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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 much time passes between Act One and Act Two?
(a) Several hours.
(b) A day.
(c) A few minutes.
(d) No time.

2. In Act Two, what does Rokde say Damle and Benare were doing at Damle's house?
(a) Arguing.
(b) Kissing.
(c) Sitting.
(d) Cooking.

3. In Act Two, who does Karnik say has seen Benare in a compromising situation?
(a) Damle.
(b) Rokde.
(c) Ponkshe.
(d) Samant.

4. Why does Kashikar reprimand Benare in Act Two?
(a) She went to the bathroom.
(b) She forgot the Bhagavad Gita.
(c) She is interrupting the court.
(d) She is spitting out pan.

5. What does Samant think of Benare in Act Two?
(a) He thinks she is amazing.
(b) He thinks she is a pure and good person.
(c) He thinks she is lovely.
(d) He thinks she is a nice.

Short Answer Questions

1. In Act Two, what does Samant call Benare?

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

3. What does Samant think about the discussion about spitting out pan in Act Two?

4. In Act Two, why is Rokde called to the witness stand?

5. In Act Two, why does Samant get the dictionary himself?

Short Essay Questions

1. When Ponkshe is sworn in, he places his hand on the Oxford English Dictionary. What does that symbolize in the play?

2. The tone of the play shifts from light-hearted joking to vicious bullying of Benare that leaves her devastated. What scene can be said to be the turning point in the play?

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

4. Samant says he heard a woman crying from inside Damle’s room but surmised it was not a member of Damle’s family. How did he know the woman was not a member of Damle’s family?

5. 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?

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

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

8. Rokde testifies that he saw Benare alone with Damle, to which she responds that she could provide the names and addresses of 25 more people with whom she is alone at times. What is telling about her response?

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

10. When Ponkshe is testifying, Benare sticks her tongue out at him. What does that say about her character?

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