1982
  • October 6, 1896
  • December 30, 1896

When was the Rizal Law passed?

  • June 12, 1976
  • June 12, 1946
  • June 12, 1956
  • June 12, 1966

Who were the ilustrados?

  • Filipinos from middle class families who were able to study in Europe
  • Children of inter-marriages between Spaniards, Filipino and Chinese
  • Spaniards who were born in Spain and occupy the highest social class
  • Filipinos who held positions in the Spanish colonial government

Why did Jose Rizal issue a manifesto in December 15, 1896?

  • Recommend reforms needed to pacify the rebellion
  • Defend himself from the accusations against him
  • Discuss the prerequisites needed for the rebellion to succeed
  • Inspire the Filipinos to follow his path of non-violence

How could Filipinos of today attain a better understanding of Dr. Jose Rizal?

  • Jose Rizal must be read based on his experiences and actions.
  • Jose Rizal must be read according to his ideas contained by his literary works.
  • Jose Rizal must be read in the context of the time and society he belongs to.
  • Jose Rizal must be read based on his accomplishments.

What course did Jose Rizal finish in UST?

  • Ophthalmology

How did Jose Rizal describe the revolution in his December 15, 1896 manifesto?

  • Vigorous and joyous
  • Right and justified
  • Strong and violent
  • Absurd and disastrous

Who was the woman whom Jose Rizal had fallen in love with in Dapitan?

  • Josephine Bracken
  • Gertrude Becket
  • Nelly Bausted
  • Leonor Rivera

The Katipunan attempted to rescue Jose Rizal while he was on his way to Cuba in order to join the revolution.

  • True
  • False

Why did people flock to Calamba?

  • For them to sought Jose Rizal’s legal advice
  • For them to join the La Liga Filipina
  • For them to purchase copies of the Noli Me Tangere
  • For them to be treated by Jose Rizal

What was the real motive of the governor-general in assigning Jose Rizal a personal escort?

  • To spy on Jose Rizal's plans and activities
  • To keep Jose Rizal away from Filipino revolutionaries
  • To help Jose Rizal in his clinic
  • To ensure that Jose Rizal will not escape once investigated

What is the name used by Jose Rizal in his passport going to Europe?

  • Jose Mercado

After the disbandment of the La Liga Filipina, members reorganized and the ‘society’ was split into two organizations. Which waged a rebellion from the Spanish colonial regime?

  • Indios Bravos
  • CuerposCompromisarios
  • Katipunan
  • Circulo Hispano-Filipino

Which was NOT part of Jose Rizal’s intentions in his December 15, 1896 manifesto?

  • Deny his participation in the rebellion
  • Swear allegiance to Spain and remain a loyal subject
  • Condemn and stop the rebellion
  • Express the importance of education and civic virtues

What group of people occupies the highest social status in the Philippines during the Spanish

  • Principalias
  • Mestizos
  • Insulares
  • Peninsulares

Which statementis TRUE about the selection of the Philippine national hero? I. Heroes are proclaimed based on their significant contributions in nation-building. II. The position of national hero is based from people’s continued veneration of the person. III. The different time periods in the country’s history must be considered in the selection of national hero.

  • Statement I only
  • Statement III
  • All statements are true.
  • Statement II only

What was the activity of Jose Rizal and his students in the subject ‘nature study’?

  • Collecting specimens of flowers, plants, shells, insects and reptiles.
  • Making sketches or drawings with nature as the subject
  • Studying the flora and fauna of Dapitan
  • Studying ways on the conservation or preservation of the environment

Which DOES NOT describe Jose Rizal’s third novel?

  • a. Humorous
  • b. Anti-Spanish authorities
  • c. Satirical
  • d. Anti-clerical

What is the legal basis of the Rizal Law?

  • R.A. 1425

What was the aim of the secularization movement?

  • Transfer of authority over parishes from secular priests to the regular priests
  • The use of indigenous language in church services.
  • Transfer of authority over parishes from regular priests to the secular priest
  • Sending of Filipino priests to Europe to be educated.

Which poem expresses Jose Rizal’s love for the country and his countrymen?

  • a. Mi Ultimo Adios
  • b. To My Fellow Children
  • c. To The Filipino Youth
  • d. To The Flowers of Heidelberg

In Europe, Jose Rizal found out that all Filipino expatriates were willing to serve the country by exposing the social condition in the Philippines and demanding reform from Spain.

  • True
  • False

Where is the setting of Jose Rizal’s third novel?

  • Los Baños
  • Pili
  • San Diego
  • Intramuros

All the members of the La Liga Filipia were Filipinos came from wealthy and powerful families.

  • True
  • False

In ‘El Amor Patrio’ how should men profess or express their love for the country according to Jose Rizal? I. Armed rebellion II. Peaceful means III. Productive use of science IV. Use of force and violence

  • II-III
  • I-II
  • III-IV
  • I-III

Who gave the title ‘Mi Ultimo Adios’ to Jose Rizal’s last poem?

  • Mariano Ponce

Who translated the ‘El Amor Patrio’ when it was featured in the Diariong Tagalog in 1882?

  • Paciano Rizal
  • Basilio Teodoro
  • Marcelo H. del Pilar
  • Graciano Lopez-Jaena

What is the motto of the La Liga Filipina?

  • Honor and Excellence
  • Unity in diversity
  • One like all
  • To God be the glory

What were the courses took and finished by Rizal at the Universidad Central de Madrid? I. Medicine II. Philosophy and Letters III. Fine Arts: painting and Sculpture IV. Foreign Languages: French, German and Italian

  • II-III
  • I-III
  • III-IV
  • I-II

In Madrid, Jose Rizal gave a toast to Juan Luna and Felix Ressureccion Hidalgo for winning in the

  • True
  • False

The goal of Jose Rizal’s trip to Europe was to observe the European society and to acquire knowledge that

  • True
  • False

According the National Heroes Committee, for one to be considered as national hero of the Philippines he/she must have a concept of nation and had contributed to the nations destiny.

  • True
  • False

Who led the strong opposition to the passage of the Rizal Law?

  • Catholic Church

Why did Jose Rizal write his third novel in Tagalog?

  • To be understood by the Filipinos
  • Cheaper publication cost
  • For him to freely express his criticisms to Spanish clergies
  • Jose Rizal was more proficient in Tagalog than Spanish

Jose Rizal’s ‘On the Indolence of the Filipino’ criticizes the incompetence of the Spanish officials designated in the Philippines.

