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

2. How does Ponkshe react to Benare's offer to do something for the others in Act one?
(a) He asks her to sit down.
(b) He is annoyed.
(c) He sticks his fingers in his ears.
(d) He encourages her to continue.

3. What is Samant carrying in his hands when he enters in Act One?
(a) A toy parrot made of green cloth.
(b) A book.
(c) A lock and key, toy parrot, and a book.
(d) A lock and key.

4. Why does Benare ask Samant to open a window in Act One?
(a) She sees something interesing outside the window.
(b) She feels hot.
(c) She wants to leave.
(d) Her stomach hurts.

5. Who enters in Act One while Benare and the others are singing?
(a) Mrs. Kashikar.
(b) Karnik.
(c) Kashikar.
(d) Sukhatme.

Short Answer Questions

1. What do Samant and Benare do to surprise the others in Act one?

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

3. What does Samant keep trying to show Benare in Act One?

4. What does Benare say, in Act One, about her teaching?

5. What is Ponkshe's day job?

(see the answer key)

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