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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, why can Samant not tell what happened after Damle's "terrifying laugh"?
(a) He cannot find the page.
(b) Kashikar reprimands him.
(c) Benare has left the room.
(d) Sukhatme interrupts him.

2. From where does Samant get the latter half of his testimony in Act Two?
(a) From a television series.
(b) From a movie.
(c) From a book.
(d) From a song.

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

4. How does Benare plead?
(a) Guilty.
(b) Not guilty.
(c) No contest.
(d) Absent.

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

Short Answer Questions

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

2. In Act Two, what does Benare threaten to do?

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

4. In Act Two, who does Karnik say has seen Benare in a compromising situation?

5. What does Samant think of Benare in Act Two?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. 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?

3. 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?

4. 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?

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

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

9. When Rokde is called to the witness stand, he is visibly shaking and upset. Why?

10. 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?

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