  • True
  • False

Jose Rizal’s alleged retraction was a requirement for him to _________.

  • deny his involvement in the revolution
  • marry Josephine Bracken
  • apologize to the Spanish friars
  • appeal his death sentence

Which was NOT emphasized by Jose Rizal in his December 15, 1896 manifesto?

  • Education is a prerequisite of freedom
  • The revolution was justified by the failure of the Spanish authorities to grant the reforms needed for the betterment of the people
  • The study of civic virtues is needed to become worthy of freedom
  • Change in the society must come for the government or authorities rather than from the people

The middles classes in the Philippines during the Spanish colonization is known as __.

  • PRINCIPALIAS

What is the first organization joined by Jose Rizal in Europe?

  • Circulo Hispano-Filipino

The aim of the La Liga Filipina is to continue asking reforms from Spain for the betterment of the Philippines.

  • True
  • False

What is the organization established by Ilustrados that aims to demand reforms and push for the assimilation of the Philippines to Spain?

  • Propaganda Movement

Why did Rizal’s family oppose the marriage of Jose Rizal and Josephine Bracken?

  • They suspected Josephine Bracken as a spy sent by the Spanish authorities.
  • Josephine Bracken was too young for Jose Rizal.
  • They suspected that Josephine will only distract Jose Rizal in his works for the country.
  • They didn’t like Josephine for she was a foreigner and non-Catholic.

Which work done by Jose Rizal corrected what has been falsified and distorted past and culture in the Philippines prior to Spain’s colonization as observed by the Spaniards?

  • Annotation to the Sucesos de las Islas Filipinas
  • El Filibusterismo
  • Philippines: A Century Hence
  • To The Young Women of Malolos

Jose Rizal was arrested because he was implicated in the outbreak of the Cuban revolution?

  • True
  • False

Who were the intended audience of Jose Rizal in his December 15, 1898 manifesto?

  • The revolutionaries

To whom did Jose Rizal dedicate the poem MiRetiro?

  • To his brother, Paciano Rizal
  • To his wife, Josephine Bracken
  • To his mother, Teodora Alonso
  • To the people of Dapitan

The December 20, 1898 proclamation of Gen. Emilio Aguinaldo roves that Rizal was already venerated as national hero by the Filipinos.

  • True
  • False

In his letters on December 30, 1896, to whom did Jose Rizal apologize for the pain he had caused him/her?

  • Teodora Alonso
  • Paciano Rizal
  • Josephine Bracken
  • Francisco Mercado

What is the objective of the mass-based Filipino nationalism?

  • Political, economic and educational reforms
  • Equality of rights and privileges among social classes
  • Freedom and independence of the Philippines from Spain
  • Assimilation of Philippine to Spain

What were the problems experienced by Jose Rizal in Europe? I. Illness II. Homesickness III. Lack of money IV. Poor academic performance

  • III-IV
  • I-III
  • II-III
  • I-II

Why did the people of Calamba write a petition to the administrator of public islands of Laguna?

  • To stop the increase in the rent of lands
  • To demand fair market value of their agricultural products
  • To allow the people especially the women to be educated
  • To oust the Dominican friars in Calamba

Where was Jose Rizal detained after being arrested and brought back in the Philippines?

  • Cuartel de Espaňa
  • Fort Bonifacio
  • Fort Santiago
  • Montjuich Prioson

Jose Rizal’s family did not approve his relationship with Josephine Bracken because the thought Josphine was sent to spy on him.

  • True
  • False

Which DOES NOT describe the Noli Me Tangere according to the report of the committee appointed by the governor-general to review the contents of the novel? It is __________.

  • Anti-institution
  • Anti-Spain
  • Anti-revolution
  • Anti-government

Which statement is NOT true about the passage of the Rizal Law?

  • The Catholic Church opposed the passage of the Rizal Law because of the passages in Rizal’s novels that anti-catholic.
  • Students who feel and believe that their faith is offended are exempted from reading the novels but not from taking the Rizal course.
  • The Rizal Law was aimed to promote civic conscience and duties.
  • Sen. Claro M. Recto opposed the passage of Rizal Law for he believes that the novels are not meant to inspire nationalism and patriotism.

Which of the following could be inferred about Jose Rizal in his poem ‘Mi Retiro’?

  • Rizal’s concept of nation and nation-building
  • Rizal's contentment of his life in Dapitan
  • Rizal’s love for Josephine Bracken
  • Rizal’s longingness to his family members especially to his mother

In his December 15 Manifesto, Jose Rizal swore his allegiance to Spain.

  • True
  • False

What was the name of the ship that Rizal boarded from Manila to Singapore?

  • Victoria
  • Salvadora
  • Santiago
  • Jose Protacio Mercado Rizal

Who helped Jose Rizal in the printing of the Noli Me tangere?

  • Maximo Viola

Aside from inciting rebellion, what was the other case charged to Jose Rizal and found guilty of?

  • Illegal association

What ship carried Jose Rizal to Barcelona, Spain?

  • M.V. Cebu
  • M.V. Isla de Panay
  • S.S. Colon
  • SS. Espaňa

What is the title of the essay written by Jose Rizal which deals with love for one’s country?

  • El Amor Patrio

The Filipino nationalism that emerged during the 19th century was a product of armed revolution lead by the middle class.

  • True
  • False

Where did Jose Rizal start his formal education?

  • Ateneo Municipal

What is meant by filibustero?

  • Educated person
  • Revolutionary
  • Mason
  • Bandit

Essays in which Rizal argued that the religion-centered education paralyzed the potentials of the Filipinos to advance or excel.

  • To The Young Women of Malolos
  • On the Indolence of the Filipinos
  • El Amor Patrio
  • Philippines: A Century Hence

The middles classes in the Philippines during the Spanish colonization is known as

  • PRINCIPALIAS

Who convinced Jose Rizal to go to Europe?

  • Paciano Rizal
  • Marcelo H. del Pilar
  • Jose Maria Basa
  • Jose Taviel de Andrade

Who are the principalias? I. Filipinos who lived and studies in Europe II. Spaniards that were living in the Philippines III. Unchristianized natives and free from colonial rule IV. Indios who held positions in the Spanish colonial government

  • I and II
  • II and III
  • I and IV
  • III and IV

What were the pieces of evidence presented against Jose Rizal?

