Midterms

• Article 1: It is an Article where Jose Rizal writes about his life in Heidelberg, Germany, discussing the weather, his studies, cultural events, daily expenses, and future plans for his medical education and return to the Philippines.
• Article 2: This is Jose Rizal's letter to his family expresses frustration about not getting the expected financial support while studying abroad. He asks for better communication to avoid misunderstandings and worries about the family's finances. Rizal also requests more secure ways to send money to prevent losses.
• Jose Rizal: Filipino nationalist and polymath who excelled academically and politically.
• Bachillerato en Artes: Academic degree earned by Rizal at the Jesuit school.
• Jesuits: Catholic religious order that influenced Rizal's education and supported him during his exile.
• Dapitan: Location of Rizal's exile in 1892.
• Ateneo Municipal: School attended by Rizal, where he demonstrated academic and extracurricular excellence.
• Father Minister Magin Ferrando: Initially hesitant Jesuit priest who eventually accepted Rizal into Ateneo.
• Father Jose Bech: Jesuit teacher known for his severe yet inspiring demeanor.
• Manuel Jerez: Nephew of Father Burgos who helped Rizal gain admission to Ateneo.
• Binan: Place where Rizal encountered some of his classmates during his education.
• Paciano: Rizal's brother who accompanied him to Ateneo Municipal.
• Father Burgos: Influential figure whose association prompted Rizal to change his surname.
• Mercado: Jose Rizal's original surname before he changed it to "Rizal."
• Students were split into two groups: Carthaginians (non-boarders) and Romans (boarders).
• "My First Inspiration": A poem for his mother.
• "Through Education the Country Receives Light": Poems emphasizing education's role in national development.
• "Intimate Alliance Between Religion and Good Education": Essays exploring the connection between education and religion.
• "St. Eustache, the Martyr": Manuscript for a play handed to Fr. Sanchez in June 1876.
• To Virgin Mary: A brief prayer asking for comfort and protection from the Virgin Mary in times of trouble and suffering.
• Education Gives Luster to Motherland: A literary work stating that education makes our country better by teaching us good things, like being smart and kind. It helps us defeat bad things and become strong. When people learn, our country gets happier and more successful.
• Memories of My Town: A literary work about thinking back to happy times in my hometown by the lagoon. Remembering playing in the forest and feeling joy in simple things like praying at the temple. Missing those carefree days and hoping for happiness again.
• Teodora Herbosa: A relative who wrongly accused Jose's mother of a crime.
• Teodora Alonzo: Jose's mother who was imprisoned because of the false accusation.
• Soledad: Jose's sister.
• Jose was sad because his mom was in jail for something she didn't do. He visited her in the summer and made her feel better by telling her he did well in school. Later, she had a dream that she would be free in three months. It came true. His sister asked the boss to let their mom out of jail because she was good at dancing.
• When Jose was fifteen, he met a girl named Julia by a river. He liked her sweet voice and found her pretty. He gave her flowers and told her she stood out to him. He brought her to his home once but didn't see her again after that.
• Julia: A girl Jose Rizal met during his teenage years in the province. He was attracted to her sweet voice and described her as having an oval face, olive skin, and long beautiful hair.
• Universidad de Santo Tomas (UST): A university where Jose Rizal pursued higher education.
• Bachiller en Artes: The highest academic award Rizal received upon completion of his education at Ateneo.
• Philosophy and Letters: The initial course Rizal pursued at UST.
• Fr. Ramon Pablo: Rizal's former teacher in Ateneo whom he sought advice from regarding his choice of course at UST.
• Medicine: The course Rizal shifted to in 1878 at UST, following the footsteps of his father.
• Perito Agrimensor: Title Rizal obtained after studying surveying at Ateneo.
• Jose Rizal was a smart student. He did well in Ateneo and went to study at Universidad de Santo Tomas. His mom didn't like it but he went anyway. He first studied Philosophy and Letters, then Medicine. At UST, he had more freedom than in Ateneo. He did extra activities like studying surveying. He was really good in Philosophy, which was important for studying Law and Theology back then.
• El Consejo de Los Dioses: A play by Jose Rizal for a contest about Miguel de Cervantes. Rizal won despite being Filipino. The Spanish judges chose him, upsetting some Spanish people.
• La Juventud Filipina (To the Filipino Youth): A poem by Rizal in 1879. It won a competition. It told Filipino youth to work hard for their goals.
• Jose Rizal, a Filipino, won a playwriting contest in 1880 at the University of Santo Tomas (UST), where he wrote a play honoring Miguel de Cervantes. Despite objections from Spaniards, Rizal won the top prize, showing his talent. Earlier, in 1879, he won another competition at UST with a poem called "To the Filipino Youth," which encouraged young Filipinos to work hard for their goals.
• Jose, a young man, left the Philippines secretly to study medicine in Spain. Only a few people knew about his journey. He traveled through different countries like Singapore, Sri Lanka, and Egypt, admiring their beauty but feeling lonely. In Italy, he enjoyed the scenery and visited the city of his favorite writer. When he reached Barcelona, he had little money but got help from the Jesuits. He struggled with a cheap room at first but later moved to a better one when his brother sent him more money.
• Plaza Cataluna: A public square in Barcelona where social gatherings and events are held.