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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Act One, pages 1-12.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is Benare's response when Sukhatme sarcastically compliments her singing?
(a) She claps her hands.
(b) She leaves the room.
(c) She stands up.
(d) She sticks her tongue out at him.

2. What does Samant keep trying to show Benare in Act One?
(a) A green cloth parrot.
(b) A book.
(c) A lock and key.
(d) A magic trick.

3. About what is the song that Benare sings in English in Act one?
(a) A man who wants to marry her.
(b) An inscription she wrote on the first page of every book.
(c) A parrot, a sparrow, and a crow.
(d) Waves crashing on a shore.

4. How does Benare describe herself as a child?
(a) Witty.
(b) Outspoken.
(c) Independent.
(d) Very quiet.

5. What does Benare like about the Kashikars?
(a) They do good things for other people.
(b) They do nice things for each other.
(c) They are educated.
(d) They have a good sense of humor.

Short Answer Questions

1. What did Benare used to write on the first page of every book she had?

2. Why does Karnik say Kashikar and Mrs. Kashikar are late?

3. What is Ponkshe's day job?

4. Who is the first character to enter in the play?

5. How does Benare describe Samant's character in Act One?

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