  • Jose Rizal’s novels and the La Liga Filipina
  • Accounts about the several attempts of the Katipunan to help Jose Rizal escape
  • The letters of Jose Rizal to his fellow propagandists
  • Accounts about Jose Rizal's name used as password and battle cry of the revolutionaries

Whom did Jose Rizal had fallen in love with while he was in Dapitan?

  • Josephine Bracken

Which idea is NOT part of Jose Rizal’s congratulatory toast for Juan Luna and Felix Hidalgo?

  • The social condition and problems in the Philippines
  • The idea that genius or great achievements could be achieved regardless of nationality
  • Filipino youth as the hope of the fatherland
  • The freedom of the Philippines from Spain

What was the first organization joined by Jose Rizal in Europe?

  • Propaganda Movement
  • Indios Bravos
  • Circulo Hispano-Filipino
  • La Liga Filipina

What story read by Rizal when he was a child which had left an impact on him?

  • The Story of Bernardo Carpio
  • The Monkey and the Crocodile
  • The Foolish Butterfly
  • The Story of Maria Makiling

Which work of Jose Rizal predicted the inevitable collapse of Spanish colonial rule in Asia and the liberation of the Philippines?

  • To The Young Women of Malolos
  • On the Indolence of the Filipinos
  • El Amor Patrio
  • Philippines: A Century Hence

Who accompanied Jose Rizal in going back to the Philippines on June 21, 1892?

  • Jose Maria Basa
  • Paciano Rizal
  • Josephine Bracken
  • Lucia Rizal

Jose Rizal, finished the Noli Me Tangere in Feb 22, 1887. Who helped him in publishing the novel?

  • a. Maximo Viola
  • b. Juan Luna
  • c. Trinidad Pardo de Tavera
  • d. Valentin Ventura

In his passport, Jose Rizal was a resident of __________.

  • Biñan
  • Calamba
  • Sampaloc
  • Sta. Cruz

According to the National Heroes Committee, who is given an implied recognition as the Philippines’ national hero aside from Dr. Jose Rizal?

  • Emilio Aguinaldo
  • Benigno ‘Ninoy’ Aquino
  • Apolinario Mabini
  • Andres Bonifacio

The movement which fought the freedom and independence of the Philippines from the Spanish control is the __.

  • KATIPUNAN

Essay which explains the effects of rampant abuses and injustices of the Spanish authorities and clergies to the Filipinos.

  • a. El Amor Patrio
  • b. Philippines: A Century Hence
  • c. To The Young Women of Malolos
  • d. On the Indolence of the Filipinos

Which work done by Jose Rizal presented a historical review of the Philippines encompassing the period of Spanish colonization and the emancipation of the Philippines from Spain?

  • Annotation to the Sucesos de las Islas Filipinas
  • To The Young Women of Malolos
  • El Filibusterismo
  • The Philippines: A Century Hence

What movement was established by Ilustrados that exposed the conditions of the

  • Katipunan
  • Propaganda
  • Circulo Hispano-Filipino
  • Confradia de San Jose

What are the topics discussed by Rizal in El Filibusterismo? I. Social cancer II. Armed revolution III. Religious fanaticism IV. ‘Defects’ of the Spanish regime and those who oppose them

  • I and III
  • II and III
  • I and II
  • II and IV

Who influenced young Jose Rizal’s interest in folklores?

  • His Nanny

After the disbandment of the La Liga Filipina, members reorganized and the ‘society’ was split into two organizations. Which continued to support the Propaganda movement in Europe by sending funds?

  • Indios Bravos
  • Cuerpo de Compromisarios
  • Circulo Hispano-Filipino
  • Katipunan

The alleged retraction of Jose Rizal was used to dub him as anti-revolutionary.

  • True
  • False

What did Jose Rizal give Josephine Bracken before he was executed?

  • Alcohol burner
  • The poem ‘Mi Ultimo Adios’
  • A book- 'Imitation of Christ'
  • A statuette of the sacred heart

Which novel was dedicated to the Filipinos?

  • a. El Filibusterismo
  • b. Noli Me Tangere
  • c. MAKAMISA/Etikang Tagalog

What is the title of the poem written by Jose Rizal which expresses his hopes for the betterment of the Philippines?

  • To The Flowers of Heidelberg

Which statement is not true about the indolence of the Filipinos according to Jose Rizal?

  • The Filipinos were indolent even before the colonization of the Spaniards.
  • The lack of benefits from their labors made the Filipinos indolent.
  • Indolence was caused by the hot climate in the Philippines.
  • The abundance of resources which provided all their needs with little effort made Filipinos indolent.

Which describe the social conditions in the Philippines during the 19th century? I. Civil unrest due to civil war III. Occupied by the French II. Ruled by incompetent officials IV. Political and economic stagnation

  • II and IV
  • I and III
  • II and III
  • I and II

Why did the Catholic Church oppose the passage of Rizal Law?

  • Jose Rizal was a mason.
  • Jose Rizal's novels are anti-clerical and anti-Catholic.
  • There was no public consultation on the provisions of the law.
  • The printing and distribution of the novels are too expensive.

What are the information stated in the alleged retraction of Dr. Jose Rizal? I. Jose Rizal’s rejection of masonry II. Jose Rizal’s repudiation of his works IV. Jose Rizal’s disapproval of the revolution III. Jose Rizal’s marriage to Josephine Bracken

  • a. II and III
  • b. III and IV
  • c. I and III
  • d. I and II

Where did Jose Rizal plan to establish a colony so that they could be free from the Spaniards?

  • Hong Kong
  • Japan
  • Macau
  • Borneo

What are the topics discussed by Rizal in NoliMe Tangere? I. Social cancer II. Armed revolution III. Religious fanaticism IV. ‘Defects’ of the Spanish regime and those who oppose them

  • II and III
  • I and III
  • II and IV
  • I and II

Is Jose Rizal an American-sponsored hero?

  • No. He was already a hero because he died fighting for freedom of the Philippines.
  • Yes. Jose Rizal was chosen by the Americans because he is anti-revolutionary.
  • No. He was venerated as a hero even before the Americans came.
  • Yes. The Americans influenced the Filipinos to venerate him as national hero.

What is Jose Rizal’s most significant legacy to the Filipinos at present time?

