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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. How does the audience know that Kapila has heard Devadatta’s story before?
(a) Because Kapila silently mouths the words as Devadatta speaks.
(b) Because Kapila joins in Devadatta’s description verbatim.
(c) Because Kapila draws a picture of a woman exactly as Devadatta has described.
(d) Because Kapila sticks his fingers in his ears and says, “Blah, blah, blah, I’ve heard this all before.”

2. Which part of Devadatta does Kapila argue Padmini wants?
(a) His clever head.
(b) His strong arms.
(c) He sense of humor.
(d) His brazenness.

3. Where does Devadatta sit when he enters the stage for the first time?
(a) The floor.
(b) The chair.
(c) He remains standing.
(d) The table.

4. What does Padmini worry people will think regarding Devadatta and Kaplia’s suicide if she returns to the city?
(a) She worries they will think the two men died accidentally.
(b) She worries they will call her a whore whom the two men fought and died for.
(c) She worries they will think Kapila and Devadatta were romantically involved.
(d) She worries they will think Kapila must be the father of her child.

5. What does Devadatta say he will do when Kapila suggests they go see the temples before going to Ujjain?
(a) He says he will lead the way.
(b) He says he will go with Kapila only.
(c) He says he will stay and watch the cart.
(d) He says he will go with Padmini only.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Devadatta wonder if his new love will become his “disciple” (15) in?

2. After suggesting that Devadatta stop putting on oil, what smell does Devadatta tell Padmini is what she really preferred?

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

4. What is the name of the flowering tree Devadatta, Padmini, and Kapila see when they stop on their way to Ujjain?

5. Who does Kapila ask to speak with when he arrives at the home of Devadatta’s love interest?

(see the answer key)

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