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21st CENTURY LITERATURE FROM THE PHILIPPINES AND THE WORLD

QUARTER 1, WEEK 5
SUMMATIVE ASSESSMENT #3
WRITTEN TASK
MODULE 4

Name: ____________________________________ Grade/Section: _______________

Multiple Choice. Read each statement. Choose and write BEFORE THE NUMBER the letter of the best answer.

PADRE FAURA WITNESSES THE EXECUTION OF RIZAL


AUTHOR: DANTON REMOTO
(POETRY)

I stand on the roof And on this day


Of the Ateneo municipal, With the years beginning to turn,
Shivering Salt things my eyes.
On this December morning. I see Pepe,

Months ago, A blur


Pepe came to me Between the soldiers
In the observatory. With their Mausers raised
I thought we would talk And the early morning’s

About the stars Star:


That do not collide Still shimmering
In the sky: Even if millions of miles away,
Instead, he asked me about The star itself
purgatory
Is already dead.
(His cheeks still ruddy
From the sudden sun
After the bitter winter
In Europe)

1. The persona in the poem “Padre Faura Witness the Execution of Rizal” was _______.
a. Danton Remoto b. Dr. Jose Rizal c. Padre Faura d. You

2. The mood of the poem was _______.


a. Mournful b. Delightful c. Joyful d. Mysterious

3. The speaker was shivering while standing in the roof because _______.
a. He was dizzy. b. It was cold. c. It was December. d. It was high.

4. In stanza 2 & 3 the persona recalled what transpired between him and Pepe. This literary device is called _______.
a. Prophecy b. Symbolic c. Flashbacking d. foreshadowing

5. Pepe came from Europe where winter was bitter. His face became ruddy because _______.
a. He was exposed to humiliation c. He was not accustomed to the weather
b. He was exhausted. d. He was exposed to sudden sun.

6. The characteristics of the star were used to compare with Jose Rizal was shimmering because _______.
a. he was well-known c. he studied astronomy
b. he was about to die d. his teacher was in the observatory

7. Months before Pepe’s execution, he visited Padre Faura. Pepe talked about purgatory instead of colliding star
maybe because _______.
a. Padre Faura was sick c. Pepe knew he would be executed
b. Pepe was terminally ill d. Pepe did not believe in the afterlife

8. Padre Faura witnessed the execution of Rizal from the Azotea of Ateneo because _______.
a. there was no building in between Bagumbayan c. the Observatory was part of Ateneo
b. the old Ateneo de Manila was in Intramuros d. he was invited
9. A virus like Covid-19, can be easily transmitted to another person who has close contact with the carrier. A person
who has weak immunity and pre-existing health conditions may experience a bitter death. Covid-19 patients can
recover if he/she is not immune-compromised. Which statement must be true?
a. Covid-19 virus is not fatal. c. All patients can recover.
b. Not all Covid-19 patients die. d. Bitter death is an easy death.

10. Almost all companies send employees to an all-expense-paid seminar. But the year 2020, a travel and seminar plan
are a blur to every company. Until 2021, travel plan is vaguely known to be allowed. Which statement must be false?
a. When a company sends you to a seminar, you do not pay for it.
b. In the year 2020, any travel for leisure is not allowed.
c. In the year 2021, it is clear that travel will be allowed.
d. Travel tourism will suffer in 2020.

11. Korean food lovers love the smooth and ruddy crimson color of the chili paste called, gojuchang. All ripe chilies are
ruddy. Red tomato is ripe. Tomato is ___.
a. Reddish-brown b. Orange c. Red-orange d. Ruddy

12. Covid-19 virus brought chaos to the world. People were ordered to stay at home during the lockdown. During this
time, many felt that they were in purgatory. The situation makes them feel temporary suffering and misery. Which
statement must be true?
a. Covid-19 brought disorder to the world. c. Lockdown brought suffering and misery.
b. Covid-19 virus forced the people to stay home. d. Purgatory depicts cleansing from sin.

13. The statements of the two Cabinet Secretaries collided. The first gave a point of view, which was opposing view of
the latter. What would be the impact on the readers of the report?

a. The readers applause the Secretaries for the job well done.
b. The readers got confused about the clashing of ideas.
c. The readers felt that there is harmony between the two.
d. The readers realized that the ideas blend well.

14. The Narra trees planted on both sides of the national highway in Pangasinan roofed the entire stretch of the highway.
The shade gives a cool ambiance to the motorists. How does this looks? It looks like a garland hanging on the road.
a. The canopy of leaves and branches appear embracing.
b. The leaves and branches look like a hot air balloon.
c. The leaves and branches appear praying.
d. The leaves and branches appear hanging.

15. The red sports car was running at high speed along the expressway in Batangas when suddenly a group of cows
appeared from somewhere. The car swerved hard and went- off the road. What do you think happened next?
a. The car rested safely on the side of the road.
b. The car stopped and continued to travel
c. The car flew and collided with a tree.
d. The car flew, bounced, and ran again.

Date Accomplished: _______________

________________________________ _______________________________________
Signature over Printed Name of Learner Signature over Printed Name of Parent/Guardian

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