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

2. What does Mrs. Kashikar ask Rokde about in Act One?
(a) Sukhatme's lawyer's gown.
(b) Kashikar's judge's wig.
(c) The luggage.
(d) Ponkshe's pipe.

3. Why does Benare ask Samant to open a window in Act One?
(a) She wants to leave.
(b) Her stomach hurts.
(c) She sees something interesing outside the window.
(d) She feels hot.

4. What does Benare call Mrs. Kashikar?
(a) An Intellectual.
(b) Mrs. Prime Objective.
(c) Mrs. Hand-That-Rocks-the-Cradle.
(d) An Expert on the Law.

5. What does Benare lie about, in Act One?
(a) Chewing pan.
(b) Buying garlands.
(c) Meeting Damle.
(d) Smoking cigarettes.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Samant call Benare that offends her in Act one?

2. What does Samant say is missing for the tea?

3. What does Benare like about the Kashikars?

4. What does Kashikar say Benare's charge is?

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

Short Essay Questions

1. 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.

2. 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.

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

4. 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.

5. Samant enters carrying a lock and key and asks Benare if she caught her finger in the lock when he sees she is sucking on her finger. How does this foreshadow what happens later in the play?

6. 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.

7. 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.

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

9. 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.

10. 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.

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