Post EDSA

Question 1

What was exposed during the Post-EDSA Period in the Philippines, leading to a focus on social and political issues?
a) Ancient folklore and traditions
b) Criminal greed and political capability
c) Economic prosperity and technological advancement
d) Religious and spiritual motifs

Answer 1

b) Criminal greed and political capability

Question 2

What languages were commonly used for writing during the Post-EDSA Period?
a) Spanish and Japanese
b) English and Filipino
c) Vernaculars and Chinese
d) Tagalog and Latin

Answer 2

b) English and Filipino

Question 3

Which themes or motifs were frequently explored in literature during the Post-EDSA Period?
a) Fantasy and science fiction
b) Feminism, freedom, development, and empowerment
c) Romantic love and historical events
d) Mythology and folklore

Answer 3

b) Feminism, freedom, development, and empowerment

Question 4

What was one of the dominant forms of literature during the Post-EDSA Period, reflecting social and political issues?
a) Epic poetry and ancient ballads
b) Love letters and romantic novels
c) Novels, autobiographies, and books
d) Religious sermons and philosophical treatises

Answer 4

c) Novels, autobiographies, and books

Question 5

Who authored “The Hand of the Enemy” in 1961, which received the Stonehill Award for the Filipino?
a) Jose Garcia Villa
b) NVM Gonzales
c) Kerima Polotan
d) Steven Javellana

Answer 5

c) Kerima Polotan

Question 6

Which literary movement during the Post-EDSA Period was characterized by the emergence of campus newspapers and the motto “MAKIBAKA (To dare!)”?
a) Romanticism
b) Literary Revolution
c) Realism
d) Modernism

Answer 6

b) Literary Revolution