Silence! The Court Is in Session Quiz

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Questions 1-5 of 25:

1.

What is Sukhatme’s main argument in his opening statement? (from Act Two, pages 75 - 85)

That motherhood is the truest joy in a woman's life.

That Miss Benare is an unfit teacher, and therefore an unfit mother.

That Miss Benare has killed many children.

That motherhood is a sacred responsibility.

2.

Sukhatme and Kashikar argue about legal procedures related to what practice? (from Act Two, pages 75 - 85)

Who should speak first, the prosecutor or the defender.

The use of alcohol in the courtroom.

Allowing women to testify in a trial.

The use of chewing tobacco.

3.

Why does Miss Benare want to perform a different trial that evening? (from Act One, pages 66 – 74)

She is not ready to perform in the role she has been assigned.

She does not want to perform without Professor Damle.

She does not think Samant can be ready.

They have done the one they are scheduled to do several times already.

4.

What seems to be the difference between the story Samant tells about Miss Benare, and the story Rokde tells? (from Act Three, pages 96 – 104)

Mrs. Kashikar accuses Samant of making his sotry up, and completely supports Rokde's version of events.

Samant’s story was taken from a book; Rokde’s story seems to have really happened.

Miss Benare says the one Samant told is true, and the one that Rokde told is a lie.

Rokde's story was taken from a book; Samant's story seems to have really happened.

5.

How long does Kashikar give Miss Benare to speak? (from Act Three, pages 111 - 116)

One minute.

Half an hour.

Ten seconds.

Ten minutes.

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