1. Why did Noli Me Tangere have such a big impression on the narrator? Could you relate to the narrator's experience of reading? Why or why not?

2. Have you ever felt the same about a book that you had read? What book was it? Why did it leave such a huge impression on you?

3. What does the line "Art is a reproach to those who receive it" mean? Should art be a reproach? Should we relate art to society? Explain your views.

4. When you read about how so many people were affected by Noli Me Tangere, what was your reaction? Do you think a book can ever elicit such a strong response in the Philippines?

5. When the narrator says that the act of reading was a historic act, what did he mean? Do you think this is true even today?

6. During those times, do you think you would have been moved to fight against the government after reading the novel?

7. They say that the act of reading gives people more empathy and makes them more critical and reflective. Do you think this is true? In what way?

8. Given this excerpt, what do you think is the importance of literature to society? Is this still applicable today?

9. Why is Noli Me Tangere, a book that was banned in the past, now required reading in Philippine schools?

10. Why did the Catholic Church go against making Noli Me Tangere a requirement?

11. Do you think there should ever be a time when certain books should be banned? Why or why not?