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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. Finish this sentence spoken by Poncia in the play, "The rest of them: lots of fine lace and linen camisoles, but nothing to their names but bread and ______".
(a) Liver.
(b) Cheese.
(c) Wine.
(d) Water.

2. Complete the sentence spoken by Bernarda in the play, "But they forget them when you put a plate of ______ in front of them".
(a) Vegetables.
(b) Fruit.
(c) Chickpeas.
(d) Pasta.

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

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

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

Short Answer Questions

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

2. 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."

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

4. What do the bells announce the last of in the day in Act 1, Part 1?

5. What do the servants' complaints change to when Bernarda enters the room in Act 1, Part 1?

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