TASLIT (MIDTERM)
  • 1. In the story "My Father Goes to Court." What is the main reason the neighbor accuses the narrator's family?
A) They stole food
B) They enjoyed the smell of their 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 neighbor never talks to the narrator's family
B) The narrator's family is actually wealthier than the neighbor
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 brings witnesses to defend himself
B) He offers to pay using the sound of coins
C) He denies everything
  • 4. In the story "My Father Goes to Court." What does the father's action with the coins symbolize?
A) Ignorance of the law
B) Greed
C) Cleverness and justice
  • 5. In the story "My Father Goes to Court." How does the father approach the court case?
A) With sadness and despair
B) With anger and aggression
C) With humor and cleverness
  • 6. In the story "My Father Goes to Court." What does the father ultimately argue about wealth?
A) It should be shared equally
B) It does not define a person's worth
C) It can buy happiness
  • 7. 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
C) The father wins and receives compensation
  • 8. In the story "My Father Goes to Court." How does the boy feel about his father's actions in court?
A) Confused
B) Proud
C) Indifferent
  • 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) Maria
B) Joe
C) Alphy
  • 11. in the story of Clay, What is the second thing that Maria touches in the game?
A) Clay
B) Bible
C) Ring
  • 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) Halloween
B) New Years Eve
C) Christmas
  • 15. in the story of Clay, What is Barmbrack?
A) A type of beer
B) A traditional song
C) A spiced bread
  • 16. in the story of Clay, While riding the tram what/who does Maria get distracted by?
A) An elderly man
B) An elderly woman
C) A young gentlemen
  • 17. in the story of Clay, What is the significance of the clay in the story?
A) It is a gift for a friend
B) It represents Maria's childhood
C) It is part of a game at the party
  • 18. 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 case is dismissed
  • 19. What does the clay represent in "Clay"?
A) Enter to convert
B) Impending death
  • 20. in the story of Clay, What did Maria sing?
A) Nessun Dorma
B) What did Maria sing?
  • 21. Q) in the story of Clay, Where does Joe suggest Maria probably lost the plum cake?
A) In the street
B) On the train
  • 22. Why does the father in the story of Generation is caught by the soldiers?
A) Nothing, he just leave
B) Because the sack of rice is not enough for the owner
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 her body
B) By money
C) By another sack of rice
  • 25. Who killed the father in the story of Generation?
A) The soldiers
B) He killed himself
C) Her daughter
  • 26. The is the patient and caring in the story "generation".
A) Mother
B) Grandmother
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) Amado Galuran
B) Tinang tirol
C) Constantina Tirol
  • 29. in the story love in the cornhusk, Who was Tinang's child?
A) Bagoobeto
B) Bagobito
C) Bogibito
  • 30. love in the cornhusk, Where the story happens?
A) Barrio in Mindanao
B) Barrio in Quezon
C) Barrio in Palawan
  • 31. in the story of the Generation, Who witnessed the death of the father?
A) Old selo
B) Her daughter
C) His young son
  • 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) In the city
B) Province
C) In the forest
  • 34. Who wrote the story "Love in the Cornhusks "?
A) Nick Joaquin
B) Francisco Arcellana
C) Aida Rivera Ford
  • 35. in the story love in the cornhusks, What kind of animal that Tinang saw in the scattered of cornhusks?
A) Cow
B) Dog
C) Snake
  • 36. What kind of tree mentioned in the story love in the cornhusk?
A) Narra tree
B) Mango tree
C) Kalamansi tree
  • 37. in the story the generation, Who pleaded the young girl to follow his father after leaving their house?
A) The young boy
B) The old Selo
C) The mother
  • 38. The timeline of the story Generation.
A) Martial law
B) Philippine revolution
C) Prehistoric
  • 39. in the story of the Generation A clueless man and he mumbles all the time.
A) The old Selo
B) The young boy
C) Father
  • 40. in the story love in the cornhusks, Where did the letter fell?
A) Kalamansi tree
B) Papaya tree
C) Cornhusk
  • 41. What is true among the given sentences below?
A) Tinang didn't realized that she still love by Amado, and 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 realized that she still love by Amado, but 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) Sign of Baptism
C) Cleansing the sons of humanity
  • 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) To hold on the past
B) Sacrifices
C) Moments
  • 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) Courage
B) Patriotism
C) Respect
  • 47. Summer Solstice is set during the
A) 3 days of St. Jon's Festival
B) 7 days of St. John Festival
C) 1 and Half Day
  • 48. What was the former job of Fil Acayan during World War 2?
A) Corporal in the U.S army
B) Caregiver
C) OFW
  • 49. What disease does Tony suffers from in the story?
