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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Bernarda ask Poncia regarding the men on the patio in Act 1, Part 3?
(a) If they are married.
(b) If they are interested in her daughters.
(c) If they are single.
(d) What they were talking about.

2. What does Martirio say is one of the few good things she has left in her life?
(a) Nice underwear.
(b) Books.
(c) Good linens.
(d) Love.

3. Who are the only ones not to go out after the Servant comes in saying Bernarda wants to see her daughters in Act 2, Part 1?
(a) Magdalena and Amelia.
(b) Adela and Martirio.
(c) Amelia and Magdalena.
(d) Adela and Poncia.

4. What does Adela say she would do to put out the fire she feels?
(a) Anything.
(b) Kill.
(c) Whatever she can do.
(d) Whatever Pepe asks.

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

6. What does Poncia come in with as the women mourners go out in Act 1, Part 2?
(a) An animal.
(b) Empty glasses.
(c) Platters of food.
(d) A bag of money.

7. Which of the following do Bernarda and the mourners not make small talk about in Act 1, Part 2?
(a) The heat.
(b) The servants.
(c) The men working in the fields.
(d) Bernarda's late husband.

8. 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) Have a baby.
(b) Go out of town.
(c) Be in mourning.
(d) Be in love.

9. What does Adela complain about Martirio to Poncia in Act 2, Part 1?
(a) He is annoying.
(b) He is suspicious.
(c) He is worrisome.
(d) He is irritating.

10. Who goes out to get linen for the girls to start work on their hope chests?
(a) Martirio.
(b) Angustias.
(c) Amelia.
(d) Adela.

11. How many daughters does Bernarda have?
(a) 3.
(b) 6.
(c) 5.
(d) 4.

12. Who suggests that Adela give her dress to Angustias when she is married?
(a) Adela.
(b) Poncia.
(c) Magdalena.
(d) Martirio.

13. Complete the sentence by Poncia in the play, "If she starts having children you'll be _____ day and night."
(a) Lying.
(b) Crying.
(c) Sewing.
(d) Eating.

14. What is Bernarda returning home from at the beginning of the play?
(a) Church.
(b) A wedding.
(c) Shopping.
(d) A funeral.

15. What does Maria Josefa say that she wants to do near the end of Act 1, Part 3?
(a) Die.
(b) Move.
(c) Marry.
(d) Have a baby.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is Bernarda's mother's name?

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

3. What does Adela say she is going into the village wearing the next day after the funeral?

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

5. What color are the pitchers Poncia hands out in Act 1, Part 2?

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