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

2. What does Bernarda order Poncia to bring her and the mourners at the beginning of Act 1, Part 2?
(a) Water.
(b) Lemonade.
(c) Tea.
(d) Coffee.

3. Who comes to the door after Poncia goes out in Act 1, Part 1?
(a) A Servant.
(b) A Beggar woman.
(c) Adela.
(d) Pepe.

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

5. In what way does Bernarda tell Poncia to have the men leave the house?
(a) Later on in the night.
(b) Carefully.
(c) As soon as possible.
(d) The way they came in.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What does Bernarda claim is the only reason the mourners came to her house after they had gone out?

3. Who goes out to get linen for the girls to start work on their hope chests?

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

5. How many daughters does Bernarda have?

(see the answer key)

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