2. What does Benare say the mock trial that day will be about?
(a) Two parents who treat their foster child like a slave.
(b) A man who prides himself on his book learning.
(c) A case against President Johnson for producing atomic weapons.
(d) A group of educators who bully a coworker out of jealousy.

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

4. 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) His wife.
(d) Benare.

5. What role was Damle supposed to play in the mock trial?
(a) A witness.
(b) The prosecution.
(c) The judge.
(d) The defense.

6. 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 sticks his fingers in his ears.
(c) He is annoyed.
(d) He encourages her to continue.

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

8. In Act One, how does Benare express that she likes Samant?
(a) She moves away from him.
(b) She stands closely to him.
(c) She sticks her tongue out at him.
(d) She forgets his name.

9. What does Benare offer to do for the others in Act One?
(a) Recite poems for them.
(b) Teach them.
(c) Sing songs for them.
(d) Tell them a children's story.

10. What does Benare say is Kashikar's job?
(a) He is a scientist.
(b) He is a teacher.
(c) He is a lawyer.
(d) He is a social worker.

11. Where does Samant go when he leaves the stage momentarily toward the end of Act One?
(a) To use the bathroom.
(b) To pick up Damle.
(c) To buy cigarettes and pan.
(d) To get the Bhagavad Gita.

12. What does Samant say is missing for the tea?
(a) Lemon.
(b) Sugar.
(c) Milk.
(d) Water.

13. Who is the first character to enter in the play?
(a) Samant.
(b) Kashikar.
(c) Sukhatme.
(d) Benare.

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

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