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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

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

3. What does Benare say she never buys?
(a) Cigarettes.
(b) Tea.
(c) Garlands.
(d) Pan.

4. What does Samant call Benare that offends her in Act one?
(a) An educator.
(b) A schoolmarm.
(c) A teacher.
(d) An instructor.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Who does Rokde say has not arrived yet, in Act One?

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

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

4. What does Mrs. Kashikar like about having an imaginary case?

5. What is the song Benare is singing when she returns from the bathroom about?

Short Essay Questions

1. In the opening scene, Benare sings a song in English about a “sweetheart” who “likes my looks” and “wants to marry me.” More than an innocent children’s song, the song may provide insights into Benare’s character and situation. Explain how the song foreshadows what is revealed about Benare later in the play.

2. Samant almost believes that the real President Johnson will be present for the mock trial. Explain what that demonstrates about his character.

3. Because Damle missed the last train that would arrive in time for the mock trial, he will not be able to participate in the mock trial. Explain what that means for Benare and the other characters.

4. Benare talks about what she was like as a child. Contrast her description of her childhood self to the way she is in the play.

5. In the opening scene, Benare tells Samant about Kashikar, Mrs. Kashikar, Rokde, Sukhatme, Ponkshe, and Damle without naming them directly. Describe the tone with which Benare speaks about the other characters.

6. In the opening scene, Benare is flirting with Samant. Provide specific examples of how Benare lets Samant know she likes him.

7. The others decide that Benare should play the accused and what her charge will be when she out of the room in the restroom. Explain what that means for Benare’s character.

8. The Kashikars are late because Kashikar wanted to buy a garland for Mrs. Kashikar’s hair. Explain what that says about the state of their marriage.

9. Mrs. Kashikar has a garland that her husband bought her but says she forgot to buy one for Benare. What does the garland symbolize?

10. In the opening scene, Benare is flirting with Samant. Is Samant aware of this or not? Explain.

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