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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. Which of the daughters does not run out to see Pepe when he arrives at the house in Act 1, Part 3?
(a) Magdalena.
(b) Adela.
(c) Martirio.
(d) Amelia.

3. Where does Poncia go to listen to the last prayers of the day?
(a) On the porch.
(b) The window.
(c) The door.
(d) In her room.

4. What color are the pitchers Poncia hands out in Act 1, Part 2?
(a) Black.
(b) Red.
(c) White.
(d) Green.

5. Complete the sentence by Bernarda in the play, "You've told me that ________ times already, and I have chosen not to answer you."
(a) Five.
(b) Several.
(c) Many.
(d) Three.

Short Answer Questions

1. Complete the sentence by Bernarda in the play, "May you be cut to _______, you little good-for-nothing."

2. For what reason does Bernarda say to Poncia that it wouldn't matter if something bad were happening in their house because no one would find out?

3. What does Martirio say is one of the few good things she has left in her life?

4. What do the reapers sing a song about offstage regarding women?

5. Who suggests that Adela give her dress to Angustias when she is married?

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