What degree did Rizal first enroll in at the University of Santo Tomas?
Philosophy
Who advised Rizal to shift from Philosophy to Medicine at the University of Santo Tomas?
Fr.Ramon Pablo
What was the main reason Rizal shifted to Medicine?
His mother's impending blindness
Which university did Rizal attend in Spain?
Universidad Central de Madrid
What two courses did Rizal enroll in at the Universidad Central de Madrid?
Medicine and Philosophy and Letters
Where did Rizal study painting while waiting for his classes to start in Madrid?
Academy of Fine Arts of San Fernando
What title did Rizal obtain upon completing his medical studies in Madrid?
LicentiateinMedicine
Why couldn't Rizal present his thesis and obtain the title of Doctor of Medicine?
Financial difficulties
At which event did Juan Luna and Felix Resurrecion Hidalgo win gold and silver medals respectively?
1884 Madrid Exposition
What was the subject of Rizal's speech, "Brindis"?
Celebrating Luna and Hidalgo's victories and challenging the Spanish regime
What did Rizal stress about genius in his Brindis speech?
That geniusknowsnorace
Which city did Rizal move to in order to specialize in ophthalmology after leaving Madrid?
Paris
With which renowned ophthalmologist did Rizal work in Paris?
Dr.Louis de Wecker
What historical paintings did Rizal model for in Juan Luna's studio?
The Blood Compact and Death of Cleopatra
Why did Rizal leave Paris for Germany in 1886?
Due to the high cost of living in Paris
Which city in Germany did Rizal arrive at and stay for six months?
Heidelberg
What poem did Rizal write inspired by the Neckar River in Heidelberg?
The Flower of Heidelberg
Who was the director of the Ateneo of Leitmeritz with whom Rizal corresponded after his vacation at Wilhelmsfeld?
FerdinandBlumentritt
What was the role of Maximo Viola in the publication of Rizal's first novel?
He funded the publication of the first 2000 copies of "Noli Me Tangere"
What was the main purpose of Rizal in writing "Noli Me Tangere"?
To picture the past and the realities in the Philippines and to stir Filipino patriotism
What does "Noli Me Tangere" translate to in English?
Touch Me Not
Who did Maria Clara represent in Rizal's life?
Leonor Rivera
Who did the character Pilosopo Tasyo symbolize in real life?
Paciano Rizal
What did the character Elias represent in the novel?
The Filipino masses
Which character symbolized the abusive leaders of the church and society in "Noli Me Tangere"?
Padre Damaso
What action did Fr. Salvador Font take against "Noli Me Tangere"?
Issued the official censureofthe novel
During the parisexposition in 1889, he encouraged fellow expatriates to call themselves indiosbravos for them to have a sense of nationalidentity.
What novel by Pedro Paterno partly fulfilled Rizal's purpose of writing about Philippine culture?
Ninay
Symbolized an affluent landlord with a social conscience as he was a person who belong to the high part of the society but had a heart of the poor
DonRafaelIbarra
A mother who would do everything for the sake of her children
Sisa
Symbolized the abusive leaders of the church and society. He was envious, greedy and he would use his power to get what he wanted
Padre Damaso
represented the subservient filipino to the authorities and thought of their welfare first.
Kapitan Tiago
represented the filipinos who would give up their principles and identities as a filipino just to be part of the higher society. she symbolized the colonial mentality among some filipinos during rizal's time
Doña Victorina
Which city did Rizal attend lectures on history and psychology in Germany?
Leipzig
Which fairy tale author's works did Rizal translate for his nieces and nephews?
Hans ChristianAndersen
Who was the director of the eye clinic at the University of Heidelberg where Rizal perfected his ophthalmology techniques?
Dr. Otto Becker
How did Rizal cope with financial difficulties while in Berlin?
Pawned a diamond ring, sold books, and worked asaproofreader
Which poem did Rizal write expressing his longing for his native land?
The Flower of Heidelberg
Who were the fellow Filipino Rizal visited in paris in outside of his working hours?
Felix Resurrection Hidalgo, PardodeTavera, and Juan Luna
A Filipina who prayed and joined church activities to hide her bad attitudes