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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. When Padmini sleeps after singing a lullaby to her son, who do the dolls say she is dreaming of?
(a) Her son.
(b) Lord Rudra.
(c) Kapila.
(d) Devadatta.

2. Why does Padmini tell Devadatta he should avoid showing off his new physical prowess too much?
(a) People might suspect something.
(b) He will neglect his studies.
(c) Other women may fall in love with him.
(d) People might ask him for help too often.

3. Who tells Kapila not to grieve after Devadatta and Padmini go off together in Act II?
(a) Kali.
(b) The Bhagavata.
(c) Hayavadana.
(d) Rudra.

4. What is the first thing Padmini asks Kali when she see her in the temple after finding Devadatta and Kapila’s bodies?
(a) Which one was a better man.
(b) If they said anything about her.
(c) If she spoke to them.
(d) Why she did not stop them.

5. What do Padmini and Kapila discover when they return from their walk to the temples at the stop on the way to Ujjain?
(a) Devadatta is gone.
(b) Devadatta has fallen asleep.
(c) Devadatta is dead.
(d) Devadatta is mad at them for leaving.

6. How do Devadatta and Kapila react when they are brought back to life and learn of the mistake Padmini made?
(a) They kill Padmini.
(b) They are enraged.
(c) They tell her to leave them alone for good.
(d) They are overjoyed.

7. What does Kapila say to Devadatta before cutting off his own head?
(a) He says he will see him soon.
(b) He says he does not want to have to marry Padmini.
(c) He says he cannot be father to Devadatta’s child.
(d) He says he cannot live without him.

8. How does Padmini react when Devadatta touches her shoulders after they discuss that he never goes out anymore?
(a) She shudders.
(b) She giggles.
(c) She pulls him close to her.
(d) She tells him to leave her alone.

9. After seeking answers to their problem, who is decided to be Padmini’s husband?
(a) The one with Devadatta’s head.
(b) Neither.
(c) The one with Kapila’s head.
(d) Both.

10. What does Devadatta purchase for their coming baby at the Ujjain fair?
(a) A teddy bear.
(b) A blanket.
(c) Dolls.
(d) A rattle.

11. What does Devadatta invite The Bhagavata to in order to celebrate his son’s birth?
(a) A dance.
(b) A feast.
(c) A baby shower.
(d) A baptism.

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

13. 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 selfish.
(b) Padmini is noble.
(c) Padmini does not care enough to lie.
(d) Padmini is too foolish to lie.

14. How does Kapila react when he finds Devadatta is dead?
(a) He screams.
(b) He laughs.
(c) He tells Devadatta he is a fool.
(d) He runs away in terror.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What question does Devadatta pose at the end of Act I?

2. After Devadatta leaves to get new dolls, where does Padmini tell the child she will take him?

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

4. What does Devadatta do once he arrives at the temple, after apologizing to the goddess for forgetting the promise he made in exchange for Padmini’s love?

5. What does Padmini whisper to Kapila for him to remember before she goes home with Devadatta?

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