Republic of the Philippines
Department of Education
Region ____
_______________DIVISION
_________________HIGH SCHOOL
21st Century Literature from the Philippines and the World
School Year 2023-2024
NAME:________________________________________________________________________ DATE:___________ SCORE:__________
YEAR AND SECTION:__________________________________________ SUBJECT TEACHER:___________________________
I. A. Reading Comprehension
Directions: Read the passage carefully taken from The Passing of Loku and answer the questions that
follow by encircling the letter of the best answer. (10 pts.)
(The tale of Loku is applied to a large, ugly lizard which climbs to the rafters of houses and gives the peculiar cry
that suggests its name. This lizard, although hideous, is harmless; it lives on centipedes. Its strange cry may be
heard everywhere in the Philippine Islands.)
Hundreds of years ago a very wicked king named Loku ruled the Philippines. He was cruel and unjust, and
condemned to death all who refused to do his bidding. He had vast armies and made war on all until his name was
feared everywhere.
His power was very great. He conquered every nation that opposed him and killed so many people that the
god, viewing the slaughter from his throne above, sent an angel to order him to cease from warfare and to rule the
land in peace.
1. The time frame of this story could happen
A. before the Spaniards came
B. during World War II
C. in a time Bathala created the world
D. not mentioned
2. The story is being told
A. by a teacher
B. by a grandmother
C. by the author
D. by Loku himself
3. What word in the passage indicates killing and death?
A. cruel
B. cease
C. bidding
D. slaughter
4. The mood in the second paragraph is best described as
A. concerned
B. sad
C. alarming
D. frightening
Loku was in his palace, planning an assault on his neighbors, when a soft light filled the chamber, and
a beautiful angel appeared and delivered the mandate of the master.
The cruel king paid no heed, but dismissed the holy messenger in scorn. "Tell your master," said he,
"to deliver his message in person. I do not deal with messengers. I am Loku. All fear my name. I am the great
Loku."
Hardly had he spoken when the palace shook to its foundations and a mighty voice thundered, "Is it
thus thou Slightest my word? Thou art Loku. All shall indeed know thy name. From every crevice thou shalt
forever cry it in a form that suits thy ill nature."
5. It could be inferred in the second paragraph that Loku is
A. a hospitable king
B. a shy ruler
C. a brave warrior
D. an arrogant person
6. Based on the dialogue between Loku and the messenger, it could be predicted that
A. Loku will kill many people
B. the god will be punishing Loku
C. the messenger will go home
D. a feast will be held in the palace
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7. According to the story, which of the following statements are true?
I. King Loku showed no respect to no one.
II. There is a god that ruled the world in Loku’s time
III. Loku has super powers like a god.
A. I and III only
C. I and II only
B. I only
D. I, II and III
The courtiers, alarmed by the shock, rushed to the king's chamber, but Loku was nowhere to be
found. The royal robes lay scattered on the floor and the only living thing to be seen was an ugly lizard that
blinked at them from among the plans on the table.
They searched far and wide, and when no trace of the king could be found the courtiers divided the
kingdom and ruled so wisely and well that there was peace for many years.
As for Loku, you may still hear him fulfilling his punishment. From crack and crevice, tree and shrub,
he calls his name from dark till dawn: "Lok-u! Lok-u! Lok-u!"
And he must cry it forever.
8. What tone is expressed in the first paragraph of the passage?
A. pleasant
B. stressful
C. hateful
D. exciting
9. What words in the passage refers to quality?
A. far and wide
B. wisely and well
C. dark till dawn
D. crack and crevice
10. What words in the passage refers to time?
A. far and wide
B. wisely and well
C. dark till dawn
D. crack and crevice
11. What words in the passage refers to places?
A. far and wide
B. wisely and well
C. dark till dawn
D. crack and crevice
12. What could be concluded in the the passage?
A. Loku was still angry with god.
B. Crying was Loku’s punishment.
C. Loku felt sorry for his arrogance.
D. Loku turned to a lizard.
II. Critical Reading Skills
Directions: Identify what critical reading strategy is applied on the following items.
