TASLIT (MIDTERM)

TASLIT (MIDTERM) - Quiz

1. In the story "My Father Goes to Court." What is the main reason the neighbor accuses the narrator's family?

A) They enjoyed the smell of their food
B) They stole food
C) They insulted the neighbor

2. In the story "My Father Goes to Court." What is ironic about the neighbor's accusation?

A) The narrator's family is actually wealthier than the neighbor
B) The neighbor never talks to the narrator's family
C) The narrator's family is accused of stealing something intangible-smell

3. In the story "My Father Goes to Court." How does the narrator's father respond to the accusation in court?

A) He offers to pay using the sound of coins
B) He brings witnesses to defend himself
C) He denies everything

4. In the story "My Father Goes to Court." What does the father's action with the coins symbolize?

A) Cleverness and justice
B) Greed
C) Ignorance of the law

5. In the story "My Father Goes to Court." How does the father approach the court case?

A) With sadness and despair
B) With humor and cleverness
C) With anger and aggression

6. In the story "My Father Goes to Court." What does the father ultimately argue about wealth?

A) It can buy happiness
B) It does not define a person's worth
C) It should be shared equally

7. In the story "My Father Goes to Court." What is the outcome of the court case?

A) The father loses but teaches a valuable lesson
B) The father wins and receives compensation
C) The case is dismissed

8. In the story "My Father Goes to Court." How does the boy feel about his father's actions in court?

A) Proud
B) Indifferent
C) Confused

9. Who is the author of Clay?

A) James Joice
B) James Joyce
C) Jhames Joyce

10. Who is the main character in the story of Clay?

A) Joe
B) Alphy
C) Maria

11. in the story of Clay, What is the second thing that Maria touches in the game?

A) Ring
B) Clay
C) Bible

12. in the story of Clay, What is the second thing that Maria touches in the game?

A) Bible
B) Clay
C) Ring

13. What does the clay represent in "Clay"?

A) Impending death
B) Convert
C) Marriage

14. in the story of Clay, What holiday is Maria preparing for at the start of "Clay"?

A) New Years Eve
B) Halloween
C) Christmas

15. in the story of Clay, What is Barmbrack?

A) A traditional song
B) A type of beer
C) A spiced bread

16. in the story of Clay, While riding the tram what/who does Maria get distracted by?

A) A young gentlemen
B) An elderly man
C) An elderly woman

17. in the story of Clay, What is the significance of the clay in the story?

A) It represents Maria's childhood
B) It is part of a game at the party
C) It is a gift for a friend

18. In the story "My Father Goes to Court." What is the outcome of the court case?

A) The case is dismissed
B) The father loses but teaches a valuable lesson

19. What does the clay represent in "Clay"?

A) Impending death
B) Enter to convert

20. in the story of Clay, What did Maria sing?

A) What did Maria sing?
B) Nessun Dorma

21. Q) in the story of Clay, Where does Joe suggest Maria probably lost the plum cake?

A) On the train
B) In the street

22. Why does the father in the story of Generation is caught by the soldiers?

A) Because the sack of rice is not enough for the owner
B) Nothing, he just leave
C) He went on a rampage by the street during curfew

23. in the story love in the cornhusk Where did the love letter came from?

A) Amado
B) Mother
C) Her sister

24. in the story of the generation, In what way did the young girl paid for his father's freedom?

A) By another sack of rice
B) By her body
C) By money

25. Who killed the father in the story of Generation?

A) Her daughter
B) He killed himself
C) The soldiers

26. The is the patient and caring in the story "generation".

A) Grandmother
B) Mother
C) Girlfriend

27. in the story love in the cornhusk, symbolizes danger of her past dreams if he chose Amado, her child will be the one that suffered.

A) White tiger
B) Green snake
C) Ibong adarna

28. Who was the main character/protagonist in the story love in the cornhusks?

A) Constantina Tirol
B) Tinang tirol
C) Amado Galuran

29. in the story love in the cornhusk, Who was Tinang's child?

A) Bagobito
B) Bagoobeto
C) Bogibito

30. love in the cornhusk, Where the story happens?

A) Barrio in Mindanao
B) Barrio in Palawan
C) Barrio in Quezon

31. in the story of the Generation, Who witnessed the death of the father?

A) His young son
B) Her daughter
C) Old selo

32. Who are the opportunists and immoral in the story of the Generation?

A) The soldiers
B) The father
C) The Daughter

33. Where does the story Generation takes place?

A) Province
B) In the city
C) In the forest

34. Who wrote the story "Love in the Cornhusks "?

A) Aida Rivera Ford
B) Nick Joaquin
C) Francisco Arcellana

35. in the story love in the cornhusks, What kind of animal that Tinang saw in the scattered of cornhusks?

