How My Brother Leon Brought home a wife

• Who is Manuel Estabilla Arguilla?

  An Ilokano writer
• In what language does Manuel Estabilla Arguilla write?

  He writes in English
• What qualities are attributed to Manuel Estabilla Arguilla?

  He is a patriot and a martyr
• What is the title of Manuel Estabilla Arguilla's widely known short story?

  “How My Brother Leon Brought Home a Wife”
• What achievement did Manuel Estabilla Arguilla receive in 1940?

  He won first prize in the Commonwealth Literary Contest
• In what year did Manuel Estabilla Arguilla win the Commonwealth Literary Contest?

  1940
• What significant event occurred in 1941 that affected Manuel Estabilla Arguilla?

  The country was invaded by the Japanese
• What role did Manuel Estabilla Arguilla take during the Japanese invasion?

  He joined freedom forces and led Marking’s Guerillas
• What happened to Manuel Estabilla Arguilla in 1944?

  He was captured by the Japanese
• Where was Manuel Estabilla Arguilla imprisoned after his capture?

  He was imprisoned in Fort Santiago
• What happened to Manuel Estabilla Arguilla's family during his imprisonment?

  His family was freed while he was executed
• How did Manuel Estabilla Arguilla die?

  He was executed to death
• At what age did Manuel Estabilla Arguilla die?

  He died at the age of 33
• In what month and year did Manuel Estabilla Arguilla die?

  He died in October 1944