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

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

3. What does Adela give Bernarda that she throws to the side?
(a) Shoes.
(b) A coat.
(c) A blanket.
(d) A brightly colored fan.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Bernarda tell the servants to do when she first enters the room in Act 1, Part 1?

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

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

4. During Bernarda's conversation with the mourners, what does she tell her daughters not to do?

5. 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."

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