Republic of the Philippines

Department of Education
Region III- Central Luzon
Schools Division of Tarlac Province
MABABANABA HIGH SCHOOL
San Jose, Tarlac
FINAL EXAM in 21st Century Literature from the Philippines and the World
NAME:_________________________________ SCORE:_________________
GRADE & SEC:_____________________ DATE:__________________
GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS: Read the following statements/ questions carefully. Write the CAPITAL
letter of the correct answer on the space provided before each number.
_________1. Who is the Filipino poet and soldier who wrote the Philippine National Anthem?
A. Nick Joaquin C. Jose Palma Y. Velasquez
B. Jose Garcia Villa D. Paz Marquez Benitez
_________2. In what region does the story “Footnote to Youth” would fall under?
A. Region 4 C. National Capital Region
B. Region 5 D. ARMM/CALABARZON
_________3. In the story, Footnote to Youth, what did the character of Dodong regret the most?
A. Marrying at an early age C. Having pimples on his face
B. Helping his father in the farm D. Having Teang as his girlfriend
_________4. Which of the following did Kiko prove in the end of the story “My Brother’s Peculiar Chicken?”
A. The chicken is a hen C. The chicken is binabae
B. The chicken is a rooster D. The chicken is peculiar
_________5. In the story, “My Brother’s Peculiar Chicken,” why is the chicken peculiar?
A. Because it’s a binabae C. Because it was found by Kiko
B. Because of its name D. Because nobody can tell if it’s a hen or a rooster
_________6. It is a Bicolano folk song which is translated in English as “One Evening.”
A. Sabong Banggi C. Saring Bangus
B. Sarung Bungi D. Sarong Banggi
_________7. During the ancient times, which is the most famous form of courtship?
A. Serenading/Harana C. Asking the girl to go out/Date
B. Writing a poem D. Saying romantic words
_________8. In the story Scent of Apples, what does the title symbolizes?
A. the smell of apple C. the smell of American people
B. the place the character lives D. homesickness
_________9. It is an epic poem which is translated as “Tales from the Mouth of Halawod River”
A. Hinilawood C. Hinilawud
B. Hinilawod D. Hilinawud
_________10. Who is the beautiful goddess of the eastern sea whom people of Panay believed?
A. Alunsina C. Maklium-sat’wan
B. Paubari D. Suklang Malayon
_________11. Why is the early literature transmitted orally from our ancestors?
A. Because they prefer speaking than writing
B. Because they don’t have system of writing
C. Because it is a trend during that time
D. Because they enjoy oral transmission of literature
_________12. How did the chocolates hill came to be, based on the story from Central Visayas?
A. The result of the fight of the chocolate soldiers
B. Because of a fairy who turned the pearls of a girl into chocolate hills
C. Due to the raining chocolates from the gods of Bisaya
D. The effect of a great storm in Visayas
_________13. What does the chocolate hills symbolizes?
A. Arrogance and pride C. Kindness and humility
B. Bad attitude D. Obedience and Industriousness
_________14. Based from the Legend of Bungansakit, why did the people name the place in Visayas as Basey?
A. In honor of the most beautiful inhabitant Bungansakit (Baysay=pretty)
B. In honor of the Basey family who sacrificed themselves
C. To give respect to the Basey people who is the inhabitants of the place
D. To remember what did the Moro do to Bungansakit
_________15. Which of these pronouns should you see to know that a story is in a third person point of view?
A. I/Me C. We/Us
B. You D. She/He
_________16. What is the counterpart of mermaids in Eastern Visayas?
A. Kataw C. Aktaw
B. Takaw D. Wataw
_________17. Which is true in the story “The First Mermaid?”
A. The King Milkfish is the father of the first mermaid
B. The setting of the story happens near the sea
C. The mermaid fell in love with the milkfish
D. The first mermaid is created by the gods of Waray
_________18. Why did the Sultan of Lanao ask the craftsman to carve an image of sarimanok?
A. To remind him of his daughter C. To beautify his house
B. To bring luck to his house D. To show to people of Lanao
_________19. What type conflict is in the story of Sarimanok?
A. Man vs. man C. Man vs. animals
B. Man vs. nature D. Man vs. supernatural
_________20. Which of the following cause the son to cut out his mother’s heart?
A. Anger to his mother C. the need for a surgery
B. Love for a beautiful woman D. the advice of a foreteller
_________21. It was known as the twin falls in Iligan City which is believed to originate from the tears of a
cursed daughter of a Sultan.
