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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

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

3. After suggesting that Devadatta stop putting on oil, what smell does Devadatta tell Padmini is what she really preferred?
(a) The smell of oxen.
(b) The celestial smell of the gods.
(c) The sweaty smell of Kapila.
(d) The disgusting, unwashed smell of a laborer.

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

5. 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 tells him to leave her alone.
(d) She pulls him close to her.

6. 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 clumsy.
(c) They are beautiful.
(d) They are soft like a young girl’s.

7. What question does Devadatta pose at the end of Act I?
(a) What is the solution to this problem?
(b) Whose child is Padmini carrying?
(c) How can I get rid of Kapila?
(d) How can I get rid of Padmini?

8. What does Doll II point out about Devadatta’s stomach after he moved them to look for a book?
(a) It is slender.
(b) It is tight.
(c) It is gigantic.
(d) It has become loose.

9. After being brought back to life, what does Kapila say Padmini must do, which ends their jovial walk home?
(a) She must find someone to trade bodies with.
(b) She must give her child to him once he is born.
(c) She must live with both of them.
(d) She must come home with him because she is his wife.

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

11. Where does Devadatta suggest he and Padmini go when he returns from the fair?
(a) To the gymnasium.
(b) To the temple.
(c) Back to Ujjain.
(d) On a picnic.

12. Which part of Kapila does Kapila argue Padmini wants?
(a) His clever head.
(b) His delicate hands.
(c) His gentle nature.
(d) His strong body.

13. 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.

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

15. What does Padmini whisper to Kapila for him to remember before she goes home with Devadatta?
(a) That she hopes to never see him again.
(b) That she is leaving with his body.
(c) That it is really him she loves.
(d) That she will dump Devadatta and come find him.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What temples does Kapila point out while they are stopped on the way to Ujjain, which peaks Devadatta’s interest?

3. Why does Padmini tell Devadatta he should avoid showing off his new physical prowess too much?

4. After Devadatta asks Padmini to prepare lime juice for his guests, whose mother does she tell him died?

5. After the baby has grown a little older, where does Padmini wish to take their son, but Devadatta says it is too cold?

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