  • His achievements
  • His idea of non-violent revolution
  • His ideas on patriotism and nationalism
  • His literary works

Which event was viewed by the Spanish government officials as a move to overturn the Spanish

  • Rise of the middle classes
  • Secularization Movement
  • 1872 Cavite Mutiny
  • Establishment of the Propaganda Movement

According to the National Heroes Committee, the position of national hero is based from people’s continued veneration of the person.

  • True
  • False

What literary piece made Jose Rizal won the first prize in Ateneo?

  • Consejo de los Dioses
  • Sa AkingMgaKabata
  • Junto Al Pasig
  • A La Juventud Filipina

How did Jose Rizal describe the feeling of “love of the country”?

  • It’s taught at home by the parent and nurtured in schools
  • It's innate and constant feeling among humans
  • It always bring hope especially for those oppressed and marginalized
  • It’s a product of common hatred towards colonizers

What could be inferred about the status of women in the society from Jose Rizal's 'To The Young Women of Malolos'?

  • Women were allowed to participated in civic and political affairs
  • Women were not given an opportunity to hold significant positions in the government
  • Women were not allowed to be educated like men
  • Women had a strong influence on the governor-general

In Europe, Jose Rizal found out that all Filipino expatriates were willing to serve the country by exposing the

  • True
  • False

What was the name used by Jose Rizal in his passport going to Europe?

  • Jose Rizal
  • Jose Protacio Rizal
  • Jose Mercado
  • Jose Protacio Mercado Rizal

Who was the revolutionary character in the Noli Me Tangere?

  • ELIAS

Jose Rizal’s trip to Europe was known to all the members of Rizal’s Family.

  • True
  • False

Jose Rizal’s Mi Ultimo Adios was translated in Tagalog in order to inspire the revolutionaries.

  • True
  • False

Essay in which Rizal argued that Filipinos will win the freedom of the country ffrom Spain through a revolution if Spain will continue to neglect the Philippines.

  • To The Young Women of Malolos
  • Philippines: A Century Hence
  • On the Indolence of the Filipinos
  • El Amor Patrio

Which could be inferred about Filipino women during the Spanish colonial regime from the story of the young women of Malolos?

  • Women were respected and given same liberties as men.
  • Women were not allowed to be educated like men.
  • Women could disobey the Spanish friars.
  • Women were not allowed to participate in civic affairs.

The transfer of authority of Philippine parishes from the regular priests to the secular priest was called

  • [No Answer]

How did the Americans promote Jose Rizal as the country’s national hero according to Renato Constantino? I. The Americans constructed Rizal monuments all over the country. II. The Americans implemented laws that made Rizal more popular to the Filipinos. III. The Americans reduced the popularity of other Filipino historical figures to promote Jose Rizal. IV. The Americans set the criteria for the selection of Philippine national hero which favored Jose Rizal.

  • II and III
  • III and IV
  • I and III
  • I and II

What group continued to support the aims of the Propaganda movement after the disbandment of the La Liga Filipina?

  • Cuerpo de compromisarios

Which is NOT part of Jose Rizal's Jose Rizal’s predictions in 'The Philippines: A Century Hence'?

  • The United States will have an interest in colonizing the Philippines
  • Philippines will prosper if Spain grant the reforms it needed
  • Spain will maintain her possession of the Philippines and defend it from other colonizers
  • The Filipinos will try to be free from Spain through a revolution

Where was Jose Rizal detained after being brought back to the Philippines?

  • Fort Santiago

Which poem expresses Jose Rizal’s contentment of his life in Dapitan?

  • Mi Ultimo Adios
  • To The Filipino Youth
  • To The Flowers of Heidelberg
  • Mi Retiro

All are qualities of Spartan women that Filipino women must emulate except __________.

  • bravery
  • subservience to their husbands
  • servitude to the state
  • power over men

What literary piece made Jose Rizal won the first prize in UST in 1879?

  • Sa AkingMgaKabata
  • Junto Al Pasig
  • Consejo de los Dioses
  • A La Juventud Filipina

Which novel discusses the qualities of a person that will lead social transformation?

  • El Filibusterismo
  • MAKAMISA/Etikang Tagalog
  • Noli Me Tangere

What was the content of Jose Rizal’s manifesto on December 15, 1896?

  • Rizal’s sworn allegiance to Spain
  • Rizal’s call for Filipinos to unite against Spain
  • Statement of Rizal that condemns the revolution
  • Statement of Rizal’s support to the revolution

Which statements are TRUE about Filipino nationalism? I. It only started to emerge during the 19th century. II. It was a product of an armed revolt against Spain. III. It was introduce by the Spanish friars through catechism. IV. It is a product of the social, political and economic changes in the 19th century.

  • a. III-IV
  • b. I-II
  • c. II-III
  • d. I-IV

Which group of people were not colonized and have preserved their own culture?

  • Principalias
  • Indio
  • Infieles
  • Mestizos

What are the charges against Jose Rizal? I. Traitor to Spain II. Inciting rebellion III. Illegal association IV. Mason and Anti-Church

  • II and III
  • I and IV
  • I and III
  • III and IV

Which is NOT a reason for the disbandment of Circulo-Hispano Filipino?

  • Individualism of members
  • Lack of funds
  • Disunity of interest and purpose
  • Spanish censorship

Which is a representation of the Bapor Tabo in the El Filibusterismo?

  • a. The life of ordinary people
  • b. The lack of advancement in education and trade
  • c. The power struggle between the Spanish civil authorities and clergies
  • d. The social classes in the Philippines

What is the legal basis of including the study of the life and works of Jose Rizal in the

  • R.A. 2415
  • R.A. 2145
  • R.A. 1425
  • R.A. 1254

The disbandment of La Liga Filipina because of the arrest and exile of Jose Rizal marked the end of the Propaganda movement.

  • True
  • False

Which act was issued by the Americans that created the Rizal province?

  • Act 137
  • Act 346
  • Act 412
  • Act 243

Why is Rizal dubbed as an ‘ambivalent’ hero?

  • He never made a clear stand in the revolution.
  • He allegedly retracted his works and ideas.
  • He was a mason and anti-Catholic church.
  • He was venerated as Philippine national hero yet there is no legal basis for it.

What caused the dwindling of Jose Rizal’s money in Europe?

  • Jose Rizal was sickly and most of his money were allotted for medical expenses.
  • The family’s income fluctuated due to low production and high rent.
  • He gambled most of his money in the lottery.
  • His father was having hard time sending him money due to Spaniard's suspicion.

