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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. What reason does Padmnini give to Devadatta for changing her mind about their trip to Ujjain?
(a) She said she was getting stir crazy in the house.
(b) She said she felt Devadatta would be disappointed if they did not go.
(c) She felt it was the last trip they might have before their baby comes.
(d) She said Kapila looked so sad she could not bear it.

2. Who enters first after the Bhagavata completes his song to introduce his story to the audience?
(a) Kapila.
(b) Hayavadana.
(c) Nata.
(d) Devadatta.

3. 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.

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

5. What is Kali in the midst of when she appears before Padmini in her temple?
(a) Getting dressed.
(b) A knitting project.
(c) A great yawn.
(d) A book.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Devadatta not respond to Kapila when he begins to speak to him?

2. What does Kapila say he can do to help his friend find his love?

3. What sole object is center stage when the play Havadana begins?

4. Who is sent to accompany Hayavadana on his journey to the mountain to see the goddess?

5. What does Kali tell Padmini both Devadatta and Kapila did “to their last breaths” (33)?

(see the answer key)

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