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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who does Bernarda make search all the girls' rooms for Pepe's picture?
(a) Adela.
(b) Angustias.
(c) Poncia.
(d) Martirio.

2. What does Adela do before shouting that the woman at the top of the hill should be freed?
(a) Grabs her stomach.
(b) Pushes Bernarda.
(c) Laughs.
(d) Cries.

3. Complete the sentence by Poncia in the play, "But it's hard for people to go against their true ______."
(a) Desires.
(b) Nature.
(c) Feelings.
(d) Personas.

4. How does Angustias run into the room in Act 2, Part 2?
(a) Excited.
(b) Angrily.
(c) Goofy.
(d) Happily.

5. How many days do we learn that Pepe's family will be coming for Angustias in Act 3, Part 1?
(a) 2.
(b) 3.
(c) 5.
(d) 4.

6. Why does Bernarda tell Poncia she didn't allow Martirio to marry a man that had been courting her in Act 2, Part 3?
(a) She didn't love him.
(b) He was a bad person.
(c) He wasn't good for her.
(d) Because the blood of their families couldn't mix.

7. Who does Adela try to apologize to in Act 3, Part 2?
(a) Bernarda.
(b) Angustias.
(c) Poncia.
(d) Martirio.

8. What does Poncia hint to Bernarda that is going on in her family in Act 2, Part 3?
(a) Good surroundings.
(b) A bad time.
(c) Bad omens.
(d) Something dangerous.

9. What does Bernarda demand of the person who stole Angustias picture of Pepe?
(a) Punish themselves.
(b) Speak up.
(c) Give it back.
(d) Apologize.

10. What do Adela, Martirio, and Amelia come back into the room commenting on in Act 3, Part 1?
(a) How it smells outside.
(b) How cold the house is.
(c) How dark it is.
(d) How hot it is.

11. Who does Bernarda say they will have to keep out of the house in Act 2, Part 3?
(a) Poncia.
(b) Angustias.
(c) Pepe.
(d) Adela.

12. What does Bernarda say is making a loud thumping noise in Act 3, Part 1?
(a) The stallion.
(b) Adela.
(c) Pepe.
(d) Maria Josefa.

13. What does Bernarda shout should happen to the woman at the top of the hill?
(a) That she be imprisoned.
(b) That she be punished.
(c) That she be let go.
(d) That she be killed.

14. What do the reapers sing a song about offstage regarding women?
(a) They respect them.
(b) They love them.
(c) They are jealous of them.
(d) They carry off their hearts.

15. What does Martirio shout should happen to the woman at the top of the hill?
(a) She be freed.
(b) She be imprisoned.
(c) She be killed.
(d) She should be punished.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who does Poncia tell Bernarda that Pepe truly loves?

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. Complete the sentence by Martirio in the play, "I couldn't care less what happens above the _________."

4. What does Angustias say she is worried Pepe has on his mind in Act 3, Part 1?

5. What does a bell ringing summon the men to in Act 2, Part 2?

(see the answer keys)

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