Evaluate the following statements: I. To reach more Filipino students, the novels and other works of Jose Rizal are to be translated into English, Tagalog and major Philippine dialects. II. The distribution of Jose Rizal’s novels and other works is free of charge and available to any one who desires to read them.

  • a. Both statements are true.
  • b. Statement I is true.
  • c. Neither of the statements is true
  • d. Statement II is true.

Which proves that Filipinos already venerated Jose Rizal as national hero before the Americans recognized him as such?

  • The second verse of the Mi Ultimo Adios which praises the revolutionaries
  • The Dec. 20 1898 proclamation issued by Gen. Emilio Aguinaldo
  • The Dec. 15. 1896 manifesto of Jose Rizal convincing the Filipinos to stop the rebellion
  • The testimonies of Pio Valenzuela about his conversation with Jose Rizal in Dapitan

Which statements are TRUE about Jose Rizal’s analysis on the indolence of the Filipinos? I. All the reasons for the indolence of the Filipinos could be attributed to the Spaniards. II. Filipinos have a predisposition of laziness but it was aggravated by the Spanish colonization. III. The Filipinos became indolent because they were miseducated, exploited and deprived of their rights. IV. Religion was used by the Spanish clergies to encourage the Filipinos to work hard in order to gain miracles and salvation.

  • Statement I
  • Statements II and III
  • All of the statements are true.
  • Statements I, II and III

How many children were there in the Rizal family?

  • 9
  • 11
  • 7
  • 13

What did Rizal bring with him when he left Manila for Europe? I. Diamond ring from Saturnina II. Handkerchief from Leonor Rivera III. Seven hundred pesos from Paciano IV. Fountain pen from Francisco Mercado

  • I-II
  • I-III
  • II-III
  • III-IV

The objective of the passage of Rizal Law in 1952 is to boost or rekindle the dwindling

  • Economic stagnation
  • Strong American presence in the Philippines
  • Filipinos' divisive politic
  • Prevalence of poverty and corruption

What was the first degree finished by Rizal in Ateneo Municipal?

  • Bachelor of Arts
  • Philosophy and Letters
  • Ophthalmology
  • Land surveying

Which work of Jose Rizal expresses his views about the roles of Filipino women?

  • Philippines: A Century Hence
  • To The Young Women of Malolos
  • On the Indolence of the Filipinos
  • El Amor Patrio

The establishment of the La Liga Filipina directly caused the arrest and deportation of Jose Rizal to Dapitan.

  • True
  • False

What caused the disbandment of La Liga Filipina?

  • The Spanish authorities declared it illegal.
  • Members quarreled about the organization’s course of action.
  • Jose Rizal was arrested and exiled to Dapitan.
  • The revolution broke out.

How is the La Liga Filipina different form the Propaganda movement?

  • In the La Liga Filipina, all Filipinos will work together to improve their lives and the country while in the Propaganda. movement, the illustrados were the only ones working for the betterment of the Philippines.
  • The La Liga Filipina aimed for the independence of the Philippines from Spain through a revolution, while the Propaganda Movement aimed for the assimilation of the Philippines to Spain.
  • In the La Liga Filipina, Jose Rizal was the president and has great powers, while in the Propaganda movement he was not elected as president and was not quite influential.
  • The La Liga Filipina was well supported by the principalia classes while the Propaganda movement was supported by the masses.

Why were the GOMBURZA executed? I. They actively supported the secularization movement. II. They refused to submit to the authority of the regular priests. III. They were accused as the leaders of the 1872 Cavite Munity. IV. They wrote propaganda materials that exposed the abuses of the friars.

  • III-IV
  • I-II
  • I-III
  • II-III

The Rizal Law was aimed to promote civic conscience and duties.

  • True
  • False

Who was Jose Rizal referring to in these lines: “Farewell, sweet foreigner – my darling, my delight!”?

  • The Philippines
  • Leonor Rivera
  • Teodora Alonso
  • Josephine Bracken

Filipino nationalism is shaped by the conglomeration of the events that happened in the world and in the Philippines.

  • True
  • False

Which poem depicts Rizal’s longing to his family and home town?

  • To My Fellow Children
  • Mi Ultimo Adios
  • To The Flowers of Heidelberg
  • To The Filipino Youth

What did Rizal mean in these lines: “O lovely: how lovely: to fall that you may rise! To perish that you may live! ...”?

  • Heroism means dying for one’s convictions.
  • Sacrificing one's life for the country is a great honor.
  • To die for loved ones is the greatest form of love and honor.
  • Sacrificing one’s life is necessary to let others live.

What is the aim of secularization movement?

  • Transfer of authority over parishes from regular priests to the secular priests.
  • Transfer of authority over parishes from secular priests to the regular priests.
  • Sending of Filipino priests to Europe to be educated.
  • The use of indigenous language in church services.

What is the El Amor Patrio all about?

  • An essay written by Rizal expressing his love for the country.
  • A poem written by Rizal which shows his longing for his family and country.
  • A congratulatory speech of Jose Rizal to Juan Luna at Felix Hidalgo.
  • A political satire about the abuses of Spanish friars.

When was the La Liga Filipina established? M/D/Y-month/00/0000

  • July/03/1892

Who is Jose Rizal’s father?

  • Francisco Mercado
  • Paciano Mercado
  • Domingo Lamco
  • Justiniano Cruz

The strong sense of belongingness to a community which brought about by common history, traditions, language and values system is called __.

  • NATIONALISM

Who influenced Jose Rizal’s interest in folklores and legends?

  • His brother
  • His nanny
  • His uncle
  • His mother

Which is TRUE about the intellectual development of Jose Rizal?

  • The intellectual achievements of Jose Rizal was influenced by the prevailing system of education during his time.
  • Rizal was intellectually gifted from birth.
  • The intellectual giftedness of Jose Rizal was influenced by the prevailing political conditions during his time.
  • The intellectual development of Rizal was shaped by the people around him who imparted knowledge and values to him.

Who were the intended audience of Jose Rizal in his December 15, 1896 manifesto?

  • The Filipinos in Europe
  • The revolutionaries
  • The principalias
  • The Spanish authorities

What is the full name of Jose Rizal?

  • Jose Protacio Rizal Mercado y Alonso Realonda

Who is Jose Rizal's mother?

