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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. What does Benare keep calling Rokde in Act Two?
2. In Act Two, who does Karnik say has seen Benare in a compromising situation?
3. In Act Two, how does Rokde say Benare reacted when she saw him?
4. What does Sukhatme call Ponkshe in Act Two?
5. In Act Two, who does Sukhatme call to the witness stand after Karnik?
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. During Rokde’s testimony, Benare calls him a “baby.” What does that say about her treatment of Rokde?
3. 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?
4. 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?
5. When the other characters collude to choose Benare as the accused and decide on her charge, Samant was buying cigarettes and pan for them. Explain the significance of Samant’s absence from the play at that time.
6. 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?
7. 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?
8. 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?
9. 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?
10. Benare repeatedly calls Rokde “Balu” even though he asks her not to call him that. What does that say about her character?
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
The overriding plot of the play is the bullying of the central character, Benare, by the other characters. Relate that situation to your own experience being bullied, if applicable, using specific examples.
Essay Topic 2
The Kashikars are an unusual family. Kashikar buys garlands for his wife’s hair but speaks to her and his son very abusively. Provide specific examples to examine and describe the nature of the relationship dynamics of the Kashikar family.
Essay Topic 3
Because the character of Damle is absent in the play, his character is not as defined as the others. However, his presence is still strongly felt. Write a character description of Damle based on what is known about him.
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