Post by ernesto thaddeus m. solmerano on Oct 5, 2007 4:36:17 GMT -5
;DLit 1: The Literatures of the Philippines
8-)Final Examination
::)Prof. ETM Solmerano
Multiple Choice 1. Wilfrido Ma. Guerrero's one-act play "Three Rats" is a:
a. tragedy
b. melodrama
c. farce
d. tragicomedy
2. This one-act play depicts:
a. the socio-economic struggle in Philippine society
b. the materialism and immorality of the upper class
c. the vices of middle class Filipinos
d. that women, by their very nature and design, are evil and malcontented
3. The central character in the play is:
a. Gonzalo
b. Nita
c. Adrian
d. Roborat
4. The reason for the wife’s estrangement from his husband is his:
a. cruel and sadistic treatment of her
b. homosexuality
c. excessive preoccupation with business and material success
d. lack of interest and understanding of her
5. The title of Guerrero’s play is significant because it:
a. gives the subject matter of the play
b. reflects the author’s moral judgment on the characters
c. foreshadows the outcome of the conflict
d. all of the above
6. The literary device or technique that was profusely used by Guerrero in this play is:
a. flashback
b. paradox
c. foreshadowing
d. local color
7. Gonzalo's preference or penchant for "boiling coffee" in the play suggests his:
a. manhood or masculinity
b. nervousness
c. temper or mood
d. vengeful nature
8. The fact that Gonzalo and Nita celebrated their wedding every month, when all the while the latter was engaged in an extra-marital liaison with the former's best friend is an obvious use of:
a. movement
b. style
c. foreshadowing
d. irony
9. Gonzalo's error in judgment that brings about his downfall or catastrophe is his:
a. being a bad judge of character, he was too trusting
b. resorting into violence and murder to resolve his problem
c. being such a killjoy and a bore
d. homosexuality
10. The perspective or point of view in which the play is told is that by:
a. Gonzalo
b. Nita
c. Adrian
d. none of the above
11. The tone of this play may be described as:
a. sad
b. sardonic
c. serious
d. ironic
12. At the end of the play when Gonzalo turns into a kind of vengeful Old Testament God (he murders Adrian but spares Nita), this is indicative that:
a. He couldn't bear to kill the person he loves so dearly.
b. Killing Adrian was enough - one death is as good as another.
c. He changes his mind and suddenly develops a conscience.
d. He wanted his wife to bear the greater punishment of the humiliation of an adulteress.
13. Alberto S. Florentino's one-act play "The World Is An Apple" is a:
a. comedy
b. tragicomedy
c. melodrama
d. social drama
14. The central character in this one-act play is:
a. Tita
b. Gloria
c. Mario
d. Pablo
15. One external conflict that can be found in the play is that between:
a. Pablo and Mario
b. Mario vs. himself
c. Gloria and Pablo
d. Mario and Tita
16. This external conflict mentioned in #15, metaphysically speaking, symbolizes the struggle between:
a. the rich and the poor
b. the worker vs. the employer
c. good vs. evil
d. Mario against himself
17. Another external conflict that can be found in the play is that between:
a. Pablo and Mario
b. Mario vs. the apple
c. Gloria and Mario
d. Mario and Tita
18. At stake in this conflict is:
a. their marital relationship
b. their daughter's health and survival
c. the family's reputation
d. their friendship
19. The contrast of numbers in the play (i.e. "one" against "millions") signifies the clash between:
a. the husband and the wife
b. God and the devil
c. the poor and the well-off
d. quality vs. quantity
20. The setting of the play:
a. has no significance in the play whatsoever
b. is symbolic
c. is used to create irony
d. is used for ornamentation and vivid effect only
21. The tone of this play may be described as:
a. didactic
b. humorous, comic
c. serious
d. ironic
22. The title of Florentino’s play suggests:
a. the socio-economic conflict between the proletariat and the bourgeoisie
b. the perpetual battle between good and evil
c. the playwright’s social commentary on the harshness of the world towards the poor and the underprivileged
