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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 Samant think about the discussion about spitting out pan in Act Two?
2. Why does Ponkshe think Benare is a "bit too much" in Act Two?
3. What does Ponkshe call Benare in Act Two?
4. In Act Two, how does Karnik say he knows Benare?
5. How does Samant respond to Benare's joking in Act Two?
Short Essay Questions
1. Mr. Kashikar repeatedly reprimands his wife to be quiet every time she speaks. What effect does this have on her?
2. During his testimony, Samant calls Benare a “very nice lady.” What does that say about his character and his treatment of Benare?
3. 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?
4. 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.
5. During Samant’s testimony, Benare finally cries out with anger. Why does she become suddenly provoked?
6. When Rokde is called to the witness stand, he is visibly shaking and upset. Why?
7. 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?
8. When Ponkshe is sworn in, he places his hand on the Oxford English Dictionary. What does that symbolize in the play?
9. When Ponkshe is testifying, Benare sticks her tongue out at him. What does that say about her character?
10. During Rokde’s testimony, Benare calls him a “baby.” What does that say about her treatment of Rokde?
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
The other characters’ bullying of Benare feels personal. Provide specific examples of things Benare may have said and/or done that inspired the other characters to mistreat her.
Essay Topic 2
“Silence! The Court Is in Session!” is a play within a play: an imaginary play that is a sort of rehearsal for the mock trial scheduled to take place later. Discuss the ways in which the line between fantasy and reality is blurred throughout the play.
Essay Topic 3
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.
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