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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, what does Samant say Damle did at Damle's door?
2. In Act Two, why does Samant get the dictionary himself?
3. How long do the characters decide it takes to spit out pan in Act Two?
4. How does Samant respond to Benare's joking in Act Two?
5. In Act Two, why can Samant not tell what happened after Damle's "terrifying laugh"?
Short Essay Questions
1. During his testimony, Samant calls Benare a “very nice lady.” What does that say about his character and his treatment of Benare?
2. During Rokde’s testimony, Kashikar calls him a “buffoon.” What does that say about Kashikar’s treatment of Rokde?
3. During Rokde’s testimony, Benare calls him a “baby.” What does that say about her treatment of Rokde?
4. 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?
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. 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?
7. 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?
8. 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?
9. When Ponkshe is sworn in, he places his hand on the Oxford English Dictionary. What does that symbolize in the play?
10. 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?
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
The character of Samant is one of the only characters who is remotely kind to Benare. Provide specific examples to examine and describe the nature of the relationship dynamics between Samant and Benare.
Essay Topic 3
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.
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