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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. Who does the King decide Hayavadan’s mother will marry according to his story in Act I?
(a) The Prince of Dharampura.
(b) The Prince of Vighneshwara.
(c) The Prince of Araby.
(d) The Prince of Ganesha.

2. 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?
(a) He cuts off his feet.
(b) He cuts off his head.
(c) He cuts out his heart.
(d) He cuts off his arms.

3. What do Devadatta and Padmini decide to do regarding their trip to Ujjain before Kapila shows up at their house?
(a) Cancel the trip.
(b) Padmini with stay home and Devadatta and Kapila will go.
(c) Go to Ujjain before Kapila gets to their house.
(d) Extend the trip.

4. What strange thing does Padmini tell Kapila happened on her street the previous night?
(a) An unusual parade came through.
(b) There was an earthquake.
(c) A man stood outside her house for two hours.
(d) Someone knocked on everyone’s door and ran off before they answered.

5. How does Kapila act when he first sees the woman Devadatta has fallen in love with?
(a) He stares in awe of her beauty.
(b) He is rude to her.
(c) He runs away afraid.
(d) He quickly tells her about Devadatta.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Who sits at the table with the musicians stage right at the start of Hayavadana?

3. After Hayavadana leaves to see the goddess, the Bhagavata begins his story about two friend who forgot themselves after seeing whom?

4. What does Padmini worry people will think regarding Devadatta and Kaplia’s suicide if she returns to the city?

5. How does Devadatta react to Kapila when he comments that he must be thinking about a girl?

(see the answer key)

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