Quickfire Questions and Answers for Act 3 Scene 3 – The Saga from The Samaritan by John Lara. Covers key events, characters, and themes for quick revision.
1. Where is Act 3 Scene 3 set?
At the Jungle Room in Madingo Golf Club.
2. Which characters are present in this scene?
Mayor Mossi, Inspector Bembe, and Justice Ian Jaden (Ivy, Ramdaye, Basdeo, and Ted are mentioned).
3. What mood does the scene open with?
A tense and fearful mood as Bembe believes they are doomed.
4. Why is Bembe worried at the beginning of the scene?
Because of the scandal surrounding the teacher’s arrest and the failed plan to steal the school generator.
5. What charges did Bembe level against the teacher?
Disobeying authority and stealing the school generator.
6. What was the outcome of the teacher’s case?
Judge Jaden dismissed the case and set her free due to lack of evidence.
7. Who prevented the vote of no confidence meeting from taking place?
Bembe, who deployed officers to block Ramdaye and his team.
8. What major event is the opposition planning?
A massive political rally at Atobold Stadium.
9. Who suggests seeking help from Justice Jaden?
Mayor Mossi.
10. How does Jaden initially react to their request for help?
He refuses, citing his professional integrity.
11. How does Mayor Mossi try to manipulate Jaden?
By blackmailing him with his secret involvement in the Prime Orchard Farm scandal.
12. What was the purpose of Prime Orchard Farm?
To breed rats and rodents that destroyed crops, creating a need for imported grains.
13. What company did Ivy manage related to the scandal?
Vertebrate Pest Control, a subsidiary of Prime Orchard Farm.
14. What name was given to the scandal involving the rats?
The “Rodengate Affair.”
15. How were opposition leaders Ramdaye and Basdeo silenced?
Ivy bribed them with dollars and made them shareholders.
16. What finally makes Justice Jaden agree to cooperate?
Fear of exposure and the pressure from Mossi and Bembe.
17. Who are the three people Jaden is asked to help jail?
Ramdaye, Basdeo, and Ted.
18. What does Jaden do after Mossi and Bembe leave?
He reflects bitterly on how he has trapped himself in corruption.
19. List two major themes in this scene.
Political corruption and moral compromise.
20. What does the title “The Saga” suggest about the scene?
It reflects the long, complicated web of deceit and power struggles among leaders.