  • Saturnina Rizal
  • Narcisa Rizal
  • Josefa Rizal
  • Teodora Alonso

What is the title of the poem written by Jose Rizal which reflects his contentment of his life in Dapitan?

  • Mi Retiro

Which literary piece made by Jose Rizal is about the love for one’s language?

  • Consejo de los Dioses
  • Junto Al Pasig
  • Sa Aking Mga Kabata
  • A La Juventud Filipina

Where was the last poem written by Jose Rizal hidden?

  • Alcohol burner

Aside from Jose Rizal, Andres Bonifacio is also given an implied recognition as the Philippines’ national hero.

  • True
  • False

What could be inferred from the letter of Jose Rizal to Ferdinand Blumentritt on January 26, 1887which states: “A peaceful struggle shall always be a dream, for Spain will never learn the lesson of her South American colonies”?

  • Jose Rizal’s anti-revolutionary stance
  • Jose Rizal’s ambivalence towards revolution
  • Jose Rizal's idea that revolution against Spain is inevitable
  • Jose Rizal’s ideas about the reforms needed by the Philippines

What is the meaning of the surname 'Rizal'?

  • Merchant
  • Patriot
  • Green Fields
  • Farmer

What movement was established by Ilustrados which exposed the conditions of the Philippines and

  • Katipunan
  • Propaganda
  • Circulo Hispano-Filipino
  • Confradia de San Jose

Where was Jose Rizal secretly buried after he was executed?

  • Intramuros cemetery
  • Luneta de Bagumbayan
  • Paco cemetery
  • Manila Cathedral

All of the following Filipino historical figures are in the list of candidates for Philippine national hero except ?

  • Gabriela Silang
  • Melchora Aquino
  • Juan Luna
  • Emilio Jacinto

In his December 15, 1898 manifesto, Rizal not only condemned the revolution but also emphasized that Philippines must remain a colony of Spain.

  • True
  • False

Which work of Jose Rizal explains the causes and implications of lack of national sentiments of the Filipinos?

  • El Amor Patrio
  • To The Young Women of Malolos
  • On the Indolence of the Filipinos
  • Philippines: A Century Hence

What are the legacies of the Propaganda movement? I. Tripartite view of Philippine history II. Philippine independence from Spain III. Secularization of Philippine churches IV. The concept of Filipino nation and identity

  • I-II
  • II-III
  • III-IV
  • I-IV

Which is NOT part of the contents of the La Solidaridad?

  • Criticisms about Spanish government officials and clergy
  • Articles about Philippine history and culture
  • Spanish literature, culture and society
  • Reforms needed by the Philippines

Students who feel that their religious beliefs are offended by Rizal’s novels are exempted from taking the Rizal course.

  • True
  • False

What is the title of the book read by Rizal and his mother when he was young?

  • The Count of Monte Cristo
  • Uncle Tom's Cabin
  • Children's Friend
  • Les Miserables

Which is NOT a part of the criteria for the selection of Philippine national hero?

  • Those who have a concept of nation
  • Those who are venerated and acclaimed by the Filipino people
  • Those who have contributed to a system of life or freedom
  • Those who have contributed to the nations’ destiny

What could be inferred from the meeting of Jose Rizal and Dr. Pio Valenzuela about the plans of the Katipunan?

  • Jose Rizal was against the revolution.
  • Jose Rizal was considered as a threat to the Katipunan.
  • Jose Rizal viewed the revolution as premature.
  • Jose Rizal declared his allegiance to the Spanish colonial regime.

What was the poem To the Flowers of Heidelberg all about?

  • a. He gambled most of his money in the lottery.
  • b. Rizal’s appreciation of the scenic view of Heidelberg
  • c. Rizal’s idea of Filipino identity and nationalism
  • d. Rizal's call and hope for the betterment of the Philippines

The alleged retraction of Jose Rizal was a requirement for him to marry Josephine Bracken.

  • True
  • False

What inspired Jose Rizal in writing the poem To the Flowers of Heidelberg?

  • a. Longingness for his town and loved ones
  • b. The experiences of his travels in different European countries
  • c. Childhood memories in Ateneo Municipal
  • d. Scenic beauty of Heidelberg and other German cities

How did Rizal earn or acquire surgical instruments and medical books while in Dapitan?

  • By betting on the lottery
  • By the funds sent to him by his family members
  • By the money paid to him by his patients
  • By sending specimens to Europe

Who authored the Rizal Law?

  • Sen. Claro M. Recto
  • Sen. Jose P. Laurel Sr.
  • Sen. Jose Diokno
  • Sen. Jovito Salonga

What made Jose Rizal shift to the ophthalmology course while in UST?

  • a. His mother was going blind.
  • b. His father insisted it on him.
  • c. It's the most lucrative profession at that time.
  • d. His ambition of becoming an eye doctor.

How did Jose Rizal help in the improvement of agriculture in Dapitan?

  • He discovered various species of fruit-bearing trees.
  • He constructed a water system that will irrigate the fields.
  • He purchased agricultural tools and taught the farmers in using these.
  • He built a water reservoir or dam that will contain water for drought seasons.

Which statement on the term "Filipino" is NOT TRUE?

  • It is a term which the inhabitants of the Philippines gradually learned to equate with racial equality, human dignity and love of country.
  • Originally, it was the name associated with Spaniards born in the Philippines or the creoles.
  • It is a term or label which gradually became associated with the ilustrados during Rizal's time.
  • It was a derogatory term for the native inhabitants as used by the Spaniards.

Who is the revolutionary character in the Noli Me Tangere?

  • Basilio
  • Elias
  • Ibarra
  • Kabesang Tales

Which was an implication of the Noli Me Tangere?

  • The manifesto demanding the ouster of the Spanish friars
  • The banishment of the Calamba people from Calamba
  • The exile of Jose Rizal to Dapitan
  • Jose Rizal’s petition regarding the increase rents in the hacienda of Dominican friars

Which are NOT stated in Jose Rizal’s December 15, 1896 manifesto to some Filipinos? I. Jose Rizal condemned the rebellion. II. Jose Rizal professed allegiance to Spain. III. Jose Rizal denied his involvement in the rebellion. IV. Jose Rizal maintained that the Philippines must remain a colony of Spain.

  • II and IV
  • I and III
  • II and III
  • I and II

When was Jose Rizal born?

  • June 19, 1861

What grouped continued to waged a revolution after the disbandment of the La Liga Filipina?

