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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who does Devadatta first tell about the birth of his son?
(a) His father.
(b) Padmini’s father.
(c) The dolls.
(d) Kapila.

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

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

4. When Devadatta moves the doll to look for a book, what does the doll tell the other doll about his hands?
(a) They are rough like a laborer’s.
(b) They are beautiful.
(c) They are clumsy.
(d) They are soft like a young girl’s.

5. What does Devadatta say he will do when Kapila suggests they go see the temples before going to Ujjain?
(a) He says he will lead the way.
(b) He says he will go with Padmini only.
(c) He says he will stay and watch the cart.
(d) He says he will go with Kapila only.

6. Where does Devadatta climb to after Kapila and Padmini have gone of to the temples together?
(a) The temple of the Fortunate Lady.
(b) The temple of Kali.
(c) The temple of Lord Rudra.
(d) The Temple of Bhagavata.

7. 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 does not care enough to lie.
(d) Padmini is selfish.

8. What does Devadatta ask Lord Rudra to do after Kapila and Padmini head off to the temples together?
(a) He asks Lord Rudra to make Padmini love him again.
(b) He asks Lord Rudra to bless them both.
(c) He asks Lord Rudra to save his marriage.
(d) He asks Lord Rudra to curse them both.

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

10. What is noticeable about the goddess Kali’s hands when she appears after Padmini attempts to kill herself?
(a) They are very large.
(b) The palms are blood red.
(c) They are very small.
(d) They are cut up.

11. What strange thing do the dolls Devadatta brought from the fair do once Devadatta and Padmini leave?
(a) They run away.
(b) They dance.
(c) They talk.
(d) They sing.

12. What does Kali tell Padmini both Devadatta and Kapila did “to their last breaths” (33)?
(a) Lied.
(b) Prayed.
(c) Fought.
(d) Loved her.

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

14. When Kapila and Padmini return from the temples, what sign does Kapila notice that tells him the direction Devadatta has gone?
(a) Devadatta left flower petals along his path.
(b) Devadatta took the cart and it left wheel tracks.
(c) The oxen from the cart hoof prints.
(d) Devadatta’s footprints.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Devadatta purchase for their coming baby at the Ujjain fair?

2. What does Devadatta rub on his body which Padmini suggests covers up his manly scent?

3. What does Padmini ask Devadatta to do when she finds the dolls torn apart?

4. What does Padmini realize she is too weak to do after finding Kapila and Devadatta dead?

5. How does Kapila react when he finds Devadatta is dead?

(see the answer keys)

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