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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Act II: Pages 27-39.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Kapila tell Devadatta that he taught him about to try to calm Devadatta?
(a) Mathematics.
(b) Poetry and literature.
(c) Geography.
(d) History.

2. What does Padmini do after Kapila tells her Devadatta is in love with her?
(a) She says she has no interest in love.
(b) She hugs Kapila and tells him she loves him.
(c) She slams the door in his face.
(d) She runs off and calls to her mother.

3. Why does Devadatta not respond to Kapila when he begins to speak to him?
(a) He is reading.
(b) He is deep in thought.
(c) He has a hearing problem.
(d) He is writing.

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

5. What temples does Kapila point out while they are stopped on the way to Ujjain, which peaks Devadatta’s interest?
(a) The temples of Ganesha and Kali.
(b) The temples of Bhargavi and Rudra
(c) The temples of Ganesha and Rudra.
(d) The temples of Kali and Rudra.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Where does Devadatta climb to after Kapila and Padmini have gone of to the temples together?

3. In what city does the Bhagavata begin his story?

4. What does Kapila say to the audience to indicate Devadatta may feel differently about his new love than the previous 15?

5. What mistake does Padmini make just before Kali brings the men back to life?

(see the answer key)

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