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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. In Act Two, how does Karnik define a mother?
(a) One who gives birth.
(b) One who cruelly strangles the infant she has borne to death.
(c) One who gives birth to pups.
(d) One who protects the infant she has borne.

2. In Act Two, who does Sukhatme call to the witness stand after Karnik?
(a) Ponkshe.
(b) Mrs. Kashikar.
(c) Rokde.
(d) Samant.

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

4. In Act Two, who else does Benare say she has been alone with?
(a) Karnik.
(b) Samant.
(c) Rokde.
(d) Ponkshe.

5. In Act Two, what does Samant call Benare?
(a) A buffoon.
(b) Mrs. Hand-That-Rocks-the-Cradle.
(c) A baby.
(d) A very nice lady.

Short Answer Questions

1. In Act Two, what does Sukhatme think is the reason Benare is so upset?

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

3. What does Kashikar have a habit of doing during the mock trial?

4. In Act Two, why can Benare not leave the room?

5. In Act Two, what do the characters discuss in a digression?

Short Essay Questions

1. When the other characters collude to choose Benare as the accused and decide on her charge, Samant was buying cigarettes and pan for them. Explain the significance of Samant’s absence from the play at that time.

2. At the beginning of his testimony, Samant does not understand Sukhatme’s line of questioning. What does that say about Samant’s character and his relationship to the proceedings?

3. During the imaginary play, Kashikar leaves the room to go to the bathroom and has a habit of cleaning his ear with an earpick. What does that say about his attitude toward the proceedings?

4. 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?

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

6. 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?

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

8. 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?

9. 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?

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

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