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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Act 1 Part 3.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Poncia inspect and finds spots on?
(a) The counters.
(b) Glassware.
(c) Silverware.
(d) Plates.

2. What does Adela say is the worst possible time for her to be doing at this time of her life in Act 1, Part 3?
(a) Be in mourning.
(b) Go out of town.
(c) Be in love.
(d) Have a baby.

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

4. What does Bernarda meet with a lawyer about in the play?
(a) Her daughter's money.
(b) The deed to her house.
(c) Her inheritance.
(d) Her husband's will.

5. What does the Servant run out doing at the end of Act 1, Part 1?
(a) Laughing.
(b) Weeping.
(c) Yelling.
(d) Smiling.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Bernarda ask Poncia regarding the men on the patio in Act 1, Part 3?

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

3. Who is said to be locked up in another room of the house in Act 1, Part 1?

4. What reason does Bernarda give Angustias to wipe off her makeup?

5. What is Poncia's comment regarding Bernarda's daughters when Bernarda comments on Angustias' flirting?

(see the answer key)

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