Name: ___________________________________ SCORE: ________________

Section: ___________________ QUIZ NO. 1 - Contemporary Period

IDENTIFICATION
Identify what is being referred to in the following statements.

______________________1. This had been giving cash prizes for short story, poetry and one-act play writing as an
incentive to Filipino writers.
______________________2. This festival lasted usually for a month and only Filipino films were shown in all theaters in
Metro Manila.
______________________3. This served as an opposition paper which was once branded crony newspapers.
______________________4. The period right after the military rule/martial was ended.
______________________5. The language which was revived during the birth of new Filipino literature (contemporary
period)
______________________6. He was the founder of the firm which helps give fund as prizes/incentive to meritorious
writers.
______________________7. The firm which provided cash prizes for Filipino writers.

8-10. These were the three (3) most common themes in writing during the contemporary
period.
8. ____________________________
9. ____________________________
10. ___________________________

TRUE/FALSE
Read and analyze the given sentences with underlined word/s. Write CONTEMPORARY if the sentence is True. If not,
write PERIOD and change the underlined word in the given sentence.

______________________11. Poems were romantic and revolutionary during the period of the New Society.

______________________12. Bilingual education was initiated by the Board of National Education to focus on problems
of national identity, on re-orientation, renewed vigor and a firm resolves to carry out plans
and programs.

______________________13. Once freedom was given birth again, Filipinos rejoiced and guerillas who fled to the
mountain joined the liberating American Army.

______________________14. During the period of the third republic, many young people became activists to ask for
changes in the government.

______________________15. Most of the poems during the period of the Activism dealt with patience, culture, customs
and beauties of nature and surroundings.

WHERE DO I BELONG?
Read and analyze the given events. Determine which part of the contemporary period these events happened. Write
ACT for Activism, NEW for New Society, and THIRD for Third Republic.

______________________16. Writers wrote openly of their criticism against the government. The supplications of the
people were coached in fiery, colorful, violent, profane and insulting language.

______________________17. Almost all themes in writings dealt with Green Revolution, family planning, proper
nutrition, environment, drug addiction and pollution.
______________________18. The government led in reviving old plays and dramas, like the Tagalog Zarzuela, Cenaculo
and the Embayoka of the Muslims which were presented in rebuilt theaters.

______________________19. Radio continued to be patronized especially for those who do not have televisions at
home.

______________________20. The term “MAKIBAKA” was given more emphasis during protests and rallies.

______________________21. Many people especially the young once became rebellious and aggressive in expressing
their desire for the change in government.

______________________22. Many Filipino songs dealt with themes that were really true-to-life like those of grief,
poverty, aspirations for freedom, love of God, of country and of fellowmen.

______________________23. During this period of the New Society, newspapers has new forms in a way that news on
economic progress, discipline, culture, and tourism were favored more than the
sensationalized reporting of killings, rape and robberies.

______________________24. Rebellion was proven not only in the bloody demonstrations and in the sidewalk

______________________25. Campus newspapers showed rebellious emotions.

Always remember this:

LIFE IS THE MOST DIFFICULT EXAM 