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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. Whom does Samant say the green cloth parrot in his hand is for, in Act One?
(a) His nephew.
(b) His sister-in-law.
(c) Benare.
(d) His wife.

2. Why does Karnik say Kashikar and Mrs. Kashikar are late?
(a) They missed their train.
(b) Kashikar wanted to buy Mrs. Kashikar a garland for her hair.
(c) Kashikar wanted to buy pan.
(d) Kashikar wanted to buy cigarettes.

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

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

5. What do Samant and Benare do to surprise the others in Act one?
(a) Show them the green cloth sparrow.
(b) Sing songs.
(c) A magic trick.
(d) Hide and jump out.

Short Answer Questions

1. What do the characters discuss after deciding who should play the accused?

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

3. In Act One, how does Benare express that she likes Samant?

4. What does Benare say the mock trial that day will be about?

5. What does Benare lie about, in Act One?

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