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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. In Act Two, why is Rokde called to the witness stand?
2. What does Samant think about the discussion about spitting out pan in Act Two?
3. In Act Two, how does Rokde say Benare reacted when she saw him?
4. How does Samant initially respond to Sukhatme's line of questioning in Act Two?
5. In Act Two, what does Samant call Benare?
Short Essay Questions
1. 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?
2. When Rokde is called to the witness stand, he is visibly shaking and upset. Why?
3. 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?
4. During his testimony, Ponkshe slips out of the witness stand to talk to Karnik. What does that say about his attitude toward the proceedings?
5. 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?
6. 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?
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. Mr. Kashikar repeatedly reprimands his wife to be quiet every time she speaks. What effect does this have on her?
9. 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?
10. When Ponkshe is testifying, Benare sticks her tongue out at him. What does that say about her character?
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
It can be argued that the character of Benare is brave despite her situation. Provide specific examples illustrating the risks that Benare takes.
Essay Topic 2
Samant’s treatment of Benare is different from that of the other characters. Select and describe specific examples of how Samant treats Benare differently from how the other characters treat her.
Essay Topic 3
Several of the characters have failed to be successful in their respective professions or in life. Sukhatme is reportedly not a very good actor, Ponkshe is called a “failed” scientist, and Mrs. Kashikar is childless. Explain how their failures may have impacted their treatment of others, especially Benare.
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