Ateneo and UST Life

Question 1

When was Rizal’s first year in Ateneo

Answer 1

1872-1873

Question 2

Who was Rizal’s first professor in Ateneo?

Answer 2

Father Jose Bech

Question 3

What was Rizal’s first prize for being the brightest pupil in his class?

Answer 3

A religious picture

Question 4

Where did Rizal take private lessons to improve his Spanish?

Answer 4

Santa Isabel College

Question 5

How much did Rizal pay for the extra Spanish lessons at Santa Isabel College?

Answer 5

three pesos

Question 6

Where did Rizal stay during his second year term in Ateneo?

Answer 6

At a boarding house in Intramuros

Question 7

What was the name of the street where Rizal boarded during his second year term in Ateneo?

Answer 7

Magallanes Street

Question 8

Who was Rizal’s landlady during his second year term in Ateneo?

Answer 8

Doña Pepay

Question 9

How did Rizal describe Father Jose Bech?

Answer 9

Tall and thin with a severe and inspired expression a sharp nose that was almost Greek, and thin lips forming an arc whose fell toward the chin

Question 10

What degree did Rizal receive from his Alma Mater on March 23, 1877?

Answer 10

Bachelor of Arts

Question 11

How old was Rizal when he received his degree with the highest honor?

Answer 11

15 years old

Question 12

What was Rizal’s role in the Marian Congregation?

Answer 12

Secretary

Question 13

What was the Marian Congregation?

Answer 13

A religious society

Question 14

Commencement Day, Rizal who was 15 years old, received from his Alma Mater; the Degree of Bachelor of Arts, with highest honour.

Answer 14

March 23, 1877

Question 15

Under whose guidance did Rizal cultivate his literary talent?

Answer 15

Father Sanchez

Question 16

Who was Rizal’s painting mentor?

Answer 16

Agusti Saez

Question 17

What material did Rizal use to carve an image of the Virgin Mary?

Answer 17

Batikuling (wood)

Question 18

Who requested Rizal to carve an image of the Sacred Heart of Jesus?

Answer 18

Father Lionart

Question 19

Who discovered the poetic genius of Rizal and encouraged him to write poems?

Answer 19

His mother, Dona Teodora

Question 20

Who was Rizal’s mentor in sculpture?

Answer 20

Romualdo de Jesus

Question 21

What image did Rizal carve for Father Lionart?

Answer 21

The Sacred Heart of Jesus

Question 22

When did Rizal likely write the poem “Mi Primera Inspiracion”?

Answer 22

1874

Question 23

To whom was the poem “Mi Primera Inspiracion” dedicated?

Answer 23

Rizal’s mother

Question 24

Which poem was inspired by Father Sanchez?

Answer 24

El Embarque: Himno a la Flota de Magallanes

Question 25

Which poem is a brief ode to the Child Jesus?

Answer 25

Al Niño Jesus

Question 26

What age was Rizal when he wrote “Mi Primera Inspiracion”?

Answer 26

14 years old

Question 27

What is the theme of the poem “El Heroismo de Colon”(El Heroismo de Colon)?

Answer 27

Praise of Columbus’s heroism

Question 28

What does “Colon y Juan II”(Columbus and John II) relate?

Answer 28

King John II’s missed opportunity(fame and riches)

Question 29

What is the subject of “Gran Cunsuelo en la Mayor Desdicha”(Great Solace in Great Misfortune)?

Answer 29

Columbus’s tragic life

Question 30

What is the theme of “Un Dialogo Aluviso a la Despedida de los Colegiales”(A Farewell Dialogue of the Students)?

Answer 30

Farewell to classmates

Question 31

What is the subject of “A la Virgen Maria”(To the Virgin Mary)?

Answer 31

Religious devotion to the Virgin Mary

Question 32

Why did Rizal initially enroll in the course of Philosophy and Letters at the University of Santo Tomas (UST)?

Answer 32

His father preferred it.

Question 33

Rector of Ateneo, who had been good to him – asking for advice on the choice of a career but unfortunately he was in Mindanao.

Answer 33

Father Pablo Ramon

Question 34

What course did Rizal take at Ateneo during his first term at UST?

Answer 34

Vocational course leading to the title of perito agrimensor

Question 35

During Rizal’s first year at UST, he fell in love with a woman known as “Miss L.” What led to the end of their romance?

Answer 35

-Rizal’s father did not approve of Miss L’s family.
-Rizal realized he still had feelings for Segunda Katigbak.

Question 36

Who did Rizal court during his sophomore year at UST?

Answer 36

Leonor Valenzuela

Question 37

How did Rizal communicate with Leonor Valenzuela during their courtship?

Answer 37

Through love letters sent in invisible ink

Question 38

During Rizal’s junior year at UST, whom did he have a romance with?

Answer 38

Leonor Rivera

Question 39

What was the sign name Rizal used to conceal his relationship with Leonor Rivera?

Answer 39

Taimis

Question 40

Rizal studied in UST in what year?

Answer 40

1878-1882

Question 41

What was the composition of Rizal’s grades in Medicine at UST?

Answer 41

2 excellent, 3 very good, 8 good, 2 fair

Question 42

Why were Rizal’s grades in UST College of Medicine not as impressive as those he received at Ateneo Philosophy and Letters?

Answer 42

Due to the hostility of Dominican professors

Question 43

What issue did Rizal face regarding laboratory equipment during his studies at UST?

Answer 43

The equipment was solely for display purposes

Question 44

What form of discrimination did Filipino students face at UST according to the provided information?

Answer 44

Racial discrimination