NATIONAL CAPITAL REGION
What is the only MUNICIPALITY in NCR?
Pateros
How many CITIES are there in the NATIONAL CAPITAL REGION?
16
Who FOUNDED MANILA on June 24, 1571?
Miguel Lopez de Legaspi
Which city is known as the capital and seat of the Philippine government?
Manila
Which PRESIDENTIAL DECREE created the METROPOLITAN MANILA AREA?
Presidential Decree 824
Who was appointed as the FIRST GOVERNOR of METRO MANILA?
Imelda Marcos
What was the former name of the Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA)?
Metropolitan Manila Authority
When did President CORAZON AQUINO RESTRUCTURE the Manila Commission to become the Metropolitan Manila Authority?
1986
Who is the FATHER of LYDIA in "The House on Zapote Street"?
Pablo Cabading
Where did Leonardo and Lydia FIRST MEET?
University of Santo Tomas (UST)
Who did LYDIA MARRY in the story?
Leonardo Quitangon
Why did LEONARDO LEAVE the HOUSE on ZAPOTE STREET TEMPORARILY?
He had problems with Lydia's father, Pablo
Who POKED A GUN at Leonardo’s brother?
Pablo Cabading
Where did Leonardo and Lydia go to live alone AFTER THEIR MARRIAGE?
Cavite
How did the story end for Leonardo and Lydia?
They were shot and killed by Pablo Cabading
What did Pablo do after killing Lydia and Leonardo?
He killed himself
LYDIA'S FATHER, whose controlling nature leads to conflict with Lydia and Leonardo, ultimately resulting in a tragic ending.
Pablo Cabading
LYDIA’S MOTHER and Pablo’s wife, who witnesses the tragic events in silence.
Anunciacion Cabading
The main female character, who MARRIES LEONARDO and ultimately falls victim to her father’s possessive nature.
Lydia Cabading
LYDIA'S HUSBAND, who tries to establish independence from Pablo’s control, leading to his tragic death.
Leonardo Quitangon
LEONARDO’S BROTHERS who assist him and Lydia when they face challenges from Pablo.
Nonilo and Eugene Quitangon
Who are the cheracters in "The House on Zapote Street"?
Pablo Cabading, Anunciacion Cabading, Lydia Cabading, Leonardo Quitangon, Nonilo and Eugene Quitangon, Brother of Lydia (foster son of Cabading), and Two Maids of the Cabading Family
Leonardo Quitangon and Lydia Cabading meet at UST and soon marry with her parents' approval. They move into Lydia’s family home on Zapote Street, where her controlling father, Pablo Cabading, disrupts their life. After repeated interference, Leonardo and Lydia try to live independently in Cavite, but Pablo’s anger grows. He aggressively confronts Leonardo’s family and pressures Lydia to return home. Eventually, Pablo agrees to their independence, only to later deceive Lydia by calling her back under the pretense of her mother’s illness. In a final act of violence, Pablo kills both Lydia and Leonardo and then takes his own life, leaving Anunciacion, Lydia’s mother, to witness the tragic events. This story highlights the consequences of possessive and authoritarian behavior within families.
"The House on Zapote Street"
Who is the main character in "Footnote to Youth"?
Dodong
At what age does DODONG DECIDE he wants to MARRY TEANG?
17
What emotion does Dodong feel when his FIRST CHILD IS BORN?
Embarrassment
How many CHILDREN does Dodong have over the years?
Several, as they kept coming every year
Who was TEANG’S OTHER SUITOR?
Lucio
What emotion does TEANG sometimes feel AFTER YEARS OF MARRIAGE?
Regret
What lesson does Dodong learn about life and youth?
Youth is filled with dreams, but life is difficult
What does DODONG FEEL when his SON BLAS tells him he wants to MARRY?
Sadness and regret
How does the story "Footnote to Youth" end?
Dodong allows Blas to marry, knowing he will face hardships
The main character who MARRIES YOUNG and later regrets his decision, recognizing the challenges of adulthood and responsibility.
Dodong
DODONG’S FATHER warns him about marrying young, embodying the caution and wisdom of experience.
Dodong’s Father
DODONG’S WIFE, who, like Dodong, also feels the burden of early marriage and numerous responsibilities.
Teang
DODONG AND TEANG’S SON, who decides to MARRY YOUNG, mirroring Dodong’s earlier decisions and evoking his father’s feelings of regret.
Blas
TEANG’S OTHER SUITOR who, in hindsight, might have provided Teang a different life had she chosen him.
Lucio
Who are the characters in "Footnote to Youth"?
Dodong, Teang, Dodong’s Father, Blas, and Lucio
follows Dodong, a young man who marries Teang at seventeen despite his father's concerns. At first, Dodong feels proud and grown-up, eager to embrace adult life. However, he soon realizes the weight of his responsibilities, especially as his family grows, and he begins to regret his choices. Teang, too, feels the burden of their early marriage, which limits her freedom and happiness. As they age, Dodong reflects on his impulsive decision, feeling that youth’s dreams don’t always align with life’s realities. Years later, Dodong’s son, Blas, decides to marry young, prompting Dodong to feel sadness and pity, knowing the hardships his son may face. In the end, Dodong reluctantly gives his blessing, understanding that youth must learn from its own experiences. The story explores themes of youthful impulsivity, the inevitability of hard lessons, and the disconnect between dreams and reality.
"Footnote to Youth"