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This test consists of 5 short answer questions and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. Which of the following things does Martirio not tell Amelia is wrong with her in the middle of the night in Act 2, Part 2?

2. At what time does Poncia tell Bernarda that Pepe was at their house the night before?

3. Who tells Adela that they will go with her when she gets up to leave the dinner table in Act 3, Part 1?

4. What does Poncia wonder about Martirio regarding Pepe's picture?

5. Where does Bernarda say she will be taking the stallion the next morning in Act 3, Part 1?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Compare and contrast the author's treatment of men and women. In what way does Bernarda try to alter these views of men and women? What do men possess in the play that women are unable to achieve? What might the author be saying about gender based on these portrayals?

Essay Topic 2

Discuss the concept of propriety that is represented in the play. What reasons does Bernarda have for insisting on keeping up such ancient traditions in her family? What might the author be saying about Bernarda based on her treatment of propriety in the play?

Essay Topic 3

Discuss the role of the family house in the play. What might the author be hoping for the house to represent in terms of freedom and imprisonment in the play? What role does the house play in the fate of those living in it?

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