1. Which of the following would best characterize the works during the age of apprenticeship?


A. The writing style is in the story form.

B. The writing style is patterned after the Western writers.

C. The theme is about one’s identity.

D. The writers use local flavor.


2. In the story “My Father Goes to Court”, what was considered as their family’s wealth by the main character?


A. their ability to smell the food

B. their ability to be healthy

C. their ability to laugh

D. their ability to be together


3. Which of the following is NOT a reason why Literature is very significant for us.


A. It makes us connect to a historical past.

B. it gives entertainment for idle time.

C. It provides better understanding of a culture.

D. It teaches lessons in life.


4. These shape a writer in his development and production of a literary piece.


A. writing style

C. point of view

B. plot of the story

D. factors of influence


5. Which of the following lines reflect an environmental influence?


A. He could still see the blue ocean of the fishing town where he grew up.

B. He would pour out a portion of his drink into the waters as an offering.

C. A fisherman like him knows how precious a banca is in his life.

D. The incoming storm made him remember the devastation angry waves could bring.


6. This pertains to a set of qualities, beliefs, and personality that make a person unique from others.


A. traditions

B. culture

C. identity

D. values


7. Which of the following explains a historical influence??


A. He could still see the blue ocean of the fishing town where he grew up.

B. He would pour out a portion of his drink into the waters as an offering.

C. A fisherman like him knows how precious a banca is in his life.

D. The incoming storm made him remember the devastation angry waves could bring.


8. What type of influence presents the social status of a character?


A. cultural influence

C. historical influence

B. economic influence

D. environmental influence


9. Which of the following situation explains the value of Utang na Loob?


A. payment of debt

B. showing kindness

C. returning a favor

D. helping a neighbor


10. Which of the following would best portray the Filipino trait Pakikisama?


A. choosing people who are reliable

B. giving due respect to superiors

C. getting along with a difficult person

D. giving up one’s seat for an elderly


11. The word Hospitality means the following except:


A. giving a warm welcome to guests

B. giving directions to foreigners

C. providing lodging for visiting relatives

D. offering masses for dead relatives


12. What very unique Filipino trait do the two reading texts present?


A. portraying a closeness with family

B. living in a rural area

C. the mention of a father figure

D. the mention of siblings


13. What is the meaning of the word impoverished for Carlos Bulosan?


A. very weak

B. very poor

C. very healthy

D. very strong


14. This pertains to the Bayanihan spirit.


A. Giving donations in church

B. Letting strangers come to your house on fiestas

C. Considering the advice of grandparents

D. Joining the community in its endeavors


15. Identify what factor of influence is very dominant in the story “How my Brother Leon Brought Home a Wife”?


A. cultural influence

C. historical influence

B. economic influence

D. environmental influence



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