THE LIFE AND WORKS OF RIZAL
QUIZ #2- NOLI ME TANGERE
Name: ______________________________ Course/Year:______________
DIRECTIONS: ENCIRCLE THE LETTER OF b. His attempt to gain Maria Clara’s love
THE CORRECT ANSWER c. His commitment to Filipino education
1. Who is the author of Noli Me Tangere? and progress
a. Emilio Jacinto b. José Rizal d. His plan to escape Spanish oppression
c. Andres Bonifacio d. Apolinario Mabini 10. Why does Padre Dámaso oppose
2. What does the title Noli Me Tangere Ibarra?
mean in English? a. He fears Ibarra’s progressive ideas and
a. "Touch Me Not" influence.
b. "Do Not Forget Me" b. He wants Maria Clara for himself.
c. "Come and See" c. He supports Elias instead.
d. "Stand by Me" d. He wants to gain wealth from Ibarra’s
3. Who is the protagonist of Noli Me family.
Tangere? 11. If you were in Crisostomo Ibarra’s
a. Simoun b. Basilio position, what would be your first step
c. Crisostomo Ibarra d. Elias in achieving societal reform?
4. What is the main reason Crisostomo a. Create an education system for the
Ibarra returns to the Philippines? youth.
a. To seek revenge for his father’s death b. Establish a revolutionary group.
b. To build a school for the Filipino youth c. Seek alliances with government
c. To lead a revolution officials.
d. To marry Maria Clara d. Focus on gaining personal wealth.
5. Who is Maria Clara’s biological father? 12. How would you address the injustices
a. Don Rafael Ibarra faced by Sisa in a modern context?
b. Father Dámaso a. Offer financial aid through private
c. Capitan Tiago organizations.
d. Crisostomo Ibarra b. Build schools for her children.
6. Why is Don Rafael Ibarra, Crisostomo’s c. Enforce stricter laws against poverty.
father, accused of heresy? d. Provide mental health support and
a. He supported the Spanish government. social services.
b. He defended an abused child from a 13. What lesson from Elias’ character can
tax collector. be applied to leadership today?
c. He refused to pay church dues. a. Use power to dominate.
d. He protested against forced labor. b. Avoid risky decisions.
7. What is the symbolic significance of c. Focus only on personal goals.
Sisa in the novel? d. Work quietly to guide others toward
a. She represents the resilience of the meaningful change.
Filipino people. 14. What does Maria Clara’s character
b. She portrays the struggle for education. symbolize in the context of colonial
c. She symbolizes hope and justice. Philippines?
d. She embodies the suffering of mothers a. The strength of Filipino women
under colonial rule. b. The influence of the church on
personal freedoms
8. How does Elias assist Ibarra in the c. The triumph of education
novel? d. The rebellion against societal norms
a. By providing financial support 15. What is Rizal’s primary message in
b. By guiding him and warning him of Noli Me Tangere?
conspiracies a. The need for violent revolution
c. By advocating for revolution b. The importance of unity and education
d. By introducing him to Maria Clara in addressing colonial oppression
9. What does Ibarra’s dream of building a c. The benefits of religious influence
school signify? d. The inevitability of personal sacrifice
a. His desire for personal recognition for success.
