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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Act II: Pages 40-52.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. When Kapila and Padmini return from the temples, what sign does Kapila notice that tells him the direction Devadatta has gone?
(a) Devadatta left flower petals along his path.
(b) Devadatta’s footprints.
(c) The oxen from the cart hoof prints.
(d) Devadatta took the cart and it left wheel tracks.

2. What does Devadatta ask Lord Rudra to do after Kapila and Padmini head off to the temples together?
(a) He asks Lord Rudra to curse them both.
(b) He asks Lord Rudra to make Padmini love him again.
(c) He asks Lord Rudra to bless them both.
(d) He asks Lord Rudra to save his marriage.

3. As they prepare for their trip to Ujjain, what does Devadatta tell Padmini she will do as soon as Kapila arrives?
(a) Annoy Kapila.
(b) Act rude to Kapila.
(c) Ignore Kapila.
(d) Drool over Kapila.

4. What do Devadatta and Padmini both say about Kapila as they watch him climb the tree to get flowers for Padmini?
(a) That no woman can resist his body.
(b) That they are glad he has left them alone at last.
(c) That he is foolish to try to impress a married woman.
(d) That he is too delicate to climb a tree so big.

5. After getting the flowers from the tree they saw on their way to Ujjain, what does Kapila tell Padmini the colors on the flowers represent?
(a) Fertility.
(b) The colors worn at funerals.
(c) The marks of marriage a woman puts on.
(d) Strength.

Short Answer Questions

1. What strange thing do the dolls Devadatta brought from the fair do once Devadatta and Padmini leave?

2. What reason does Devadatta give Padmini for his concern over their trip to Ujjain?

3. What does Devadatta say the woman he falls in love with became “in one appearance” (14)?

4. What is Kapila’s first observation while he is on Pavana Veethi street?

5. Why does Devadatta not respond to Kapila when he begins to speak to him?

(see the answer key)

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