Silence! The Court Is in Session Quiz

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Questions 1-5 of 25:

1.

What law does Kashikar suggest should be revived? (from Act Three, pages 96 – 104)

Childhood labor.

Execution for infanticide.

Childhood arranged marriages.

Women being barred form testifying in court.

2.

What is Karnik’s profession? (from Act One, pages 55 – 66)

Scientist.

University professor.

Lawyer.

Actor.

3.

What seems to have been the reason that Miss Benare tried to commit suicide? (from Act Three, pages 104 – 111)

She has been told she is not going to be continuing as a teacher.

She was in love with her uncle, and was afraid of not being loved in return.

She was in love with Professor Damle, and was afraid of not being loved in return.

She did not get the part she wanted in the high school play.

4.

What does Miss Benare say is the only reason she wants to live? (from Act Three, pages 116 – 121)

To make sure her baby has a good life.

To get even with Sukhatme for prosecuting her.

To punish Professor Damle for hurting her.

To make sure Professor Damle has a good life.

5.

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)

Rokde's story was taken from a book; Samant'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.

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

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

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