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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Act 1 Part 2.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does the Servant say Bernarda's mother is all dressed in near the end of Act 1, Part 2?
(a) Nothing.
(b) Pants and shirts.
(c) Dresses and jewels.
(d) Rags.

2. Who does Poncia say is a wonderful singer in Act 1, Part 1?
(a) Adela.
(b) The Sacristan.
(c) The Servant.
(d) Bernarda.

3. Where does Bernarda tell the servants to take her mother so she cannot be seen by the villagers?
(a) The courtyard.
(b) The front porch.
(c) The basement.
(d) The attic.

4. What is the name of the person cleaning with a servant at the beginning of Act 1, Part 1?
(a) Martirio.
(b) Adela.
(c) Bernarda.
(d) Poncia.

5. 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 ______".
(a) Water.
(b) Wine.
(c) Liver.
(d) Cheese.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who comes to the door after Poncia goes out in Act 1, Part 1?

2. How many daughters does Bernarda have?

3. What does Poncia come in with as the women mourners go out in Act 1, Part 2?

4. What is Bernarda returning home from at the beginning of the play?

5. Complete this sentence spoken by the Servant in the play, "Floors, cupboards, pedestals, iron bed frames polished with oil, while those of us who live in huts of mud with only a spoon and a plate to our name have to swallow the bitter ______."

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