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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. How does Benare describe Samant's character in Act One?
2. Why does Rokde say Rawte is missing, too, in Act One?
3. What does Benare offer to do for the others in Act One?
4. What does Benare lie about, in Act One?
5. What is Benare's response when Sukhatme sarcastically compliments her singing?
Short Essay Questions
1. When Benare states that she often plays games with the children at school, explain how this contradicts her earlier statements about her teaching.
2. For the mock charge in the imaginary play, the other characters choose the crime of “infanticide.” Explain how that foreshadows what happens later in the play.
3. When Ponkshe wants tea, Samant informs him there is no sugar. Explain what the absence of sugar symbolizes in the play.
4. 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.
5. When Sukhatme teases Benare about her “husband,” what is her response and why?
6. Mrs. Kashikar has a garland that her husband bought her but says she forgot to buy one for Benare. What does the garland symbolize?
7. Samant almost believes that the real President Johnson will be present for the mock trial. Explain what that demonstrates about his character.
8. In the opening scene, Benare sings a song in English about a “sweetheart” who “likes my looks” and “wants to marry me.” More than an innocent children’s song, the song may provide insights into Benare’s character and situation. Explain how the song foreshadows what is revealed about Benare later in the play.
9. 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.
10. In the opening scene, Benare is flirting with Samant. Provide specific examples of how Benare lets Samant know she likes him.
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
It can be said that bullying is an attempt by the powerless to dominate the powerful. Power dynamics are prevalent throughout the play. Describe the power dynamics in terms of who feels powerless and who tries to dominate, or obtain power, over whom and why.
Essay Topic 2
One of the reasons the other characters bully Leele Benare is that she is a free spirit. Select and describe specific examples of Benare’s character that indicate that she is a free spirit.
Essay Topic 3
Much is said in the play about mothers and mothering, but with differing definitions. Discuss how motherhood is defined from different characters’ points of view.
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