1. Who does the Servant say she is glad will never force her to have sex with him?
(a) Pepe.
(b) Bernarda's father.
(c) Bernarda's brother.
(d) Bernarda's late husband.

2. What is the person who is locked up in another room of the house said to be?
(a) Insane.
(b) Old.
(c) Joyful.
(d) Sick.

3. What do the servants' complaints change to when Bernarda enters the room in Act 1, Part 1?
(a) Cries of sympathy.
(b) Laughter.
(c) Wails of grief.
(d) Silence.

4. How many years does Bernarda say she and her family will have to be in mourning?
(a) Six months.
(b) Eight years.
(c) Three years.
(d) One year.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. 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."

2. What does Bernarda suggest her daughters can do with their hope chests during their time of mourning?

3. What is the name of Bernarda's oldest daughter?

4. What does Adela give Bernarda that she throws to the side?

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

(see the answer key)

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