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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 react to Ponkshe's testimony in Act Two?
(a) She sticks her tongue out at him.
(b) She laughs.
(c) She goes to the bathroom.
(d) She picks her ear.

2. In Act Two, what do the characters discuss in a digression?
(a) Cooking recipes.
(b) Exercise routines.
(c) Sleeping habits.
(d) Cleaning rituals.

3. In Act Two, what does Benare threaten to do?
(a) To sing a song.
(b) To leave.
(c) To recite a poem.
(d) To tell a children's story.

4. In Act Two, who does Rokde say he saw at Damle's house?
(a) Karnik.
(b) Samant.
(c) Benare.
(d) Ponkshe.

5. In Act Two, what does Samant say Damle did at Damle's door?
(a) Spit pan.
(b) Invited Samant in.
(c) Introduced Samant to Benare.
(d) Shut the door in Samant's face.

Short Answer Questions

1. How much time passes between Act One and Act Two?

2. In Act Two, what does Benare say her charge should be instead of infanticide?

3. In Act Two, what does Rokde say Damle and Benare were doing at Damle's house?

4. In Act Two, why can Samant not tell what happened after Damle's "terrifying laugh"?

5. What is Benare's reaction to Samant's testimony in Act Two?

Short Essay Questions

1. At the beginning of the imaginary play, the characters waste time discussing how long it takes to spit out pan. What does this say about their attitude toward the proceedings?

2. During his testimony, Ponkshe slips out of the witness stand to talk to Karnik. What does that say about his attitude toward the proceedings?

3. Benare repeatedly calls Rokde “Balu” even though he asks her not to call him that. What does that say about her character?

4. Mr. Kashikar repeatedly reprimands his wife to be quiet every time she speaks. What effect does this have on her?

5. During Samant’s testimony, Benare finally cries out with anger. Why does she become suddenly provoked?

6. During Rokde’s testimony, Benare calls him a “baby.” What does that say about her treatment of Rokde?

7. At the end of Samant’s testimony, stage notes indicate that “Except for Samant, everyone’s expression changes. A peculiar and cautious excitement breaks out of each face.” Why?

8. During his testimony, Samant calls Benare a “very nice lady.” What does that say about his character and his treatment of Benare?

9. During his testimony, when Karnik asks if Sukhatme is referring to the trial or real life, Sukhatme responds, “in real life.” What is the significance of Sukhatme’s answer?

10. During his testimony, Karnik defines a mother as only one who gives birth to a child. What does that say about his character and treatment of Benare?

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