A) Leukemia
B) Leprosy
C) Cancer
  • 50. Best describes the crisis in the story of "the summer solstice"
A) Paeng whip his wife because he loves her and feels that she needs to be put in her place
B) The women in the crowd heat Don Paeng leaving him helpless
C) Guido make suggestive comments to Donya Lupeng that made her leave abruptly.
  • 51. Who was the author of the story "The day the dancers came"?
A) Bienvinedo Santos
B) Beinvenido Santos
C) Bienvenido Santos
  • 52. In the story "The summer solstice"The Tatarin otherwise known as
A) Moro-moro
B) Tadtarin
C) Fertility
  • 53. In the story "the summer solstice". what is the main theme of the story "the summer solstice"?
A) Poverty
B) Masculinism
C) Woman empowerment
  • 54. Who is the cousin of Paeng in the story "The summer solstice"?
A) Guido
B) Paciano
C) Juan
  • 55. Who is the writer of Summer Solstice?
A) Nick Joaquin
B) Neck Joaquin
C) Nick Jaoqui
  • 56. Where is the setting of the story "The day the dancers came"?
A) Chicago
B) Japan
C) China
  • 57. In the story "the summer solstice". It is the Moreta's Family maid and their Driver
A) Paeng and lopeng
B) Guido and Amada
C) Amada and entoy
  • 58. Who is the static character in the story "The summer solstice"?
A) Don paeng
B) Guido
C) Ponya lopeng
  • 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) Embracing and living up the present. Time and memory are the real evil
C) The importance of cultural festivals
  • 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) They are unrealistic
B) He needs to work harder
C) They will come true with time
  • 62. How old is the protagonist based on the story?
A) 33
B) 34
C) 32
  • 63. In the story of The Virgin. What is Miss Mijares's age and marital status in the story?
A) 34, widowed
B) 34, engaged
C) 34, unmarried
  • 64. Where is the setting of the story?
A) PLACEMENT OFFICE/ PHILIPPINES
B) PLACEMENT OFFICE/ AMERICA
C) PLACEMENT OFFICE/ CANADA
  • 65. Who is the foreman of the woodcraft section?
A) ATO
B) ATONG
C) ATOM
  • 66. This object represents Miss Mijares own aspirations and dreams which have been broken and left in a state of disrepair.
A) LIGHTWEIGHT
B) OVERWEIGHT
C) PAPERWEIGHT
  • 67. In the story of The Virgin. What is the job of Miss Mirajes??
A) MANAGER
B) INTERVIEWER
C) none of the above
  • 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 pandesal
B) Buying panderegla
C) Buying pande monggo
  • 70. In the story the Bread of Salt. What does the old Spanish house represent for the protagonist?
A) Social class and the life he desires
B) His family past
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) FALSE
B) NOT SURE
C) TRUE
  • 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) 12
C) 13
  • 75. What event marks the climax of "The Mats"?
A) The arrival of the new mats, symbolizing the family's growth and prosperity
B) The family's decision to sell the old house, signifying their acceptance of change and their move towards a new chapter
C) The revelation that Mr. Angeles had ordered additional mats for his deceased children, creating a poignant moment of remembrance
  • 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) Preservation of memories and enduring the presence of loved ones
B) Memories and remembrance
C) Family's love
  • 78. Who are the main characters in the story "The Mats"?
A) Mr. & Mrs. Angelles
B) Mr. & Mrs. Angeles
C) Mr. & Mrs. Arcellana
  • 79. In the story of " The Mats", What are the extra mats that Mr. Angeles reveals for?
A) Their deceased children
B) Family pets
C) Special occasions
  • 80. In the story "At war's end", What is the main setting of the story?
A) A university campus
B) A city in the Philippines during WWII
C) A small town in America
  • 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) Virgillo Serrano
C) Virgilio Serrano
  • 83. What is the significance of the mats in the story?
A) They are a symbol of the family's wealth
B) They are a source of conflict between the characters
C) They represent the family's history and tradition
  • 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) The struggle with personal identity amid societal expectations
B) Wealth leads to happiness
C) Education is the key to success
  • 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 one of rivalry
B) As a friendship marked by emotional distance
C) As a romantic interest
  • 90. Which of the following best describes the denouement of "The Mats"?
A) The denouement highlights the family's resilience and their ability to overcome their losses
B) The story ends with a sense of closure and resolution, leaving the reader feeling hopeful about the future
C) The ending emphasizes the enduring nature of family love despite the changes and losses they have faced
  • 91. In the story "The Mats", what are the special gifts that Mr. Angeles brought for his family?
A) Personalized maths with their names
B) Personalized nets with their names
C) Personalized mats with their names
  • 92. What lesson does "The Mats" impart regarding loss and memory?
A) Grief should be hidden and not expressed
B) Honoring and remembering loved ones is essential
C) It is best to forget those we lose
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