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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Act 1 Part 2.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does the Servant say Bernarda's mother wished to do in Act 1, Part 2?
(a) Have a baby.
(b) Get married.
(c) Die.
(d) Eat.

2. Who does the Servant say she is glad will never force her to have sex with him?
(a) Bernarda's father.
(b) Bernarda's brother.
(c) Pepe.
(d) Bernarda's late husband.

3. What does Bernarda order Poncia to bring her and the mourners at the beginning of Act 1, Part 2?
(a) Tea.
(b) Coffee.
(c) Lemonade.
(d) Water.

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

5. Who comes to the door after Poncia goes out in Act 1, Part 1?
(a) Adela.
(b) A Beggar woman.
(c) Pepe.
(d) A Servant.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who is said to be locked up in another room of the house in Act 1, Part 1?

2. Who does the servant tell Bernarda was looking at the men on the patio?

3. What does Adela give Bernarda that she throws to the side?

4. Complete the sentence spoken by Bernarda in the play, "Yes, to fill my house with the ____ of their underskirts and their venomous tongues."

5. What does Bernarda suggest her daughters can do with their hope chests during their time of mourning?

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