21st Century Literature

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21st Century Literature Quiz

Test your knowledge on the rich tapestry of 21st-century literature! This engaging quiz covers various aspects of literature from the pre-colonial period to contemporary times, highlighting influential writers, literary forms, and historical contexts.

Whether you're a literature aficionado or just starting your journey, this quiz provides:

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2. Which best describes the type of education during pre-colonial period?

A. Bias

B. Formal

C. Harsh and strict

D. Imitative and informal

3. What is the official system of writing in the Philippines which is already existing even during pre- Spanish period?

A. Alibata

B. Baybayin

C. Cuneiform

D. Hieroglyphics

4. What element of a story is depicted in this text: “Her name is Ella, 26 years old. Her neighbors think she’s feisty.”?

A. Character

B. Conflict

C. Plot

D. Setting

6. What is common about legends and myths?

A. They both provide explanations as to the origin of something or someone.

B. They both tell the heroic deeds of a certain character.

C. Characters both have supernatural powers.

D. These are both inspired by true experiences

7. Post-colonialism is a broad term that can also be used to study literature. What is the utmost concern of this term?

A. Impact of imperialism and colonialism

B. Establishment of own governance

C. Threat of another colonizers

D. This belief is not true

8. What subject or theme is the most common during the contemporary period?

A. Educational Issues

B. Psychological Issues

C. Social Issues

D. Spiritual Issues

9. What does the Latin word “littera” mean?

A. Letter of the Roman alphabet

B. Letter of the Greek alphabet

C. Baybayin

D. Alibata

10. Which genre of literature observes sounds and rhythms for aesthetic purposes in expressing one’s dealings, ideas, and beliefs?

A. Fiction

C. Prose

B. Non-Fiction

D. Poetry

11. Who is the writer of Footnote to Youth and has a pen name “Doveglion”?

A. Amado V. Hernandez

B. Carlos P. Romulo

C. Jose Garcia Villa

D. Nick Joaquin

12. What does “Hybrid Visayan Literature” mean?

A. Limited style of literature

B. Realistic style of literature

C. Technologically advance literature

D. Traditional style of literature

13. What is true about “Moro-Moro Literature”?

A. Both Christians and Muslims are represented in a positive way.

B. Muslims are represented with a good image.

C. Muslims are represented with a bad image.

D. Christians are the antagonists

14. What refers to a native drama popular during the Spanish period that depicts war between Christians and Muslims?

A. Epic

B. Komedya or Moro-moro

C. Myth

D. Parable

15. Which best describes the type of literature during the later part of the Spanish regime?

A. Didactic and conservative

B. Imitative and informal

C. Sarcastic and pessimistic

D. Simple and dynamic

16. What is TRUE about literature during the Japanese Period?

A. Filipinos were encouraged to write using the Tagalog language.

B. Filipinos were forbidden to write at all during this period.

C. Filipino writers began writing literary texts

D. Filipinos were naked and got children begging for extra rice

17. Who is the writer of the first Filipino novel in English entitled “A Child of Sorrow” in 1921?

A. Jose Garcia Villa

B. Nick Joaquin

C. Paz Marquez Benitez

D. Zoilo M. Galang

19. Which element of poetry is shown in these lines of the poem entitled “Ang Babaing Nangarap Nang Gising” by Virgilio Almario? Naisumpa niya noong dalagita Na siya’y aahon Mula sa malansa at bukid na basa Ng liblib na nayon;

A. Alliteration

B. Assonance

C. Onomatopoeia

D. Rhyme

20. Which is true about the pre-colonial period?

A. Our limited access to pre-colonial literature is because of the absence of a system of writing during this period.

B. Trading with foreign neighboring countries resulted in the diversity of our culture.

C. Ancient Filipinos were not influenced by foreign countries.

D. Many literary forms were written

21. What is common among these literary genres: legends, myths, fables, biographies, novels, and short stories?

A. They are based on true historic events

B. They are all non-fiction prose

C. They are all written in lines

D. They all have stories to tell.

22. What is most likely the theme of literary text during the Early Spanish Period?

A. Equality

B. Nationalism

C. Nature

D. Religion

24. What element of a story is depicted in this text: “It was 1986. The country was still euphoric for having ended a terrible regime”?

A. Conflict

B. Point of View

C. Setting

D. Theme

25. Which is TRUE about Philippine literature?

A. Early Filipinos were illiterate which explains why there were no written literary texts produced at the time

B. Philippine literature was only introduced when the Spaniards came to conquer the Philippines.

C. Philippine literature is nothing compared to the literary masterpieces of other countries.

D. Philippine literature existed even during pre- colonial period.

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