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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How does Karnik respond to Sukhatme's questions in Act Two?
(a) He leaves the witness box.
(b) He is evasive.
(c) He gets angry.
(d) He is direct.

2. In Act Two, why can Samant not tell what happened after Damle's "terrifying laugh"?
(a) Benare has left the room.
(b) He cannot find the page.
(c) Sukhatme interrupts him.
(d) Kashikar reprimands him.

3. In Act Two, what does Samant say he and Benare talked about when they were alone together?
(a) A novel.
(b) Their chilhoods.
(c) Pan.
(d) Hypnotism.

4. In Act Two, what do the characters discuss in a digression?
(a) Sleeping habits.
(b) Cleaning rituals.
(c) Cooking recipes.
(d) Exercise routines.

5. In Act Two, what does Benare says she is going to do instead of participating in the imaginary case?
(a) Go for a walk.
(b) Recite a poem.
(c) Sing a song.
(d) Tell a story.

Short Answer Questions

1. In Act Two, who else does Benare say she has been alone with?

2. In Act Two, what is the reaction of most of the characters to Benare's outburst?

3. In Act Two, what does Samant say Damle did at Damle's door?

4. On what book does Ponkshe swear in Act Two?

5. What does Kashikar have a habit of doing during the mock trial?

Short Essay Questions

1. When Rokde is called to the witness stand, he is visibly shaking and upset. Why?

2. The tone of the play shifts from light-hearted joking to vicious bullying of Benare that leaves her devastated. What scene can be said to be the turning point in the play?

3. In his testimony, Samant says the door to Damle’s room was locked. What does that foreshadow in the play?

4. Samant says he heard a woman crying from inside Damle’s room but surmised it was not a member of Damle’s family. How did he know the woman was not a member of Damle’s family?

5. During his testimony, Karnik defines a mother as only one who gives birth to a child. What does that say about his character and treatment of Benare?

6. During his testimony, Ponkshe slips out of the witness stand to talk to Karnik. What does that say about his attitude toward the proceedings?

7. During Samant’s testimony, Benare finally cries out with anger. Why does she become suddenly provoked?

8. During his testimony, Samant calls Benare a “very nice lady.” What does that say about his character and his treatment of Benare?

9. During his testimony, when Karnik asks if Sukhatme is referring to the trial or real life, Sukhatme responds, “in real life.” What is the significance of Sukhatme’s answer?

10. 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?

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