d. man’s inherent nature to commit sin
23. The “apple” in the play becomes a symbol of:
a. parental love
b. sin or temptation
c. wealth and social status
d. all of the above
24. Mario chooses to go with Pablo because:
a. a life of crime is easier than leading an honest one
b. he'll be happier with Pablo than with Gloria
c. his friendship with Pablo matters more to him
d. he's determined to try the new job as a night-watchman
25. Who directed the film?
a. Raymond Red
b. Herbert Go
c. Dennis Marasigan
d. Joey Gosengfiao
26. What is the name of the actress who plays the wife?
a. Chinchin Gutierrez
b. Irma Adlawan
c. Sarsi Emmanuel
d. Azenith Briones
27. What is the name of the actor who plays the philandering husband?
a. Joseph De Cordova
b. Jamie Wilson
c. Raymond Bagatsing
d. John Arcilla
28. Who wrote the play?
a. Tony Perez
b. John Torres
c. Erik Matti
d. Michiko Yamamoto
29. How many scenarios or episodes of stories are presented in the play?
a. 8
b. 9
c. 10
d. 11
30. What is the first exit point of the North Diversion Road?
a. Malolos Exit
b. San Fernando Exit
c. Baliuag Exit
d. Meycauayan Exit
31. What is the second exit point of the North Diversion Road?
a. Malolos Exit
b. San Fernando Exit
c. Baliuag Exit
d. Meycauayan Exit
32. What is the third exit point of the North Diversion Road which?
a. Malolos Exit
b. San Fernando Exit
c. Baliuag Exit
d. Meycauayan Exit
33. What is the fourth exit point of the North Diversion Road?
a. Malolos Exit
b. San Fernando Exit
c. Baliuag Exit
d. Meycauayan Exit
34. What is the fifth exit point of the North Diversion Road?
a. Bocaue Exit
b. Bigaa Exit
c. Baliuag Exit
d. Meycauayan Exit
35. What is the sixth exit point of the North Diversion Road?
a. Bocaue Exit
b. Bigaa Exit
c. Baliuag Exit
d. Meycauayan Exit
36. The use of a car as a setting of the play:
a. is ironic
b. is symbolic
c. serves to create mood and atmosphere
d. is used for ornamentation only
37. What is the color of the car that the husband promised to give to his mistress?
a. red
b. pink
c. blue
d. gold
38. How many items did the two academician couple agree on to write in their list?
a. 5
b. 6
c. 7
d. 8
39. Where did the two academician couple ram their car into to end their lives?
a. in the toll gate
b. at the bridge
c. in a tree
d. under a truck
40. What is the name of the male protagonist in the play?
a. Andy
b. Tony
c. Ricky
d. Randy
41. What is the name of the female protagonist in the play?
a. Grace
b. Joy
c. May
d. Grace
42. What is the name of the mistress?
a. Lorraine
b. Sharmaine
c. Charlene
d. Jeline
43. What is the object that the wife who suffered from a nervous breakdown is counting?
a. bus
b. car
c. jeep
d. truck
44. What means of communication is used in one episode of the film?
a. telephone
b. radio
c. computer
d. cell phone
45. Who is the Hollywood actor mentioned by the female protagonist that is having a shooting for a film?
a. Sylvester Stallone
b. Chuck Norris
c. Arnold Schwarzenegger
d. Jean-Claude van Damme
46. The title of the play:
a. is ironic
b. is symbolic
c. serves to create mood and atmosphere
d. is used for ornamentation only
47. The tone of the play when it begins is:
a. serious
b. ironic
c. sarcastic
d. objective
48. What is the recurring theme of the play?
a. equality of the husband, the wife and the mistress
b. infidelity of the man
c. absolution or exoneration of sin
d. all of these aforementioned
49. The structure of the play is:
a. linear
b. episodic
c. cyclical
d. Both b and c
50. Did the wife forgive her husband at the end of the play?
a. Yes
b. No
c. Perhaps
d. Not shown in the play
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