REVIEW SUMMATIVE SECOND QUARTER ENGLISH 7
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- Q1
1. Read the following statements about the historical-biographical approach to reading a short story. Identify which statements are facts and which is false.
A.I, II, 4 are facts; 3 is false
D. I, III,IV are facts; 2 is false
C.II, III, IV are facts; 1 is false
B.I, II, III are facts; 4 is false
120s - Q2
What is one primary reason Bienvenido Santos wrote"The Scents of Apples"?
B. To tell a fictional story about a family living in the Philippines.
A. To promote the tourism industry in the Philippines.
C. To explore Filipino identity and the immigrant experience in America.
D. Toprovide a historical account of the Philippines during World War II.
120s - Q3
What personal experience did B. N. Santos use in writing the short story Scent of Apples?
D. His encounter with the fellow Filipinos in the US
C. His admiration for the US government system
B. His longing for his friends in the Philippines
A. His experiences with the American people
120s - Q4
From the story, why did Celestino not want the narrator(B. N. Santos) to go to his hometown and tell the people about his situation?
A. Celestino did not want others to know that he was in the US.
B. Celestino was afraid he might be asked by the government to return.
D. Celestino believed that no one in his town would remember him anymore.
C. Celestino was escaping an enemy in his hometown in the Philippines.
120s - Q5
Why did B. N. Santos leave for the USA in September1941?
D. He went to the US as a government official representingthe Philippines in a meeting.
B. He joined the military force as a soldier during the war in the US.
A. He went to the US as a government pensionado to study English.
C. He migrated to the US because of the war between the Philippines and Japan.
120s - Q6
The following are the struggles of Bienvenido as a pensionado EXCEPT:
D. He shared the same struggles with the Filipino immigrants in the US.
C. He could not return home after his first US trip because of the war.
B. He left his wife and children in the Philippines.
A. He could not help Celestino to come home.
120s - Q7
What is the significance of the narrator’s comparison of the coconut tree to the pine tree in the story?
C. It reflects the narrator’s frustration with American influence, as the pine tree symbolizes foreign dominance.
A. It shows the narrator’s desire to adopt American values, symbolized by the pine tree.
B. It highlights the Filipino connection to nature, valuing simplicity over American grandeur.
D. The coconut tree symbolizes Filipino humility, while the pine tree represents American pride and individualism.
120s - Q8
How does the use of local color in describing the narrator’s relationship with his carabao (water buffalo) enhance the reader’s understanding of Filipino values?
D. It shows nurturing of animals, implying a sense of responsibility in Filipino culture.
B. It presents the carabao as a symbolic figure, connected from real-life practices.
A. It shows how animals like the carabao are integral to Filipino life and labor.
C. It suggests Filipino reliance on animals, presenting a simplistic view of rural life.
120s - Q9
How would you apply the Filipino practice of "Bayanihan" to a modern community project?
B. Pooling resources for a collaborative event without formal roles.
D. Encouraging leaders to coordinate efforts for shared responsibility.
C. Organizing a volunteer day with rewards to ensure participation.
A. Creating an anonymous initiative to have an obligation.
120s - Q10
How does the story "We Filipinos Are Mild Drinkers" use local color to enhance the reader's understanding of Filipino culture?
B. Through the character’s interactions
C. Through descriptions of the landscape
D. By highlighting the differences in drinking habits between the narrator and the American soldier
A. By using dialogue and customs
120s - Q11
What central theme does "We Filipinos Are Mild Drinkers" explore?
B. The portrayal of alcohol as a unifying force that brings together Filipino and American cultures.
D. The contrast between the Filipino and American attitudes toward alcohol, reflecting broader cultural differences.
A. The impact of alcohol on the Filipino community’s social and family structures during war time.
C. The relationship between alcohol consumption and national identity in the Philippines and the United States.
120s - Q12
How does local color function in literature?
B. By focusing on historical events to create a narrative framework for the story.
A. By using exaggerated stereotypes to entertain the reader.
D. By depicting shared language, customs, and geography to reveal the culture of a specific community.
C. By introducing characters who travel to different cultures and adapting to them quickly.
120s - Q13
Who is the narrator of the story entitled “We Filipinos Are Mild Drinkers?”
C. Carlos Bulosan
B. Bienvenido Santos
D. Manuel Arguilla
A. Alejandro Roces
120s - Q14
Which of the following best describes the history of lambanog in the Philippines?
D. Lambanog is a coconut-based liquor that has been produced by Filipino communities for centuries.
B. Lambanog was initially a drink of the elite, reserved only for royal ceremonies and feasts.
C. Lambanog is a traditional Filipino liquor made from sugarcane, introduced by the Spanish.
A. Lambanog was first made in the 19th century by American settlers in the Philippines.
120s - Q15
Which among the following steps in the writing process requires the writer to check
for spelling, capitalization, and punctuation marks?
D. Revising
B. Editing
A. Drafting
C. Publishing
120s