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

2. To whom does Devadatta say he would sacrifice his head if he could marry his new love interest?
(a) Ganesha.
(b) The Goddess Kali.
(c) Kapila.
(d) Lord Rudra.

3. What does Devadatta tell Kapila he wishes his new love would agree to be?
(a) His partner in crime.
(b) His girlfriend.
(c) His muse.
(d) His date to the dance.

4. What is the one detail Devadatta recalls of his love interest's house?
(a) The mask of Ganesh on the porch.
(b) The door knocker shaped like a horse.
(c) He could hear music playing.
(d) The engraving of a two-headed bird.

5. 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 arms.
(b) He cuts off his feet.
(c) He cuts off his head.
(d) He cuts out his heart.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does the Bhagavata order Hayavadana to do after he finds him behind the curtain?

2. What strange thing does Padmini tell Kapila happened on her street the previous night?

3. What reason does Padmnini give to Devadatta for changing her mind about their trip to Ujjain?

4. What does the Bhagavata tell Hayavadana the goddess he suggests he see is famous for?

5. Why does Devadatta wonder if Kapila is the right person to help him find his love after Kapila has already gone?

(see the answer key)

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