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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. Where does Devadatta say he must “stand and do penance” (14)?
(a) Pavana Veethi.
(b) Pavana Rudra.
(c) Pavana Kali.
(d) Pavana Vishti.

2. Who does Hayavadana ask for help to rid himself of his head?
(a) The Princess.
(b) The Bhagavata.
(c) Devadatta.
(d) Nata.

3. What does the Bhagavata say Ganesha is lord and master of in Act I?
(a) Success and Perseverance.
(b) Beauty and Perfection.
(c) Hope and Beauty.
(d) Success and Perfection.

4. Where does Devadatta sit when he enters the stage for the first time?
(a) He remains standing.
(b) The table.
(c) The floor.
(d) The chair.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the name of the hero of the story introduced in Act I who is the son of Lohita, an iron-Smith?

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

3. After Padmini goes inside her house, what does Kapila say she needs, rather than someone like Devadatta?

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

5. What is the one detail Devadatta recalls of his love interest's house?

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