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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Act One, pages 13-24.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. What does Ponkshe want in Act One?
(a) Tea.
(b) A song.
(c) A story.
(d) A poem.

3. How do the characters know Damle will not make it to the mock trial?
(a) He is teaching late at the university.
(b) The next train doesn't arrive until 9 p.m.
(c) He is having an affair with a student.
(d) It is raining.

4. What does Kashikar say Benare's charge is?
(a) Infanticide.
(b) Contempt of court.
(c) Adultery.
(d) Producing atomic weapons.

5. What is Karnik's job?
(a) He is a scientist.
(b) He is a social worker.
(c) He is an experimental theatre actor.
(d) He is an Intellectual.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where does Samant go when he leaves the stage momentarily toward the end of Act One?

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

3. What is Samant carrying in his hands when he enters in Act One?

4. How does Ponkshe react to Benare's offer to do something for the others in Act one?

5. What does Samant think about President Johnson?

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