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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. Whose solution does the Bhagavata wonder would satisfy the audience at the start of Act II?
(a) King Vikrama.
(b) The Goddess Kali.
(c) The Lord Rudra.
(d) King Vetala.

2. What does Padmini ask Devadatta to do when she finds the dolls torn apart?
(a) Put them on the shelf and hope their son will not notice.
(b) Throw them away.
(c) Find someone who will fix them.
(d) Go to Ujjain to get new dolls.

3. What do the dolls say about Devadatta’s hands?
(a) They are rough like a laborer’s.
(b) They are too big.
(c) They are gentle.
(d) They are very small.

4. 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) The marks of marriage a woman puts on.
(b) The colors worn at funerals.
(c) Fertility.
(d) Strength.

5. What is Kali in the midst of when she appears before Padmini in her temple?
(a) A book.
(b) A knitting project.
(c) A great yawn.
(d) Getting dressed.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Where does Devadatta suggest he and Padmini go when he returns from the fair?

3. What does Devadatta say his true role is when Padmini complains he never goes out anymore?

4. What does Devadatta invite The Bhagavata to in order to celebrate his son’s birth?

5. What is the one detail Devadatta recalls of his love interest's house?

(see the answer key)

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