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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

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

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

4. What does Padmini realize she is too weak to do after finding Kapila and Devadatta dead?
(a) Stab herself in the chest.
(b) Live alone.
(c) Raise a child with no husband.
(d) Cut off her own head.

5. Which part of Devadatta does Kapila argue Padmini wants?
(a) His clever head.
(b) His brazenness.
(c) He sense of humor.
(d) His strong arms.

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

7. 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 cannot live without him.
(d) He says he will see him soon.

8. 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.

9. What does Devadatta rub on his body which Padmini suggests covers up his manly scent?
(a) Jasmine oil.
(b) Sandal oil.
(c) Lavender oil.
(d) Lemongrass oil.

10. What does Kali tell Padmini was the real reason Kapila killed himself?
(a) Because he did not want to face Padmini.
(b) Because he felt terrible for killing Devadatta.
(c) Because he thought he would be accused of killing Devadatta.
(d) Because he could not live without his best friend.

11. What does the Bhagavata suggest the audience do during their ten-minute intermission?
(a) Go home.
(b) Find things to throw on the stage.
(c) Meet the actors.
(d) Have tea and contemplate a solution to the problem.

12. What did Devadatta tell Padmini he did while at the Ujjain fair which surprised them both?
(a) Climbed a tree.
(b) Saved a woman from getting mugged.
(c) Wrestled.
(d) Stole from a vendor.

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

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

15. After the baby has grown a little older, where does Padmini wish to take their son, but Devadatta says it is too cold?
(a) The ocean.
(b) The lake.
(c) The forest.
(d) The mountains.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Where does Kapila go after Devadatta and Padmini return to Dharampura?

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

4. What does Devadatta say to Padmini when she complains he never goes out anymore?

5. Who does the Bhagavata tell the audience the three friends went to for answers at the start of Act II?

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