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Dr. Aurelio Mendoza Memorial Colleges-Ipil

College of Criminology
Ipil, Zamboanga Sibugay Province
2nd Half-Midterm Examination
(Rizals Life Works and Writings)
Name: _________________________________________ Date:__________________
Year: ________________________ Score: _________________
PART I. Multiple Choice Question (MCQ). 2 points each
Instructions: Choose the best answer and write it before each number. This questionnaire consist of 2 pages
including this page. This exam will test your ability on the basic knowledge on Rizals Life Works and Writings. The
exam is good for 1 hour only. Please present your examination permit. Cheating is strictly prohibited.
Note: Avoid erasure. Good Luck.

_______ 1. After Dr. Jose Rizal was exiled in Dapitan City in 1892, where did the Spanish government
incarcerated him?.
a. Fort Santiago c. Fort Pilar
b. Fort Bonifacio d. Intramuros
_______ 2. As a Scientist, he [Rizal] is fond of collecting numerous species of birds, insects, shells and
plants. How many shells did he collected?
a. 310 c. 320.
b. 330 d. 340
_______ 3. Draco Rizali is the scientific name of what famous species did Rizal discovered?
a. Flying Dragon c. Flying Lizard
b. Flying Lemus d. Praying Mantis
_______ 4. One of the three famous animals Rizals discovered is a small beetle, what is its scientific
name?
a. Apogania Rizali c. Draco Rizali
b. Dolichopeza Rizali d. None of the above
_______5. Rhacophorus Rizali is a small kind of a rare_________ that is inhabitant primarily in
rainforest?
a. Beetle c. Lizard
b. Mosquito d. Frog
_______6. This is/are the Novels that propelled Rizal into becoming the leading proponent against the
Spanish rule in the Philippines.
a. Noli Me Tangere c. Both A and B
b. El Filibusterismo d. Only A
_______ 7. Where did Rizal studied his Medicine?
a. Ateneo De Manila c. University of the Philippines
b. University of Santo Tomas d. La Consolation College
_______ 8. At what age did Rizal began showing his artistic skills?
a. 4 c. 6
b. 7 d. 5
_______ 9. Before Rizal took up Medicine, what was his profession?
a. Carpenter c. Land Surveyor
b. Teacher d. Engineer
_______ 10. Who helped Rizal to set up a public plaza and street lighting and map of Mindanao in
Dapitan City?
a. Dr. De Wecker c. Ferdinand Blummentrit
b. Fr. Francisco De Paula Sanchez d. Juan Luna
_______ 11. Rizal invented an air compressed lighter for his friend Blummentrit. He called it?
a. Sulpakan c. Salpakan
b. Sulpukan d. Salpukan
_______ 12. Apart from being a hero, a patriot and a writer, Jose Rizal was an artist of high caliber. In
his lifetime, how many works he produced?
a. 110 c. 130
b. 120 d. 150
______ 13. The main idea of this work of art was his devotion to Christianity. His faith to God would
challenge as he becomes a adult, what kind of art is it?
a. Immaculate Conception sculpture c. Holy Family
b. Sto. Nino d. Sacred Heart of Christ Sculpture
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______ 14. This poem entitled ________________ speaks about the love of our nation and native
tongue, what is the title of the poem.?
a. Mahal kong Bayan b. Noong akoy Bata pa
c. Inang Bayan d. Sa aking Kabataan
_______ 15. Rizal took up medicine because he wanted to treat his mother who was suffering of what
illness?
a. Heart Failure b. Diabetes
c. Cataracts d. High Blood

PART II. Identifications

1. Give the complete name of our national hero (5 points)

2. Give at least 15 languages where Rizal is mastered

PART III. Essay: 10 points.

Why are students required to study the life of Dr. Jose Rizal?

Romel G Torres
Visiting Lecturer