_____1. What do you call statements that are wise and in figurative language which are usually written in rhyming
scheme?
A. Proverbs B. Sayings C. Riddles D. Epic
_____2. What form of precolonial Philippine literature usually contains ideas on aspirations, hopes, everyday life
and expressions of love for loved ones?
A. Epics B. Folk Tales C. Folk Songs D. Riddles
_____3. Which of the following is TRUE about epics?
A. It is a long narrative poem. C. It explains the origin of things or phenomena.
B. It deals with animal characters. D. It is contemporary literature.
For items 4-5, refer to the passage inside the box.
Ang buhay ay parang gulong, minsan nasa ibabaw, minsan nasa ilalim.
(Life's a wheel, sometimes on top, sometimes at the bottom.)

_____4. What form of precolonial Philippine literature is stated above?
A. Proverbs B. Sayings C. Riddles D. Epic
_____5. What could the lines best imply?
A. It means that we sometimes experience favorable events in life but sometimes we experience not so
favorable ones; the ups and downs in life.
B. Life has its bittersweet happenings; one should be always ready to face them.
C. Like wheels, everything happens in a cycle.
D. We need to be strong and patient in life.
_____6. Which is not one of the reasons why early Filipinos have literature?
A. Stories were told to explain why things happen, to help them understand better the world they live in.
B. They were shared to preserve their culture and history, and some for entertainment.
C. Literary pieces teach a lesson on values or moral.
D. Literature is a means of communication in the early years.
_____7. The following are forms of Philippine literature in Spanish tradition, EXCEPT?
A. Korido B. Sarswela C. Maikling Kwento D. Komedya
_____8. Who was one of the founders and later on became Supremo of the Kataas-taasang, Kagalang-galangang
Katipunan ng mga Anak ng Bayan or more commonly known as the Katipunan, which sought the
independence of the Philippines from Spanish colonial rule?
A. Andres Bonifacio B. Marcelo H. Del Pilar C. Jose P. Rizal D. Francisco Baltazar
_____9. What was the focus of Philippine literature during the Spanish Period?
A. to improve the literary skill and style of the Filipinos C. to spread Catholicism
B. to change the idealism of the Filipino D. None of these
_____10. Which of the following is/are true about Philippine Literature during the Spanish era?
A. The life of Jesus Christ was a popular subject for many of the literary forms during this period.
B. A style of writing called the Euro-Hispanic tradition was born during this period
C. The Spaniards taught the Filipinos the novel, the essay and print journalism.
D. All of these
_____11. When do we consider a literary work as a “literary canon”?
We consider a literary work as a “literary canon” when it is a book, narrative and other texts considered as most important and influential of a particular time period or place.
B. We consider a literary work as a “literary canon” when it is a book, narrative and other texts are most popular.
C. We consider a literary work as a “literary canon” when it is a book or narrative which are all sold out in the market.
D. We consider a literary work as a “literary canon” when it is a book, narrative and other texts written during the American invasion.​