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 arranged marriages.

Childhood labor.

Women being barred form testifying in court.

Execution for infanticide.

2.

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)

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.

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

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

3.

The testimony of which character leads to Rokde being placed on the stand? (from Act Two, pages 85 - 95)

Mrs. Kashikar.

Miss Benare.

Karnik.

Ponkshe.

4.

Who serves as counsel for the defense? (from Act Three, pages 111 - 116)

Ponkshe.

Sukhatme.

Miss Benare.

Mrs. Kashikar.

5.

What is the reason Kashikar gives for building the mock trial around a charge of infanticide? (from Act Two, pages 75 - 85)

He wants to punish Miss Benare for rejecting his affections.

Infanticide is an issue that everyone is talking about.

Infanticide is an issue of social concern.

He wants to show his wife how dangerous it is to not be a good mother.

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