View a FREE sample

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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why does Rokde say Rawte is missing, too, in Act One?
(a) He is teaching late at the university.
(b) He missed the train.
(c) He is buying garlands for his wife's hair.
(d) He is sick with flu.

2. 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.

3. What role do the characters argue about in Act One?
(a) The accused.
(b) The lawyers.
(c) The judge.
(d) The fourth witness.

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

5. How does Samant respond to Benare's calling him "lovely"?
(a) He is embarrassed.
(b) He is angry.
(c) He is non-responsive.
(d) He is flattered.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who do Ponkshe and Karnik gossip about in Act One?

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

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

4. What does Benare like about the Kashikars?

5. Why does Benare ask Samant to open a window in Act One?

(see the answer key)

This section contains 268 words (approx. 1 page at 300 words per page) View a FREE sample