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Sec. Quarter 21st Century ABM 12 - Quiz
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  • 1. Who wrote the novel “Silk”?
A) Alexandro Barrico
B) Allesandro Baricco
C) Alessandro Baricco
D) Herve Joncour
  • 2. What does silk primarily symbolize in the context of the novel?
A) Wealth and social status
B) The fragility and impermanence of life
C) The strength and resilience of the human spirit.
D) The beauty, desire, and the allure of the unknown.
  • 3. What does the ending of “Silk” primarily suggest about the nature of love and fulfilment?
A) The fragility and impermanence of life
B) That love and fulfilment are often elusive and may be found in unexpected places or forms.
C) That one should always prioritize duty and responsibility over personal desires.
D) Wealth and social status
  • 4. How does “Silk” primarily portray the meeting of Eastern and Western cultures?
A) As a clash of civilizations, resulting in conflict and misunderstanding.
B) As a harmonious exchange of ideas and traditions, leading to mutual understanding
C) As an opportunity for economic exploitation, with the West dominating the East.
D) As a source of fascination and understanding, highlighting the challenges of cross-cultural communication.
  • 5. Who wrote the novel “Dekada ‘70”?
A) Bob Ong
B) Lualhati Bautista
C) Lupe K. Santos
D) Lualhati Bautista
  • 6. What is the primary setting of “Dekada ‘70”?
A) Rural Philippines during Marcos Presidential.
B) Urban Manila during Marcos Presidential.
C) Urban Manila during Japanese Era.
D) Rural Philippines during American Era.
  • 7. Who is the man protagonist and narrator of “Dekada ‘70”?
A) Amanda Bartolome, a mother and wife, who awaken from political system.
B) Emanuel Bartolome, a student writer, who write editorial for Jules.
C) Jules Bartolome, a student activist, who became member of New People’s Army.
D) Amanda Bartolome, a journalist, who fight through writing an editorial paper.
  • 8. What is the main conflict Amanda Bartolome faces throughout the novel?
A) When her sons never ask her opinion about their decisions.
B) Her struggle to maintain a traditional role as a wife and mother, while her sons become activism.
C) The imprisonment of Jules, and the death of Jason.
D) Finding a job to help their family.
  • 9. How does Julian Bartolome, Amanda’s husband, primarily react to his sons’ activism?
A) He joined with him.
B) He encourages and supports him.
C) He remained silent and uninvolved.
D) He disapproves and persuades him to stop.
  • 10. Which of the following is NOT a major theme explored in “Dekada ‘70”?
A) Family relationship and generational conflict.
B) The role of women in society
C) Martial Law and political oppression.
D) Environmental changes.
  • 11. What is the primary commodity that Hervě Joncour trades in?
A) Tea
B) Opium
C) Silk
D) Spices
  • 12. In what country does Joncour travel to obtain silk?
A) Italy
B) India
C) Japan
D) China
  • 13. Who is the enigmatic figure that Joncour deals with in Japan?
A) The Emperor
B) Hara kai
C) General Tanaka
D) Sensei Ito
  • 14. What language does Joncour use to communicate with Hara Kai?
A) Mandarin
B) French
C) Japanese
D) Tagalog
  • 15. What is the main emotion that drive Joncour’s journey?
A) Sadness
B) Desire
C) Gratitude
D) Duty
  • 16. What does the servant place before Joncour and Hara kai?
A) A plate of food
B) A water
C) wine
D) Two cups of tea
  • 17. In dekada ’70, what decade it takes in?
A) 1950s
B) 1960s
C) 1970s
D) 1980s
  • 18. 18.
    How many sons Amanda and Julian have?
A) Six
B) Four
C) Five
D) Three
  • 19. Which son became rebel?
A) Jules Bartolome
B) Eman Bartolome
C) Isagani Bartolome
D) Jason Bartolome
  • 20. Who declared Martial Law during that time?
A) Manuel Quezon
B) Gloria Macapagal Arroyo
C) Corazon Aquino
D) Ferdinand Marcos
  • 21. What event led Jules to become radicalized?
A) Family matter
B) Political dynasty
C) Job shortage
D) Political oppression and injustice
  • 22. Which of Amanda's sons is a writer?
A) Emmanuel Bartolome
B) Jules Bartolome
C) Jason Bartolome
D) Isagani Bartolome
  • 23. Which son is known for being artistic?
A) Jules Bartolome
B) Eman Bartolome
C) Jason Bartolome
D) Isagani Bartolome
  • 24. Which son is known for being womanizer?
