1. What does Maria Josefa say the women in the house's hearts will turn to near the end of Act 1, Part 3?
(a) Dust.
(b) Ash.
(c) Nothing.
(d) Stone.

2. How many daughters does Bernarda have?
(a) 3.
(b) 4.
(c) 5.
(d) 6.

3. Complete the sentence spoken by Bernarda in the play, "With the ___ that opens all doors, and the hand that closes them."
(a) Hand.
(b) Key.
(c) Heart.
(d) Love.

4. Complete this sentence spoken by Poncia in the play, "On that day I will lock myself up in a room with her and _______ at her for an entire year."
(a) Glare.
(b) Spit.
(c) Look.
(d) Stare.

5. What words do the two servants use to describe Bernarda before she returns home in Act 1, Part 1?
(a) Excited.
(b) Sad and melancholy.
(c) Tyrannical and demanding.
(d) Happy and cheerful.

Short Answer Questions

1. Finish this sentence spoken by Poncia in the play, "The rest of them: lots of fine lace and linen camisoles, but nothing to their names but bread and ______".

2. What does the Servant say Bernarda's mother wished to do in Act 1, Part 2?

3. What does Bernarda claim is the only reason the mourners came to her house after they had gone out?

4. What does Bernarda tell the servants to do when she first enters the room in Act 1, Part 1?

5. What does Poncia inspect and finds spots on?

(see the answer key)

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