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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Act II: Pages 53-69.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Padmini say about Kapila’s cart driving while they are on their way to Ujjain?
(a) It is far better than Devadatta’s.
(b) It is too slow.
(c) It is too fast.
(d) It is far worse than Devadatta’s.

2. What does Padmini hand the Bhagavata before she dies in Act II?
(a) A baby blanket.
(b) A dhoti for her son.
(c) Her jewelry.
(d) The dolls.

3. What do Kapila and Devadatta agree is the only thing they can do to solve their problem?
(a) Kill Padmini.
(b) Kill each other.
(c) Pray to Lord Rudra.
(d) Ask the Goddess Kali for help.

4. What is Kapila wearing on his face when he first enters the stage?
(a) A mask of Ganesh.
(b) A dark mask.
(c) A helmet.
(d) A horse head.

5. What does the girl hold up high in the song the Bhagavata sings in Act I?
(a) The men’s hands.
(b) The men’s dhotis.
(c) Laughing heads.
(d) The men’s shirts.

Short Answer Questions

1. Which of the heroes is described as attractive and intelligent?

2. Who comes out at the end of Act I and repeats Devadatta’s question?

3. How long after Devadatta met his new love did he tell Kapila about her?

4. What temples does Kapila point out while they are stopped on the way to Ujjain, which peaks Devadatta’s interest?

5. What is noticeable about the goddess Kali’s hands when she appears after Padmini attempts to kill herself?

(see the answer key)

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