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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Act 1 Part 3.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Adela give Bernarda that she throws to the side?
(a) Shoes.
(b) A brightly colored fan.
(c) A coat.
(d) A blanket.

2. What noise is heard at the beginning of Act 1, Part 1?
(a) A church bell.
(b) A yell.
(c) A jingle bell.
(d) A siren.

3. What is the name of the daughter who talks about a young woman the family used to know that was sociable but isn't allowed anywhere now?
(a) Martirio.
(b) Magdalena.
(c) Adela.
(d) Amelia.

4. Who suggests that Adela give her dress to Angustias when she is married?
(a) Adela.
(b) Martirio.
(c) Poncia.
(d) Magdalena.

5. Complete this sentence spoken by Poncia in the play, "In the paternoster his voice went up and up and up like a ________ slowly being filled with water."
(a) Pitcher.
(b) Cup.
(c) Glass.
(d) Bucket.

Short Answer Questions

1. 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."

2. What is Poncia's comment regarding Bernarda's daughters when Bernarda comments on Angustias' flirting?

3. What is the name of Bernarda's daughter who stops crying after the women go out in Act 1, Part 2?

4. How many years does Poncia say she has worked for Bernarda?

5. What is the person who is locked up in another room of the house said to be?

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