The House of Bernarda Alba

**Quiz Question: *The House of Bernarda Alba* by Federico García Lorca** At the end of *The House of Bernarda Alba*, Bernarda claims that her youngest daughter Adela died a virgin. What is the **main reason** Bernarda provides for this misleading account of Adela's death? A) She truly believes Adela was innocent of any wrongdoing. B) She wants to safeguard the family's honor and keep up the appearance of respectability in the village. C) She is trying to protect Pepe el Romano from facing consequences. D) She hopes to stop her other daughters from grieving Adela's death. **Correct Answer: B** *Explanation: Bernarda's fixation on public image and social honor compels her to reject the reality of Adela's suicide. By asserting that Adela was a virgin, she maintains the family's external respectability — the very force that has suffocated all her daughters throughout the play.*

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**Quiz Question: *The House of Bernarda Alba* by Federico García Lorca** At the end of *The House of Bernarda Alba*, Bernarda insists that her youngest daughter Adela died a virgin. What is the primary reason she gives for demanding silence from her household? A) She genuinely believes Adela was innocent of any wrongdoing. B) She wants to protect the family's honor and reputation in the eyes of the community. C) She is overwhelmed with grief and cannot face the truth. D) She plans to investigate the matter privately before making any announcement. **Correct Answer: B** *Explanation: Bernarda's final declaration — "My daughter died a virgin!" — stems from her obsessive need to maintain the family's public honor (honra). Regardless of the reality, appearances and social standing take precedence for Bernarda throughout the play.*

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**Quiz Question: *The House of Bernarda Alba* by Federico García Lorca** At the end of *The House of Bernarda Alba*, what does Bernarda insist upon after the death of her youngest daughter, Adela? A) That the family must leave the village immediately B) That Adela died a virgin, and the household must maintain silence and appearances C) That Pepe el Romano must be brought to justice D) That the period of mourning be shortened to one year **Correct Answer: B** *Explanation:* In the wake of Adela's tragic suicide, Bernarda insists that the family keep the true cause of death a secret. She claims Adela "died a virgin," putting the family's honour and public image above reality — a chilling final display of her authoritarian control.

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