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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. What is Benare's reaction to Samant's testimony in Act Two?
(a) She laughs.
(b) She is upset.
(c) She sticks her tongue out at him.
(d) She leaves the room.

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

3. In Act Two, why can Benare not leave the room?
(a) The door is locked from the outside.
(b) Samant asks her to stay.
(c) The others restrain her.
(d) Kashikar reprimands her.

4. What does Ponkshe discuss in his opening remarks for the prosecution in Act Two?
(a) Childhood.
(b) Fatherhood.
(c) Marriage.
(d) Motherhood.

5. What does Samant think about the discussion about spitting out pan in Act Two?
(a) He thinks it is interesting.
(b) He is bored.
(c) He is embarrassed.
(d) He is exasperated.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Benare keep calling Rokde in Act Two?

2. In Act Two, what does Samant say he and Benare talked about when they were alone together?

3. In Act Two, what does Kashikar call Rokde?

4. In Act Two, what does Samant say Damle did at Damle's door?

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

Short Essay Questions

1. The characters decide that it takes exactly 15 seconds to spit out pan. How does this compare to the time allotted for Benare to defend herself at the end of the imaginary play?

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

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

4. 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?

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

6. At the end of Samant’s testimony, stage notes indicate that “a peculiar joy begins to show on everyone’s face but Samant’s.” Why?

7. During Rokde’s testimony, Kashikar calls him a “buffoon.” What does that say about Kashikar’s treatment of Rokde?

8. 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?

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

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

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