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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. Why does Devadatta tell Kapila that he cannot just write as Kapila suggested?
(a) He says he cannot write because his hand trembles with longing.
(b) He says he has lost his pen.
(c) He says he cannot concentrate because he can only think of his love.
(d) He says he has become overwhelmed by the blank page.

2. What reason does Padmnini give to Devadatta for changing her mind about their trip to Ujjain?
(a) She felt it was the last trip they might have before their baby comes.
(b) She said she was getting stir crazy in the house.
(c) She said Kapila looked so sad she could not bear it.
(d) She said she felt Devadatta would be disappointed if they did not go.

3. After the baby has grown a little older, where does Padmini wish to take their son, but Devadatta says it is too cold?
(a) The forest.
(b) The ocean.
(c) The lake.
(d) The mountains.

4. How does Padmini notice Devadatta and Kapila’s body in the dark temple?
(a) She hears them moaning.
(b) She steps on them.
(c) She notices their shadow.
(d) She stumbles over them.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What do the dolls say about Devadatta’s hands?

2. What did Devadatta tell Padmini he did while at the Ujjain fair which surprised them both?

3. What does Kapila say he can do to help his friend find his love?

4. What does Kali tell Padmini was the real reason Kapila killed himself?

5. How does Devadatta react to Kapila when he comments that he must be thinking about a girl?

(see the answer key)

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