Setting
Madingo Golf Club, on a Thursday late afternoon.
Characters Present:
Hon. Ramdaye, Hon. Basdeo, Hon. Seymour, and Ted.
🔥 Quickfire Questions and Answers
1. Where is Act 2 Scene 3 of The Samaritan set?
➡ Madingo Golf Club.
2. On which day does the scene take place?
➡ On a Thursday late afternoon.
3. Who are the characters present in this scene?
➡ Hon. Ramdaye, Hon. Basdeo, Hon. Seymour, and Ted.
4. What is the main agenda of the meeting?
➡ To plan a political strategy to win councillors and aldermen over to their side.
5. Who asks Ted whether he had talked to councillors and aldermen?
➡ Hon. Seymour.
6. How does Ted respond to Seymour’s question?
➡ He says he had been on the phone all night trying, but discovered there were four categories of people.
7. What are the four categories Ted identifies?
➡ Political entrepreneurs, fence-sitters, headless types, and independent-minded members.
8. Who are described as “fence-sitters”?
➡ Those who are indecisive and wait to see who gains the upper hand before choosing sides.
9. What does Ted mean by “headless types”?
➡ People who lack direction or independent thought, easily influenced by others.
10. Who are the “political entrepreneurs”?
➡ Opportunists who support whoever offers them personal gain.
11. What defines the “independent-minded members”?
➡ Those who make decisions based on principles rather than bribes or favors.
12. Why do the politicians want Basdeo involved?
➡ Because he is experienced, manipulative, and knows how to win political support.
13. What position is Basdeo promised if Seymour becomes mayor?
➡ He is promised an influential position or reward in the new administration.
14. According to Basdeo, what is the key to success in politics?
➡ Controlling public opinion and using propaganda effectively.
15. What false story does Basdeo suggest they spread about Mayor Mosi?
➡ That Mayor Mosi is corrupt and has secret dealings with foreign investors.
16. How does Ted react to Basdeo’s propaganda ideas?
➡ He is hesitant at first but eventually agrees to support the strategy.
17. What myth does Basdeo create to link the Indos and Orientals?
➡ He claims they share the same ancestry, hoping to unite them politically.
18. What day is proposed for their political rally?
➡ The following Sunday.
19. Why does Ramdaye warn them not to underestimate Mayor Mosi?
➡ Because Mosi is experienced, popular, and has strong grassroots support.
20. How does the scene end?
➡ The men finalize their plans and agree to execute their political strategy with caution.