The first Philippine Revolution occurred at the end of the 1800s, but

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The first Philippine Revolution occurred at the end of the 1800s, but it was fueled in part by a movement that had grown up earlier. Filipinos who had emigrated to Europe, either through exile or to study, began to come together to strive for equal rights for Filipino and Spanish citizens in the Philippines. They asked for representation on the Spanish parliament, freedoms of speech and assembly, and equal opportunities for Filipinos when it came to getting jobs in government.

La Solidaridad , a newspaper published in Spain by exiled Filipinos, was the main organ of this Propaganda Movement. La Solidaridad was the name of an organization as well as a newspaper, but it was the paper that mattered more. Between 1889 and 1895, the little paper, whose ambitions were modest and whose readership was small, lit a fire of nationalist pride under those few individuals who would go on to lead the Filipino people in their fight against Spanish exploitation.

Perhaps the most prominent member of the Propaganda Movement was José Rizal. A scientist by trade, he strove scientifically to refute Europeans’ notions of Filipinos as an inferior people. His papers and orations were important, but his two novels, Noli Me Tangere (1886) and El Filibusterismo (1891), were even more influential. Their heavy-handed symbolism portrayed corruption and abuse in the Spanish-led government and clergy of the Philippines. Although Rizal mainly wanted equality and representation, his books led to a sense of Filipino self-respect that stimulated true revolution.    1 
 1. It can be inferred from the passage that in the Philippines around 1890,

(A) La Solidaridad became the most important local newspaper
(B) Filipino exiles returned to their impoverished nation
(C) José Rizal produced experiments showing Filipino superiority
(D) Spanish-born residents had more rights than the natives had
(E) a revolution broke out with the goal of separation from Spain

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 2. The author suggests that the sense of cultural pride engendered by Rizal’s books helped to goad Filipinos into revolution, but another possibility might be that

(A) Rizal’s scientific refutation of European biases angered the Spanish
(B) Rizal’s call for equality and representation was scorned by Filipinos
(C) Rizal’s descriptions of Spanish abuses aroused anger and bitterness
(D) Rizal’s books did more to convince Spaniards than to reassure Filipinos
(E) Rizal’s novels were thinly concealed biographies of real Filipinos

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 3. How might the organization of the passage be described?

(A) Paragraph 1 introduces the topic; paragraphs 2 and 3 present examples in support.
(B) Paragraph 1 introduces the topic; paragraphs 2 and 3 present reasons in support.
(C) Paragraphs 1 and 2 present an argument; paragraph 3 summarizes the argument. 
(D) Paragraphs 1 and 2 introduce the topic; paragraph 3 offers alternatives.
(E) Paragraph 1 introduces a cause; paragraphs 2 and 3 provide effects in order.

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Aashi108 · Answer

Can someone kindly help me with #3? I ended up choosing the option E instead of A

Flower_Child · Answer

First paragraph introduces the Philippine Revolution which occurred at the end of the 1800s through which the Filipinos strived for equality in Philippines.
Second paragraph delves more into the revolution, giving extra information about the positive role of newspaper in the revolution. It wasn't something that was end result of revolution, besides it was a part of revolution. So choice E would cancel out.
Third paragraph gives another important aspect of revolution and discusses how one prominent figure positively affected the revolution.

Thus, the first paragraph is the introduction while second and third paragraphs are individual instances / examples in support.

Samriddhi123 · Answer

please explain question 1 and question 2 with reasons why to eliminate the incorrect options!

Sajjad1994 · Answer

Explanation

1. It can be inferred from the passage that in the Philippines around 1890.

Difficulty Level:   Hard

Explanation

(A)  This answer is not supported by the passage. While the passage mentions the importance of La Solidaridad as a newspaper, it does not claim that it became the most important local newspaper in the Philippines around 1890.

(B)  The passage does not mention Filipino exiles returning to the Philippines in the context of the 1890s. In fact, it discusses how Filipino exiles in Europe played a role in the Propaganda Movement.

(C)  The passage mentions that José Rizal, a scientist by trade, aimed to refute Europeans' notions of Filipino inferiority. However, it does not state that he produced experiments showing Filipino superiority.

(D)  The passage does imply that there was a desire for equal rights and representation among Filipinos in the Philippines, and this desire for equality is what drove the Propaganda Movement. It does not explicitly state that Spanish-born residents had more rights, but it is implied by the desire for equal rights and representation. Therefore,  (D)  is the correct answer because it aligns with the theme of the passage, which is about seeking equal rights for Filipinos in the Philippines.

(E)  This answer choice is incorrect based on the information provided in the passage. The passage does not explicitly mention that a revolution broke out with the goal of separation from Spain in the context of the 1890s. While the passage discusses the Propaganda Movement and the desire for equal rights and representation among Filipinos, it does not specify that a revolution had already occurred at that time.

Answer: D

Sajjad1994 · Answer

Explanation

2. The author suggests that the sense of cultural pride engendered by Rizal’s books helped to goad Filipinos into revolution, but another possibility might be that

Difficulty Level:   Hard

Explanation

The passage highlights that José Rizal, a prominent member of the Propaganda Movement, wrote two influential novels, " Noli Me Tangere " and " El Filibusterismo, " which used heavy-handed symbolism to portray corruption and abuse in the Spanish-led government and clergy of the Philippines. While Rizal primarily aimed for equality and representation, his books, with their portrayal of Spanish abuses, led to a sense of Filipino self-respect that stimulated a true revolution.

Answer  choice (C)  correctly reflects this idea from the passage. Rizal's descriptions of Spanish abuses in his novels are shown to have provoked anger and bitterness among Filipinos, contributing to their desire for change and revolution.

The other answer choices are not supported by the information in the passage:

(A)  The passage mentions Rizal's scientific refutation of European biases, but it does not suggest that this angered the Spanish.

(B)  The passage does not mention that Rizal's call for equality and representation was scorned by Filipinos.

(D)  The passage does not suggest that Rizal's books were aimed at convincing Spaniards or reassuring Filipinos; it emphasizes their role in stimulating Filipino self-respect and a sense of nationalism.

(E)  The passage does not suggest that Rizal's novels were thinly concealed biographies of real Filipinos; it describes them as works of fiction with heavy-handed symbolism.

Answer: C

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