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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 the Servant say Bernarda's mother is all dressed in near the end of Act 1, Part 2?
(a) Nothing.
(b) Dresses and jewels.
(c) Pants and shirts.
(d) Rags.

2. Finish this sentence spoken by Poncia in the play, "The rest of them: lots of fine lace and linen camisoles, but nothing to their names but bread and ______".
(a) Cheese.
(b) Water.
(c) Liver.
(d) Wine.

3. Complete the sentence spoken by Bernarda in the play, "Yes, to fill my house with the ____ of their underskirts and their venomous tongues."
(a) Sweat.
(b) Liquid.
(c) Love.
(d) Heat.

4. 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) Have a baby.
(c) Be in love.
(d) Go out of town.

5. What color is the dress Adela changes into out of her mourning clothes?
(a) Green.
(b) Black.
(c) Blue.
(d) Red.

Short Answer Questions

1. 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."

2. Complete the sentence by Amelia in the play, "_________ is to blame, it makes life impossible".

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

4. What does Bernarda tell her daughters that she will do as long as she's alive in Act 1, Part 3?

5. What is the name of the daughter who talks about a young woman the family used to know that was sociable but isn't allowed anywhere now?

(see the answer key)

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