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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 Poncia say she has worked for Bernarda?
(a) 10.
(b) 15.
(c) 20.
(d) 30.

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

3. What is the name of Bernarda's daughter who stops crying after the women go out in Act 1, Part 2?
(a) Adela.
(b) Magdalena.
(c) Martirio.
(d) Amelia.

4. What noise is heard at the beginning of Act 1, Part 1?
(a) A siren.
(b) A yell.
(c) A church bell.
(d) A jingle bell.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What does the Servant say Bernarda's mother is all dressed in near the end of Act 1, Part 2?

2. In what way does Bernarda tell Poncia to have the men leave the house?

3. Where does Bernarda tell Poncia to take drinks to the men who are at her house mourning?

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

5. Complete the sentence spoken by Bernarda in the play, "But they forget them when you put a plate of ______ in front of them".

(see the answer key)

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