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

2. What sole object is center stage when the play Havadana begins?
(a) A sword.
(b) A helmet.
(c) A book.
(d) A chair.

3. Why does Devadatta tell Kapila that he cannot just write as Kapila suggested?
(a) He says he cannot concentrate because he can only think of his love.
(b) He says he has lost his pen.
(c) He says he has become overwhelmed by the blank page.
(d) He says he cannot write because his hand trembles with longing.

4. What does Devadatta wonder if his new love will become his “disciple” (15) in?
(a) Love.
(b) Religion.
(c) Poetry.
(d) Life.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Who comes out at the end of Act I and repeats Devadatta’s question?

2. What did Nata stop to do while on his way to the performance despite being late?

3. What does Devadatta say he will do when Kapila suggests they go see the temples before going to Ujjain?

4. Who does Kapila ask to speak with when he arrives at the home of Devadatta’s love interest?

5. What does Kali tell Padmini was the real reason Kapila killed himself?

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