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

2. 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) Bucket.
(b) Glass.
(c) Cup.
(d) Pitcher.

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

4. Where does Bernarda tell Poncia to take drinks to the men who are at her house mourning?
(a) The patio.
(b) The front porch.
(c) The back yard.
(d) The front yard.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Bernarda order Poncia to bring her and the mourners at the beginning of Act 1, Part 2?

2. 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 ______".

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

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

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

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