  • katipunan

Arrange the events chronologically. I. Rizal’s exile in Dapitan II. Founding of the Katipunan III. Founding of the La Liga Filipina IV. Arrest and detention of Rizal in Fort Santiago

  • I-III-IV-II
  • III-I-II-IV
  • I-III-II-IV
  • III-II-I-IV

Who among the characters in Rizal’s novel advocated reform and education?

  • PlacidoPenitente
  • Kabesang Tales
  • Basilio
  • Simoun

What could be inferred from these lines in the Mi Ultimo Adios: “O lovely: how lovely: to fall that you may rise! To perish that you may live! ...”?

  • Heroism means dying for one’s convictions
  • Sacrificing one's life for the country is a great honor
  • Sacrificing one’s life is necessary to let others live
  • To die for loved ones is the greatest form of love and honor

The funds of the La Liga Filipina were used for __________. I. Publication of La Solidaridad II. Purchase of guns and ammunition III. Loaning capital for members IV. Scholarships for members’ children

  • II and III
  • I and II
  • III and IV
  • I and III

Which is not part of Jose Rizal’s prediction on the events that could happen in the Philippines?

  • The Philippines will be colonized by the United States of America.
  • The Philippines will gain independence from Spain through a revolution.
  • The Philippines will be colonized by other European power after she gains independence from Spain.
  • The Philippines will remain a colony of Spain if she will change her policies.

Who disguised as a sailor in order to rescue Jose Rizal while on board of a ship going to Cuba?

  • Andres Bonifacio
  • Josephine Bracken
  • Emilio Jacinto
  • Paciano Rizal

What are the contributions of the Propaganda movement in the history of the Philippines? I. It inspired the Philippine revolution of 1896. II. It became a catalyst for the development of Filipino Nationalism. III. It paved way for the independence of the Philippines from Spain. IV. It served as an eye-opener for the Filipinos about the abuses of the Spaniard.

  • I-III-IV
  • II-III-IV
  • I-II-IV
  • I-II- III

In his December 15, 1898 manifesto Jose Rizal justified and supported the cause of the revolution but not its timing.

  • True
  • False

Why did Jose Rizal leave the Philippines for Europe in February 1888?

  • To continue hid propaganda works
  • To avoid persecution from the Spanish authorities
  • To further his studies
  • To represent the Philippines in the Spanish Cortes

Which disgusted Jose Rizal when he visited United States of America?

  • Discrimination to the Chinese and negro
  • Very populous, dirty and busy streets
  • The use of Jinrikisha
  • High cost of living

Which statement is NOT true about the historical analysis of Jose Rizal about the Philippines in his essay Philippines: A Century Hence

  • The Filipinos have primitive culture before they were colonized by the Spaniards.
  • The Spanish conquest brought the Filipinos civilization which they didn't have before.
  • Filipinos will gain their freedom from Spain through a revolution.
  • The Philippines will remain a colony of Spain if she will implement the needed reforms for the improvement of the country.

What country colonized Spain at the turn of 19th century?

  • United Kingdom
  • United States
  • France
  • Germany

What qualities should not be possessed by Filipino women for them to fulfill their genuine roles and duties?

  • Bravery and righteousness
  • Upright judgment and good faith
  • Modest behavior and spotless conduct
  • Servitude and obedience to the friars

What was the name of the ship that Rizal rode in from Singapore to Europe?

  • Victoria
  • Salvadora
  • Djemnah
  • McCulloch

Essay which expresses Jose Rizal’s love for the country.

  • On the Indolence of the Filipinos
  • To The Young Women of Malolos
  • Philippines: A Century Hence
  • El Amor Patrio

Identify what is asked?

  • GomBurZA

In the Mi Ultimo Adios, Jose Rizal praised the revolutionaries in fighting for the freedom of the Philippines.

  • True
  • False

Which is NOT part of the aims of the La Liga Filipina?

  • Advancement of education, agriculture and commerce
  • Unity of the Filipino people into one nation
  • Mutual protection among Filipinos
  • Demand reforms from Spain

How could one become a member of the La Liga Filipina? I. Approval of the council II. Passing the required tests III. Surpassing the challenges IV. Rescinding allegiance to Spain

  • I, II and III
  • III and IV
  • I and II
  • I and III

Rizal liked his education in UST because Filipino students were treated the same way like the Spaniards.

  • True
  • False

Among the voluminous books read by Jose Rizal, which one was about free people?

  • The Wandering Dew
  • The English Revolution
  • Uncle Tom’s Cabin
  • The Count of Monte Cristo

The Filipinos who became wealthy because of the economic boom brought about by the opening of

  • True
  • False

What is the title of the essay written by Marcelo H. Del Pilar that criticized the power and influence of the friars in the Philippines?

  • Monarchism in the Philippines

Essay which expresses Jose Rizal’s insight on the important role of women in society.

  • Philippines: A Century Hence
  • On the Indolence of the Filipinos
  • El Amor Patrio
  • To The Young Women of Malolos

What country or place impressed Jose Rizal because of its people's courtesy, cleanliness and industry?

  • Borneo
  • Japan
  • Hong Kong
  • U.S.A.

In his work "To the Young Women of Malolos" why did Rizal praise the young women of Malolos?

  • They fought against subjugation and slavery to men
  • They were known in Europe because of their talents in singing and dancing
  • They exposed the abusive of Spanish friars
  • They petitioned the Governor-General for their right to be educated

In his prose ‘El Amor Patrio’ how did Rizal describe or associate compared the patria with _______________.

  • paradise
  • heaven
  • nature
  • women

Spain was conquered by France during the 19th century.

  • True
  • False

The movement which exposed the conditions of the Philippines under the Spanish control and demanded that the country become province of Spain is the

  • Propaganda movement

Evaluate the following statements: I. College students are required to read the unexpurgated versions of the Noli Me Tangere and El Filibusterismo as part of the Rizal course. II. Students whose faith could be damaged are exempted to take the Rizal course.

  • Statement II is true.
  • Both statements are true.
  • Statement I is true.
  • Neither of the statements is true.

Which describes the membership of the La Liga Filipina?

  • Membership is open but certain requirements and tests must be passed.
  • It is open for all who are willing.
  • Membership is open but it requires going through a series of challenges.
  • It is open only for the illustrado and principalias.

Which directly caused the deportation of Jose Rizal to Dapitan?

