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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 is the name of the person cleaning with a servant at the beginning of Act 1, Part 1?
(a) Poncia.
(b) Martirio.
(c) Adela.
(d) Bernarda.

2. What does Bernarda suggest her daughters can do with their hope chests during their time of mourning?
(a) Embroider them.
(b) Carve them.
(c) Fill them.
(d) Make them.

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

4. What does Adela give Bernarda that she throws to the side?
(a) A brightly colored fan.
(b) Shoes.
(c) A coat.
(d) A blanket.

5. What does Bernarda claim is the only reason the mourners came to her house after they had gone out?
(a) To snoop and criticize.
(b) To offer sympathy.
(c) To steal money.
(d) To help out.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the name of Bernarda's oldest daughter?

2. What does Poncia inspect and finds spots on?

3. What does the Servant say Bernarda's mother is all dressed in near the end of Act 1, Part 2?

4. What does Bernarda tell Poncia to bring out to the men who gave her money?

5. Complete this sentence spoken by Poncia in the play, "On that day I will lock myself up in a room with her and _______ at her for an entire year."

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