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

2. What does Bernarda tell Poncia to bring out to the men who gave her money?
(a) Water.
(b) Wine.
(c) Vodka.
(d) Brandy.

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

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) Stare.
(b) Spit.
(c) Glare.
(d) Look.

5. What is Bernarda returning home from at the beginning of the play?
(a) A wedding.
(b) Church.
(c) Shopping.
(d) A funeral.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who has just died at the beginning of the play?

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

3. Who does Poncia say is a wonderful singer in Act 1, Part 1?

4. Where does Poncia go to listen to the last prayers of the day?

5. What part of the daughters' clothes does Bernarda say they cannot change in Act 1, Part 2?

(see the answer key)

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