A) Jason Bartolome
B) Emmanuel Bartolome
C) Jules Bartolome
D) Isagani Bartolome
  • 25. What is the name of Amanda’s fifth son?
A) Jules Bartolome
B) Bingo Bartolome
C) Emmanuel Bartolome
D) Jason Bartolome
  • 26. What is the significance of the title "Dekada '70"?
A) It represents the decade of the 1970s
B) It refers to Amanda's age
C) It refers to the number of family members
D) It represents the number of chapters in the novel
  • 27. What is the main theme of Dekada '70?
A) Political awakening and social change
B) Love and romance
C) Personal success
D) Family relationships
  • 28. What is the role of women in Dekada '70?
A) They are portrayed as weak and helpless
B) They are portrayed as strong and resilient
C) They are portrayed as unimportant
D) They are portrayed as villains
  • 29. What is the significance of the protests and rallies in the novel?
A) They are just for show
B) They represent the people's resistance against the government
C) They are a form of entertainment
D) They are insignificant
  • 30. How does Amanda's relationship with Julian change over time?
A) They fall out of love
B) They grow closer
C) They become more distant due to differing views
D) They remain the same
  • 31. What is the symbolism of the curfew in Dekada '70?
A) It symbolizes oppression and control
B) It symbolizes peace
C) It symbolizes freedom
D) It symbolizes safety
  • 32. Which of Amanda's sons is least involved in activism?
A) Eman Bartolome
B) Jules Bartolome
C) Isagani Bartolome
D) Jason Bartolome
  • 33. Which son of Amanda died because of drugs manipulation?
A) Jules Bartolome
B) Isagani Bartolome
C) Jason Bartolome
D) Eman Bartolome
  • 34. What is the role of education in the novel?
A) It is a tool for awakening and empowerment
B) It is a waste of time
C) It is a form of control
D) It is unimportant
  • 35. What is the significance of the media in Dekada '70?
A) It is always truthful
B) It is controlled by the government and used for propaganda
C) It is unimportant
D) It is always accurate
  • 36. What is the symbolism of Amanda's hair in the novel?
A) It symbolizes her sadness
B) It symbolizes beauty
C) It symbolizes her changing identity and freedom
D) It symbolizes youth
  • 37. What is the symbolism of the military in Dekada '70?
A) It symbolizes protection
B) It symbolizes oppression and violence
C) It symbolizes justice
D) It symbolizes peace
  • 38. How does Dekada '70 reflect the struggles of the Filipino people during Martial Law?
A) It glorifies them
B) It trivializes them
C) It ignores them
D) It portrays them realistically and poignantly
  • 39. What is Lualhati Bautista known for?
A) Writing children's books
B) Composing poetry
C) Addressing social and political issues
D) Writing science fiction novels
  • 40. When was Lualhati Bautista born?
A) January 1, 1950
B) December 2, 1955
C) December 2, 1945
D) February 12, 2023
  • 41. When did Lualhati Bautista pass away?
A) February 14, 2023
B) February 12, 2023
C) February 13, 2023
D) February 11, 2023
  • 42. What was the title of Lualhati Bautista's first published short story?
A) Gapo
B) Bulaklak Sa City Jail
C) Bata, Bata… Pa’no ka ginawa?
D) Katugon ng Damdamin
  • 43. Which Lualhati Bautista screenplay won almost all awards?
A) Gapo
B) Bulaklak sa City Jail
C) Bata, Bata… Pa’no ka ginawa?
D) Dekada ‘70
  • 44. Which of Lualhati Bautista's works was nominated for an award in the Film Academy of the Philippines?
A) Gapo
B) Dekada ‘70
C) Kung Mahawi man ang Ulap
D) Bata, Bata… Pa’no ka ginawa?
  • 45. Which of the following is a short fiction collection by Lualhati Bautista?
A) Gapo
B) Buwan, Buwan Hulugan Mo Ako ng Sundang
C) Bata, Bata… Pa’no ka ginawa?
D) Dekada ‘70
  • 46. Where was Lualhati Bautista born?
A) Tondo, Manila
B) Pasig City
C) Cavite City
D) Pasay City
  • 47. Lualhati Bautista's work often covers issues from which periods?
A) Marcos Era
B) Japanese Era
C) Spanish Era
D) Quezon Era
  • 48. What award did Lualhati Bautista receive for her contributions to
A) FMM award
B) Novela award
C) Palanca Award
D) Planca Award
  • 49. What type of writer was Lualhati Bautista?
A) Playwrite
B) Novelist
C) Essayist
D) Poet
  • 50. Lualhati Bautista was also known as a/an:
A) Activist
B) Businessman
C) Singer
D) Politician
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