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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Act Two, pages 37-49.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Benare say the mock trial that day will be about?
(a) A man who prides himself on his book learning.
(b) Two parents who treat their foster child like a slave.
(c) A case against President Johnson for producing atomic weapons.
(d) A group of educators who bully a coworker out of jealousy.

2. In Act Two, who does Karnik say has seen Benare in a compromising situation?
(a) Ponkshe.
(b) Damle.
(c) Samant.
(d) Rokde.

3. In Act Two, who does Sukhatme call to the witness stand after Rokde?
(a) Karnik.
(b) Ponkshe.
(c) Mrs. Kashikar.
(d) Samant.

4. In Act Two, what is the reaction of most of the characters to Benare's outburst?
(a) They are upset.
(b) They are excited.
(c) They are angry.
(d) They are indifferent.

5. Who do the characters decide should play the accused?
(a) Benare.
(b) Samant.
(c) Rokde.
(d) Damle.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Ponkshe discuss in his opening remarks for the prosecution in Act Two?

2. Why does Benare say she was momentarily serious in Act Two?

3. What role do the characters argue about in Act One?

4. In Act Two, why can Benare not leave the room?

5. What does Samant think of Benare in Act Two?

(see the answer key)

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