Read the summary of the story entitled The Mats by Francisco Arcellana.
For the Angeles Family, Mr. Angeles’s homecoming from his periodic inspection trips was an occasion for celebration.
But his homecoming-from a trip to the South-was fated to be more memorable than, say, of the others.
He had written from Mariveles; “I have just met a marvelous mat weaver a real artist-and I shall have a surprise for
you. I asked him to weave a sleeping mat for everyone in the family. He is using many different colors and for each the
dominant color is that of our respective birthstones. I am sure that the children will be very pleased. I know you will be. I can
hardly wait to show them to you.”
Nana Emilia read that letter that morning again and again every time she had a chance to leave the kitchen. In the
evening when all the children were home from school, she asked her oldest son, Jose, to read the letter at dinner table. The
children became very much excited about the mats and talked about them until late into the night. These thoughts made her
wrote her husband. For days after that, mats continued to be the chief topic of conversation among the children.
Mr. Angeles travelled to southern Philippines and brought mats for his wife and children. Each mat has the
corresponding name of all his living offspring, even those who already died. When he arrived home from his trip, he presented

the mats to his family. The sorrow heightened when the last three mats he opened are for his dead children who made his
wife reacted with grief.
At that point, Mr. Angeles cried with pain while telling his wife that the three dull colored mats were for Josefina,
Victoria and Concepcion. He added that his three dead children must always be in their memory no matter where they are
now.

Question:
26. How do you describe Mr. Angeles as a father to his children?
A. forgiving B. patriotic C. poor D. thoughtful
27. Which of the following scenarios shows that Nana Emilia exhibits the characteristic of a typical Filipino housewife?
A. She neglects her deceased children C. She stays at home to take care of her family.
B. She earns money to support her family D. She leaves her husband in exchange of her career.
28. How do the children feel after hearing their father’s gift?
A. sad B. nervous C. excited D. uncertain
29. How does the Angeles family consider their father’s homecoming?
A. a form of celebration C. a day for rest
B. a grieving moment D. a day for a vacation
30. Which part of the Philippines is famous for mat weaving?
A. Northern B. Southern C. Western D. Eastern
31. How does Mr. Angeles describe the mat weaver in the selection?
A. amazing B. beautiful C. marvelous D. young
32. Which of the following Filipino traits is not exhibited in the selection?
A. respect for elders C. remembering deceased loved ones.
B. having a close family ties D. attending festivals
33. What is written in each mat given by Mr. Angeles to his children?
A. their respective name B. their age C. their birth date D. their nickname
34. Who reads the letter at the dining table?
A. his eldest daughter B. his eldest son C. his younger daughter D. his eldest daughter
35. How many deceased children does Mr. Angeles have?
A. 1 B. 2 C. 3 D. 4

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