Monitoring and Clarifying
Summarizing and Synthesizing
Determining What’s Important
Analyzing Author’s Craft
Making Connections
Making Predictions
Asking Questions
Visualizing
_______________________________13. I could really picture that Loku is a fierce king.
_______________________________14. The text is mainly about an ancient king who was punished by the
Gods because of his arrogance.
_______________________________15. I like how the author uses a simple but descriptive narration to show
the events of the story.
_______________________________16. This reminds me of The Legend of Mosquito where the main
character was also punished because of his ill-tempered behavior.
_______________________________17. I wonder what will Loku do in order to be forgiven for his arrogance.
_______________________________18. This is relevant to my life because I realized that we must stay
humble in spite of our status in life.
_______________________________19. I had to slow down when reading the conversation between the
messenger and Loku.
_______________________________20. I think this will be about the origin of an animal because of the
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punishment given to the main character.
III. Types of Literature
Directions: Identify what type of literature is referred by the following definitions.
______________________21. A long narrative divided into chapters and events are taken from true-to-life
stories.
______________________22. This is a narrative involving one or more characters, one plot and one single
impression.
______________________23. This is an extended narrative about heroic exploits often under supernatural
control.
______________________24. These are short poems intended to be sung. The common theme is love,
despair, grief, doubt, joy, hope and sorrow.
______________________25. This word comes from the Greek term “komos” meaning festivity or revelry.
This form usually is light and written with the purpose of amusing, and usually has
a happy ending
______________________26. This is an exaggerated comedy. It seeks to arouse mirth by laughable lines;
situations are too ridiculous to be true; the characters seem to be caricatures and the
motives undignified and absurd.
______________________27. This is a lyric poem which expresses feelings of grief and melancholy, and
whose theme is death.
______________________28. These have measures of twelve syllables (dodecasyllabic) and slowly sung to
the accompaniment of a guitar or banduria.
______________________29. This deals with the life of a person which may be about himself.
______________________30. This is a lyric poem of 14 lines dealing with an emotion, a feeling, or an idea.
These are two types: The Italian and the Shakespearean.
IV. National/Local Artists on Literature
Directions: Write TRUE if the underlined idea is correct and if false, replace it WITH THE CORRECT
ANSWER.
______________________31. National Artist (Gawad Pambansang Alagad ng Sining) is the highest honor
given to individuals who gave contribution to culture and the arts.
______________________32. On April 2, 1972 President Ferdinand Marcos issued Proclamation 1001
through the Cultural Center of the Philippines and The National Commission for Culture
and the Arts.
______________________33. Narcisa “Doña Sisang” de Leon is the most awarded film director in the history
of the Filipino Academy of Movie Arts and Sciences' FAMAS Awards.
______________________34. Jesus "Jess" R. Galang’s works include a poem "Dugo ang Pader Sa Pagitan Ng
Propiyetaryo't Magsasaka.
______________________35. Carlos P. Romulo is known as the National Artist for Historical Literature.
______________________36. Amado V. Hernandez is regarded by many as “The Most Distinguished
Filipino Writer in English Writing”
______________________37. Edith Tiempo, National Artist for Literature in 1999, is known for her poem
entitled, “Have Come, Am Here”
______________________38. Alejandro Roces, National Artist for Literature 2003, is a short story writer and
essayist and considered the best writer of comic short stories.
______________________39. National Artist for Literature 2003, Virgilio Almario has the pen name of
Quijano De Manila.
______________________40. Nestor Vicente Madali Gonzales wrote The Pretenders, Tree, My Brother, My
Executioner, Mass and Po-on.
V. Directions: Name at least 10 literary compositions that have influenced the world.
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Prepared by:
ARIEL P. VILLAR, M.A.T.
Master Teacher II
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