1. Where is Act 1 Scene 3 set?
At Madingo Golf Club, specifically in the Jungle Room.
2. Who are the main characters in this scene?
Mayor Mossi, Inspector Bembe, and Harvester.
3. Why has Mayor Mossi called the meeting?
To strategize with his allies on how to handle the growing Samaritan crisis and corruption allegations.
4. What does Inspector Bembe reveal at the start of the meeting?
That he fears for his life after reading numerous accusations against him on the Samaritan app, including corruption and extortion.
5. What accusations does Harvester face?
He is accused of abuse of office and banning the use of mobile applications.
6. Who does the Mayor believe is behind the accusations?
Hon. Basdeo, his political rival.
7. What do the newspaper headlines accuse Bembe of?
Grabbing Maracas University land to build Madingo Golf Club and belonging to the Ghetto Gang.
8. How does Mayor Mossi plan to counter the allegations?
By issuing a comprehensive press statement and organizing daily press conferences to create the illusion of normal operations.
9. Who is organizing the vote of no confidence?
Seymour, Ted, and Ramdaye.
10. What is Bembe’s suggestion to deal with the three organizers?
To have them arrested immediately.
11. Why does Harvester oppose arresting them?
He believes it would backfire and that they should plan their moves more carefully.
12. What gang does Mayor Mossi plan to use for protection?
The Red Eagle Gang, led by The Blackman.
13. What is the purpose of mobilizing the gangs?
To block the vote of no confidence and create chaos to scare opponents.
14. What role does Bembe suggest for the GhettoBoyz?
To assist the Red Eagles and provide undercover police support.
15. What plan involves Ms. Nicole?
They consider asking her to censor or edit sensitive information on the Samaritan app.
16. Why does Mossi doubt Ms. Nicole’s cooperation?
Because she has shown herself to be principled and difficult to manipulate.
17. What drastic action does Mossi suggest involving the judge?
He proposes that Justice Jaden imprison Ramdaye, Ted, and Seymour to silence them.
18. What additional idea does Harvester contribute?
To release damaging information about Basdeo and Justice Jaden if they refuse to comply.
19. What does the meeting reveal about leadership in Maracas Municipality?
It exposes the deep corruption, moral decay, and misuse of power among leaders.
20. How does the scene end?
Mayor Mossi vows to implement all the discussed strategies the following day.