Print
Word
PDF
|
| Name: _________________________ | Period: ___________________ |
This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.
Short Answer Questions
1. How long do the characters decide it takes to spit out pan in Act Two?
2. On what book does Ponkshe swear in Act Two?
3. In Act Two, what does Samant say he and Benare talked about when they were alone together?
4. In Act Two, who does Sukhatme call to the witness stand after Karnik?
5. What does Sukhatme call Ponkshe in Act Two?
Short Essay Questions
1. 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?
2. 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?
3. 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?
4. 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?
5. At the beginning of his testimony, Samant does not understand Sukhatme’s line of questioning. What does that say about Samant’s character and his relationship to the proceedings?
6. When Rokde is called to the witness stand, he is visibly shaking and upset. Why?
7. Mr. Kashikar repeatedly reprimands his wife to be quiet every time she speaks. What effect does this have on her?
8. 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?
9. Both Sukhatme and Kashikar open the play by extolling the virtues of motherhood. How does that foreshadow what is revealed later in the play?
10. In his testimony, Samant says the door to Damle’s room was locked. What does that foreshadow in the play?
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
Traditionally, lawyer for the prosecution and defense attorney are two separate roles. However, in the imaginary play, Sukhatme plays both roles. Discuss how this choice on the part of the author impacts the development of the narrative.
Essay Topic 2
One could argue that Benare has a contradictory character. Select and describe ways with specific examples in which Benare is hypocritical or contradicts herself. Discuss whether or not her conflicting nature justifies the other characters’ bullying of her.
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.
|
This section contains 684 words (approx. 3 pages at 300 words per page) |
|
