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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 Rokde say Damle and Benare were doing at Damle's house?
2. How does Samant initially respond to Sukhatme's line of questioning in Act Two?
3. What do the characters waste time debating at the beginning of the imaginary case?
4. In Act Two, how does Samant respond to Benare's outburst?
5. What does Sukhatme call Ponkshe in Act Two?
Short Essay Questions
1. During his testimony, Ponkshe slips out of the witness stand to talk to Karnik. What does that say about his attitude toward the proceedings?
2. 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?
3. During Rokde’s testimony, Benare calls him a “baby.” What does that say about her treatment of Rokde?
4. 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?
5. During his testimony, Samant calls Benare a “very nice lady.” What does that say about his character and his treatment of Benare?
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. In his testimony, Samant says the door to Damle’s room was locked. What does that foreshadow in the play?
8. When Ponkshe is testifying, Benare sticks her tongue out at him. What does that say about her character?
9. When Rokde is called to the witness stand, he is visibly shaking and upset. Why?
10. 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.
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
When Benare talks about her teaching, she says “people are jealous.” Do you think jealousy is a motivation for the other characters’ bullying of Benare? Explain why.
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
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.
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