  • The ‘Poor Friars’
  • The Katipunan
  • The La Liga Filipina
  • His novels

Which DOES NOT describe Jose Rizal as a young boy?

  • Hard-headed
  • Has a frail body
  • Quiet and thinker
  • Sickly

What course did Rizal finish in Ateneo while studying at UST?

  • Ophthalmology
  • Bachelor of Arts
  • Philosophy and Letters
  • Land Surveying

To what social class did Jose Rizal and his family belong?

  • Indio
  • Principalias
  • Insulares
  • Peninsulares

What school was known for its equal treatment of Filipino and Spanish students during Rizal's time?

  • Ateneo Municipal
  • Colegio de San Juan Letran
  • Colegio de San Agustin
  • University of Sto. Tomas

What could be inferred from these lines in the poem To My Fellow Children: “But these were lost -- by furious waves were overthrown like bancas in the stormy sea, long years ago”?

  • The Tagalog language was forgotten because of Spanish colonization.
  • The Tagalog language is the same with other nations’ languages.
  • It is a duty of every Filipino to enrich their language by using and studying it.
  • The Tagalog language is the country’s symbol of freedom.

Who were the Filipinos who gained wealth from renting huge lands (haciendas) owned by the friars

  • Insulares
  • Meztizos
  • Inquilinos
  • Indios Bravos

Evaluate the following statements:

  • Statement I is true.
  • Neither of the statements is true
  • Both statements are true.
  • Statement II is true.

Which could be inferred from the following stanza of the ‘Mi Ultimo Adios’? “On the field of battle, fighting with delirium, others give you their lives without doubts, without gloom. The site nought matters: cypress, laurel or lily: gibbet or open field: combat or cruel martyrdom are equal if demanded by country and home.” I. Rizal praised the revolutionaries on the battlefield II. Rizal emphasized that freedom could be acquired through non-violence III. Rizal expressed the idea that the Spanish rule will soon be ended by the revolution and his martyrdom IV. Rizal expressed the idea that revolutionaries and martyrs are the same if they die for the country

  • I and IV
  • III and IV
  • I and III
  • II and III

Which proves that the study of Dr. Jose Rizal is still relevant?

  • Many of the present social problems in the Philippines are similar to those he criticized.
  • All of these
  • Jose Rizal could be a role model for Filipinos especially the youth.
  • His ideas and philosophies promote nationalism and patriotism.

The execution of the GOMBURZA in Bagumbayan had inspired the Cavite Mutiny in 1872.

  • True
  • False

What group was organized by Jose Rizal which encourages Filipinos to be proud of their race?

  • Circulo Hispano-Filipino
  • Indios Bravos
  • Propaganda Movement
  • La Liga Filipina

Which proves Jose Rizal’s anti-revolution stance?

  • The Mi Ultimo Adios
  • His retraction
  • The testimonies of Pio Valenzuela in 1914 and 1917
  • His Dec. 15, 1896 manifesto

All of the following qualities of Dr. Jose Rizal were used by the Americans to promote him as the national hero of the Philippines except __________ .

  • Assimilist
  • Reformist
  • Peace-loving
  • Uncompromising

Why was Jose Rizal summoned by the governor-general to Malacañan Palace?

  • To be investigated for being the honorary president of the propaganda movement
  • To pay respect to the governor-general who was his friend
  • To discuss the contents and implications of the Noli Me Tangere
  • To explain his sudden arrival

Arrange the following events in chronological order. I. Execution of Jose Rizal II. Jose Rizal was en route to Cuba III. Detention of Rizal in Fort Santiago IV. The outbreak of the1896 Philippine revolution

  • II-III-I-IV
  • II-IV –I-III
  • II-IV-III-I
  • II-III-IV-I

When Dr. Pio Valenzuela confided the plans of the Katipunan, Jose Rizal viewed the revolution as premature.

  • True
  • False

Who helped Jose Rizal in the printing of the El Filibusterismo?

  • Trinidad Pardo de Tavera
  • Valentin Ventura
  • Juan Luna
  • Maximo Viola

Which event paved way for the influx of liberal ideas from Europe which is also influenced the emergence of Filipino consciousness?

  • Emergence of Middle class
  • The Secularization Movement
  • 1872 Cavite Mutiny
  • Opening of the Suez Canal

Which DIRECTLY caused the arrest of Jose Rizal?

  • The outbreak of Philippine revolution
  • The discovery of ‘Poor Friars’ which was found in their luggage
  • The establishment of the La Liga Filipina
  • His novels, Noli Me Tangere and El Filibusterismo

The Philippines during the 19th century was at the height of industrialization and modernization.

  • True
  • False

What could be inferred from these lines in the poem To The Flowers of Heidelberg: “Carry, carry, O flowers, my love to my loved ones, peace to my country and its fecund loam, faith to its men and virtue to its women, health to the gracious beings that dwell within the sacred paternal home.”?

  • These lines reflect Jose Rizal’s analysis of the prevailing social conditions in the Philippines.
  • These lines depict Jose Rizal's hopes for his loved ones, his countrymen and the
  • Philippines.
  • These lines show Jose Rizal’s willingness to sacrifice his life for his loved ones, country and countrymen.
  • These lines express Jose Rizal’s perceived reforms needed by the Philippines, countrymen and loved ones.

Which DOES NOT describe the social, economic and political conditions in the Philippines

  • No significant cultural and educational advancements
  • Spanish administrators failed to initiate political and economic reforms.
  • Slavery, discrimination and injustices were very rampant.
  • Civil war broke out due to desire for the throne

In his latest testimonies, Dr. Pio Valenzuela stated that Rizal strongly opposed the revolution and that he wouldn’t take part in it.

  • True
  • False

Which novel which talks about reform and revolution as means of achieving social transformation?

  • MAKAMISA/Etikang Tagalog
  • Noli Me Tangere
  • El Filibusterismo

Why did Jose Rizal’s friends and family members wanted him not to go back to the Philippines?

  • The Spanish friars will excommunicate him and his family when he sets foot in the Philippines
  • He has not yet finished his works for the Propaganda movement
  • Spanish authorities will plot against him due to the Noli Me Tangere
  • Filipino revolutionaries will persuade him to join the revolution

What did Rizal do in Calamba after he returned from Europe?

  • He put up a clinic
  • He put up a studio
  • He put up a school
  • He put up a musem
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