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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, how does Karnik define a mother?
2. How does Samant respond to Benare's joking in Act Two?
3. In Act Two, how does Rokde say Benare reacted when she saw him?
4. What does Benare keep calling Rokde in Act Two?
5. In Act Two, what does Samant say he and Benare talked about when they were alone together?
Short Essay Questions
1. 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?
2. In his testimony, Samant says the door to Damle’s room was locked. What does that foreshadow in the play?
3. Both Sukhatme and Kashikar open the play by extolling the virtues of motherhood. How does that foreshadow what is revealed later in the play?
4. When Rokde is called to the witness stand, he is visibly shaking and upset. Why?
5. When Ponkshe is testifying, Benare sticks her tongue out at him. What does that say about her character?
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 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. Mr. Kashikar repeatedly reprimands his wife to be quiet every time she speaks. What effect does this have on her?
9. During his testimony, Ponkshe slips out of the witness stand to talk to Karnik. What does that say about his attitude toward the proceedings?
10. During Samant’s testimony, Benare finally cries out with anger. Why does she become suddenly provoked?
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
Many of the characters speak repeatedly about the difference between right and wrong, morality, and social responsibility. One of them is a social worker, and another is a lawyer. However, they treat Benare – and one another – with a lack of compassion and empathy. Explore the disconnect between the characters’ public views on morality and their private practice of how they treat other people.
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 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.
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