A) Snake
B) Dog
C) Cow

36. What kind of tree mentioned in the story love in the cornhusk?

A) Kalamansi tree
B) Mango tree
C) Narra tree

37. in the story the generation, Who pleaded the young girl to follow his father after leaving their house?

A) The old Selo
B) The young boy
C) The mother

38. The timeline of the story Generation.

A) Prehistoric
B) Philippine revolution
C) Martial law

39. in the story of the Generation A clueless man and he mumbles all the time.

A) The old Selo
B) Father
C) The young boy

40. in the story love in the cornhusks, Where did the letter fell?

A) Cornhusk
B) Kalamansi tree
C) Papaya tree

41. What is true among the given sentences below?

A) Tinang realized that she still love by Amado, but she is now married and had a child
B) Tinang realized that her former love doesn't love her anymore that's why Amado left her
C) Tinang didn't realized that she still love by Amado, and she is now married and had a child.

42. In the story "the summer solstice". what is St. John represents?

A) Domination and Superiority
B) Cleansing the sons of humanity
C) Sign of Baptism

43. Who was the character that has a very optimistic personality yet portrayed indifferently in the story "The day the dancers Came"?

A) Ben
B) Fil
C) Tony

44. What does the "tape recorder" symbolized in the story "The day the dancers came"?

A) Moments
B) Sacrifices
C) To hold on the past

45. What does the phrase "dream of keeping afloat" symbolized in the story "The day the dancers Came"?

A) trying to survive in a foreign land
B) trying to give up everything

46. Kissing of Feet in the story "The summer solstice" symbolizing what?

A) Patriotism
B) Respect
C) Courage

47. Summer Solstice is set during the

A) 3 days of St. Jon's Festival
B) 1 and Half Day
C) 7 days of St. John Festival

48. What was the former job of Fil Acayan during World War 2?

A) Caregiver
B) OFW
C) Corporal in the U.S army

49. What disease does Tony suffers from in the story?

A) Leprosy
B) Cancer
C) Leukemia

50. Best describes the crisis in the story of "the summer solstice"

A) Guido make suggestive comments to Donya Lupeng that made her leave abruptly.
B) Paeng whip his wife because he loves her and feels that she needs to be put in her place
C) The women in the crowd heat Don Paeng leaving him helpless

51. Who was the author of the story "The day the dancers came"?

A) Bienvinedo Santos
B) Bienvenido Santos
C) Beinvenido Santos

52. In the story "The summer solstice"The Tatarin otherwise known as

A) Moro-moro
B) Fertility
C) Tadtarin

53. In the story "the summer solstice". what is the main theme of the story "the summer solstice"?

A) Masculinism
B) Poverty
C) Woman empowerment

54. Who is the cousin of Paeng in the story "The summer solstice"?

A) Guido
B) Juan
C) Paciano

55. Who is the writer of Summer Solstice?

A) Nick Jaoqui
B) Nick Joaquin
C) Neck Joaquin

56. Where is the setting of the story "The day the dancers came"?

A) Chicago
B) China
C) Japan

57. In the story "the summer solstice". It is the Moreta's Family maid and their Driver

A) Paeng and lopeng
B) Amada and entoy
C) Guido and Amada

58. Who is the static character in the story "The summer solstice"?

A) Don paeng
B) Ponya lopeng
C) Guido

59. What does the word "reflection" symbolized in the story "The day the dancers came"?

A) Fil's joy and happiness
B) Fil's insecurity or self consciousness
C) Fil's burden and sufferings

60. What was the main theme in the story "the day the dancers came?"

A) The joy of friendship
B) The importance of cultural festivals
C) Embracing and living up the present. Time and memory are the real evil

61. In the story the Bread of Salt. At the end of the story, what does the protagonist realize about his dreams of Aida

A) He needs to work harder
B) They will come true with time
C) They are unrealistic

62. How old is the protagonist based on the story?

A) 34
B) 33
C) 32

63. In the story of The Virgin. What is Miss Mijares's age and marital status in the story?

A) 34, engaged
B) 34, unmarried
C) 34, widowed

64. Where is the setting of the story?

A) PLACEMENT OFFICE/ CANADA
B) PLACEMENT OFFICE/ AMERICA
C) PLACEMENT OFFICE/ PHILIPPINES

65. Who is the foreman of the woodcraft section?

A) ATONG
B) ATO
C) ATOM

66. This object represents Miss Mijares own aspirations and dreams which have been broken and left in a state of disrepair.