A. Maria Theresa Falls C. Maria Katrina Falls
B. Maria Leonora Falls D. Maria Cristina Falls
_________22. He is the ugly old king who asked for a mixture/love potion to win his bride.
A. Impit Purok C. Barom-mai
B. Madayaw BAyho D. Hangin-bai
_________23. Where is the cave on which the hermit lived?
A. Mt. Arayat C. Mt. Apo
B. Mt. Makiling D. Mt. Mayon
_________24. Who is the son of a Bathala who came down to be the son of the Sultan Nabi.
A. Indarapatra C. Nabi
B. Sulayman D. Potri
_________25. Who is the chieftest mourner in the story of Aida Rivera-Ford?
A. Esa-the mistress C. Aunt Sophia
B. Uncle D. Niece Aida
_________26. Which of the following is NOT a 21st century Philippine literature?
A. ABNKKBSNPLAko C. Twilight
B. Diary ng Panget D. She’s Dating the Gangster
_________27. It is a story about Roberto Ong and his experience in schooling.
A. ABNKKBSNPLAko C. Twilight
B. Diary ng Panget D. She’s Dating the Gangster
_________28. In the story “She’s Dating the Gangster,” which can be the best theme for it?
A. Love is not based on looks C. First love never dies
B. Love takes time D. Love is sweeter in second time around
_________29. Which of these love teams portrayed as the main characters in Diary ng Panget?
A. LizQuen C. KathNiel
B. JaDine D. CharDawn
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_________30. Who is the 21 Century Filipino writer known for humorous stories about the realities in life
such as ABNKKBSNPLAko?
A. Roberto Ong C. Bayani Agbayani
B. Pedro Bucaneg D. Bob Ong
_________31. If you’re going to write a 21st century Philippine literature, which of the following
characteristic/feature is usually manifested?
A. complexity C. Clarity
B. continuity D. Confidentiality
_________32. It is a modern way of having wider readers because it can be accessed by many people around
the world, “She’s dating the Gangster is one of the product of this medium.”
A. Facebook C. Twitter
B. Instagram D. Wattpad
_________33. The oldest remains of this kingdom are written on papyrus.
A. Assyria C. Egypt
B. Babylonia D. Greece
_________34. It is an example of Greece epic poetry written by Homer.
A. Aeneid C. Ramayana
B. Don Quixote D. Odyssey
_________35. Which of the following is also a term/name incorporated with the 18th century?
A. Age of Rebirth C. Age of Reason
B. Age of Restoration D. Age of Romance
_________36. This literary period in world literature shows deep respect to the past.
A. Classicism C. Medieval
B. Realism D. Renaissance
_________37. This literary period in world literature originated the genre Romance.
C. Classicism C. Medieval
D. Realism D. Renaissance
_________38. He is the one who contributed most of the classical works in China.
A. Bi Sheng C. Kung Fu Chu
B. Confucius D. Wen Yiduo
_________39. It is considered as the world’s first novel written by the Court Lady Murasaki Shikibu.
A. Tao Te Ching C. The Pillow Book (Makura no sōshi)
B. Mahabharata D. The tale of Genji (Genji monogatari)
_________40. It is the most popular genre in Egypt which is a plain form of writing.
A. Papyrus C. Vernacular Novel
B. Cuneiform D. Vernacular Poetry
_________41. Sanskrit Literature in India begins with the collection of these sacred hymns.
A. Ramayana C. Indarapatra
B. Mahabharata D. Rig Veda
_________42. It is the Korean script/alphabet introduced by King Sejong.
A. Idu C. Hangul
B. Gugyeol D. Seokbo Sangjeo
_________43. Which of the following is evidently true about 21st century world literature?
A. Ancient traditions are always shown C. New & unique ideas are manifested
B. Stories are usually about origins D. Boring and traditional
_________44. It is considered as the bestselling book series in the history (sold 400+ M copies)
A. Life of Pi C. Hunger Games
B. Fault in our Stars D. Harry Potter
_________45. The film Hunger games was written by this American writer.
A. J.K. Rowling C. Stephanie Meyer
C. Suzanne Marie Collins D. Yann Martel
_________46. Which of the following describes “The Twilight Saga?”
A. Love story of Cancer Patients C. Story of rebellion
B. Story of a wizard kid D. Story of a vampire romance
_________47. Among the animals on the boat of Pi, it is the first one to be seen on the screen.
A. monkey C. giraffe
B. hyena D. zebra
_________48. Why did the Pi feel sad about Richard Parker in the end of the film “Life of Pi?”
A. Richard Parker bite him C. Richard Parker did not left food
B. Richard Parker did not look back D. Richard Parker growl at him
_________49. You are watching a film which shows what happens in the past first then goes back to present.
Which plot device was used?
A. Chronological C. Flashback
B. Foreshadowing D. Media Res
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_________50. A 21 century literature written by Yann Martel & adopted into film by Ang Lee.
A. Life of Pi C. Divergent
B. Hunger Games D. Harry Potter

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HESPER MARIE A. HULIPAS RAQUEL G. BAUTISTA, Ph. D RODEL T. NAVARRA