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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. Who does Rokde say has not arrived yet, in Act One?
(a) Ponkshe.
(b) Kashikar.
(c) Damle.
(d) Sukhatme.

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

3. What is the song Benare is singing when she returns from the bathroom about?
(a) A parrot and a sparrow.
(b) A crow and a sparrow.
(c) Flowers.
(d) A parrot and a crow.

4. What does Mrs. Kashikar like about having an imaginary case?
(a) It is an opportunity to show off the garland in her hair.
(b) It is an opportunity to rehearse.
(c) It is an opportunity to bully Benare.
(d) It is an opportunity to prepare Samant for the mock trial.

5. How does Benare describe herself as a child?
(a) Outspoken.
(b) Independent.
(c) Witty.
(d) Very quiet.

Short Answer Questions

1. What books does Sukhatme say they have for the oath-taking in the mock trial?

2. How do the characters know Damle will not make it to the mock trial?

3. Why does Karnik say Kashikar and Mrs. Kashikar are late?

4. Who enters in Act One while Benare and the others are singing?

5. What does Sukhatme propose the characters do to pass the time in Act One?

Short Essay Questions

1. 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.

2. When Benare says she forgot a book to read to pass the time before the show, Samant offers her the novel he has with him. Explain how this foreshadows what happens later in the play.

3. 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.

4. When Benare states that she often plays games with the children at school, explain how this contradicts her earlier statements about her teaching.

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

6. Kashikar repeatedly verbally abuses his wife and son throughout the course of the play. Describe specific examples of how Kashikar is abusive toward his wife.

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

8. The character of “Rawte” is sick with the flu. Explain what his absence means for the other characters in the mock trial.

9. Benare recites a poem she used to write on the first page of every book she had when she was a schoolgirl. Describe how the poem foreshadows what is later revealed in the play.

10. 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.

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