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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. Complete the sentence spoken by Bernarda in the play, "With the ___ that opens all doors, and the hand that closes them."
(a) Key.
(b) Love.
(c) Hand.
(d) Heart.

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."
(a) Spit.
(b) Stare.
(c) Glare.
(d) Look.

3. How many years does Poncia say she has worked for Bernarda?
(a) 10.
(b) 30.
(c) 20.
(d) 15.

4. What do the servants' complaints change to when Bernarda enters the room in Act 1, Part 1?
(a) Silence.
(b) Laughter.
(c) Wails of grief.
(d) Cries of sympathy.

5. 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) Wine.
(b) Water.
(c) Liver.
(d) Cheese.

Short Answer Questions

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

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

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

4. What does Poncia come in with as the women mourners go out in Act 1, Part 2?

5. Who does Poncia say is a wonderful singer in Act 1, Part 1?

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