Complete the sentence about Nick Joaquin with the correct year: Nicomedes "Nick" Joaquin y Marquez, fondly called "Onching" by close family and friends was born on May 4, ______, in Paco, Manila.

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Correct answer: D. 1917

Nick Joaquin is considered one of the most important Filipino writers, and he wrote his major works in English. He was born in Paco, Manila, on May 4, 1917, although some accounts give September 15 of that year for his birthday. The year 1917 is the one both versions agree on, which rules out the other options.

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