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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. Who enters second after the Bhagavata completes his song which introduces the story?
(a) Nata.
(b) Kapila.
(c) Devadatta.
(d) Hayavadana.

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

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

4. What does Kali tell Padmini was the real reason Kapila killed himself?
(a) Because he felt terrible for killing Devadatta.
(b) Because he thought he would be accused of killing Devadatta.
(c) Because he could not live without his best friend.
(d) Because he did not want to face Padmini.

5. What is Kapila’s first observation while he is on Pavana Veethi street?
(a) The houses all the same color.
(b) All of the houses have the same engraving.
(c) The houses are very large.
(d) The houses are small.

Short Answer Questions

1. What strange thing does Padmini tell Kapila happened on her street the previous night?

2. Who tells Kapila not to grieve after Devadatta and Padmini go off together in Act II?

3. What does Padmini ask Devadatta to do when she finds the dolls torn apart?

4. What reason does Padmnini give to Devadatta for changing her mind about their trip to Ujjain?

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

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