A) OVERWEIGHT
B) LIGHTWEIGHT
C) PAPERWEIGHT

67. In the story of The Virgin. What is the job of Miss Mirajes??

A) INTERVIEWER
B) none of the above
C) MANAGER

68. In the story of The Virgin. What is the primary focus of Miss Mijares in the story?

A) Traveling the world
B) Caring for her mother and family.
C) Seeking personal fame and success

69. In the story the Bread of Salt. What is the protagonist's daily responsibility?

A) Buying pande monggo
B) Buying panderegla
C) Buying pandesal

70. In the story the Bread of Salt. What does the old Spanish house represent for the protagonist?

A) His family past
B) Social class and the life he desires
C) A place of comfort

71. In the story of The Virgin. How does society perceive Miss Mijares due to her marital status?

A) With indifference
B) With gossip and judgment
C) With admiration

72. The story highlights the limitations imposed upon women in the consequences of denying one's true self.

A) TRUE
B) FALSE
C) NOT SURE

73. In the story the Bread of Salt. Who does the protagonist admire and dream about?

A) His teacher
B) His aunt
C) Aida

74. In the story the Bread of Salt. How old is the protagonist in the story?

A) 14
B) 13
C) 12

75. What event marks the climax of "The Mats"?

A) The revelation that Mr. Angeles had ordered additional mats for his deceased children, creating a poignant moment of remembrance
B) The arrival of the new mats, symbolizing the family's growth and prosperity
C) The family's decision to sell the old house, signifying their acceptance of change and their move towards a new chapter

76. In the story "At war's end", What causes Virgilio's inner disturbance?

A) A love affair
B) The pressure of academic expectations
C) Guilt over his family's wealth and tenants' poverty

77. The photograph in the story "The Mats" symbolizes what?

A) Memories and remembrance
B) Family's love
C) Preservation of memories and enduring the presence of loved ones

78. Who are the main characters in the story "The Mats"?

A) Mr. & Mrs. Angeles
B) Mr. & Mrs. Arcellana
C) Mr. & Mrs. Angelles

79. In the story of " The Mats", What are the extra mats that Mr. Angeles reveals for?

A) Their deceased children
B) Special occasions
C) Family pets

80. In the story "At war's end", What is the main setting of the story?

A) A city in the Philippines during WWII
B) A small town in America
C) A university campus

81. In the story "At war's end", Who invites the guests to the dinner party?

A) Nestor Gallego
B) Virgilio Serrano
C) Don Pepe

82. Who is the protagonist of the story "At war's end"?

A) Vergilio Serrano
B) Virgilio Serrano
C) Virgillo Serrano

83. What is the significance of the mats in the story?

A) They represent the family's history and tradition
B) They are a source of conflict between the characters
C) They are a symbol of the family's wealth

84. In the story "At war's end", Which character represents the burden of wealth and societal expectations?

A) Nestor
B) Virgilio
C) Don Pepe

85. In the story "At war's end", What does Virgilio's dinner party suggest about his character?

A) He enjoys solitude
B) He seeks to impress others
C) He feels isolated despite being surrounded by friends

86. In the story "At war's end", What is the ultimate message conveyed through Virgilio's actions in the story?

A) Education is the key to success
B) Wealth leads to happiness
C) The struggle with personal identity amid societal expectations

87. In the story "At war's end", What tragic outcome does the story culminate in?

A) The loss of property
B) Family feud
C) The death of Virgilio

88. What is the most important lesson to be learned from the story "The Mats"?

A) The importance of holding into the past
B) Enduring the power of family love and remembrance, even in the face of loss and change
C) The importance of family and tradition

89. In the story "At war's end", How does Nestor perceive his relationship with Virgilio?

A) As a romantic interest
B) As one of rivalry
C) As a friendship marked by emotional distance

90. Which of the following best describes the denouement of "The Mats"?

A) The ending emphasizes the enduring nature of family love despite the changes and losses they have faced
B) The story ends with a sense of closure and resolution, leaving the reader feeling hopeful about the future
C) The denouement highlights the family's resilience and their ability to overcome their losses

91. In the story "The Mats", what are the special gifts that Mr. Angeles brought for his family?

A) Personalized mats with their names
B) Personalized maths with their names
C) Personalized nets with their names

92. What lesson does "The Mats" impart regarding loss and memory?

A) Grief should be hidden and not expressed
B) It is best to forget those we lose
C) Honoring and remembering loved ones is essential

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