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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Act II: Pages 53-69.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Kali says that the only reason Padmini told the truth when she found the dead men and wanted to kill herself was because what?
(a) Padmini is too foolish to lie.
(b) Padmini is noble.
(c) Padmini is selfish.
(d) Padmini does not care enough to lie.

2. Where does Devadatta first sit when Kapila joins him to hear about his new love?
(a) He remains in the chair.
(b) He sits on the table.
(c) Beside Kapila on the floor.
(d) He stands before him.

3. When Padmini visits Kapila with her child, she tells him she will leave as soon as what happens?
(a) Her child learns to walk.
(b) He tells her he loves her.
(c) He agrees to marry her.
(d) Her child awakes.

4. How does Devadatta react to Kapila when he comments that he must be thinking about a girl?
(a) He ignores him.
(b) He storms away in anger.
(c) He becomes irritated.
(d) He laughs.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. How does the boy react to seeing Hayavadana laugh?

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

3. What did Nata stop to do while on his way to the performance despite being late?

4. How does Kapila react when he sees Devadatta outside his house in Act II?

5. How does Kapila feel when Devadatta calls him back so he can tell him about this new woman?

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