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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.
Short Answer Questions
1. Whom does Samant say the green cloth parrot in his hand is for, in Act One?
2. Who does Rokde say has not arrived yet, in Act One?
3. What is Ponkshe's day job?
4. What does Benare say is Kashikar's job?
5. What does Samant offer Benare in Act One?
Short Essay Questions
1. In the opening scene, Benare is flirting with Samant. Provide specific examples of how Benare lets Samant know she likes him.
2. Samant almost believes that the real President Johnson will be present for the mock trial. Explain what that demonstrates about his character.
3. The Kashikars are late because Kashikar wanted to buy a garland for Mrs. Kashikar’s hair. Explain what that says about the state of their marriage.
4. When Sukhatme teases Benare about her “husband,” what is her response and why?
5. In the opening scene, Benare and Samant hide and jump out to scare the other characters as the other characters enter, and Benare thinks it is funny that the others are scared. Explain how this contrasts the other characters’ teasing of her.
6. Because Damle missed the last train that would arrive in time for the mock trial, he will not be able to participate in the mock trial. Explain what that means for Benare and the other characters.
7. When Ponkshe wants tea, Samant informs him there is no sugar. Explain what the absence of sugar symbolizes in the play.
8. The character of “Rawte” is sick with the flu. Explain what his absence means for the other characters in the mock trial.
9. Samant enters carrying a lock and key and asks Benare if she caught her finger in the lock when he sees she is sucking on her finger. How does this foreshadow what happens later in the play?
10. Benare recites a poem she used to write on the first page of every book she had when she was a schoolgirl. Describe how the poem foreshadows what is later revealed in the play.
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
With the exception of Samant, none of the characters in the play are particularly nice to one another. Select and describe specific examples of how the Kashikars – particularly Kashikar – treat Rokde, their foster child.
Essay Topic 2
A play is in and of itself a work of art, but there are several other works of art (poems and songs) referenced in the play. Describe the role of art in the play and especially in building Benare’s character.
Essay Topic 3
It can be argued that the character of Benare is brave despite her situation. Provide specific examples illustrating the risks that Benare takes.
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