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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What part of the daughters' clothes does Bernarda say they cannot change in Act 1, Part 2?
(a) Their shoes.
(b) Their dresses.
(c) Their headscarves.
(d) Their coats.

2. What does Poncia tell Adela will probably happen to Angustias soon after she marries Pepe that will allow her to marry him?
(a) She will die in childbirth.
(b) Adela will intervene.
(c) Pepe will divorce her.
(d) Poncia will kill her.

3. What does Bernarda tell Poncia to bring out to the men who gave her money?
(a) Vodka.
(b) Wine.
(c) Water.
(d) Brandy.

4. Who goes out to get linen for the girls to start work on their hope chests?
(a) Adela.
(b) Angustias.
(c) Amelia.
(d) Martirio.

5. What does Bernarda tell the servants to do when she first enters the room in Act 1, Part 1?
(a) Make drinks.
(b) Clean up.
(c) Be quiet.
(d) Make dinner.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who suggests that Adela give her dress to Angustias when she is married?

2. Complete the sentence by Bernarda in the play, "You've told me that ________ times already, and I have chosen not to answer you."

3. What does Poncia say men find soon after becoming married?

4. What do Martirio and Amelia show Adela that is for Angustias in Act 2, Part 1?

5. What noise is heard at the beginning of Act 1, Part 1?

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