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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Act 1, Scene 5.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who will not allow Rosario's body to be cremated?
(a) Rosario's mother.
(b) The Catholic Church.
(c) Rosario's father.
(d) The local community.

2. What month does this scene take place in?
(a) August.
(b) June.
(c) July.
(d) September.

3. What does Rosa say she is ashamed of?
(a) How she lives.
(b) The house.
(c) Her mother.
(d) Her education.

4. What does Assunta say her powder will do to Serafina's husband?
(a) Make him more potent.
(b) Make him fall in love.
(c) Make him work harder.
(d) Make him do the housework.

5. Who is Father de Leo talking to at the beginning of the scene?
(a) A doctor.
(b) Serafina.
(c) Assunta.
(d) A nurse.

Short Answer Questions

1. What language does Miss Yorke say she speaks?

2. Why does Serafina want Rosario's body cremated?

3. What do the thorns tear from Rosa's face?

4. What does Flora say she and Bessie will do if Serafina does not give them the blouse?

5. Which of the characters is dead?

(see the answer key)

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