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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 did Devadatta do to his love interest after he saw her for the first time?
(a) Wrote her a poem and recited it to her.
(b) Asked her to marry him.
(c) Fell to his knees and cried before her.
(d) Followed her home.

2. What does Padmini say about Kapila’s cart driving while they are on their way to Ujjain?
(a) It is too slow.
(b) It is far better than Devadatta’s.
(c) It is far worse than Devadatta’s.
(d) It is too fast.

3. Why does Devadatta tell Kapila it does not matter if his love has a name?
(a) He says he has no use for names.
(b) He says he would never remember her name because her beauty would make him forget.
(c) He says she is not meant of the likes of him.
(d) He says any name would not do her beauty justice.

4. Where did Devadatta first see his new love interest?
(a) The library.
(b) The theater.
(c) The park.
(d) The market.

5. Which goddess does the Bhagavata suggest Hayavada see?
(a) Ganesha.
(b) Karnataka.
(c) Chitrakoot.
(d) Kali.

Short Answer Questions

1. What unusual physical trait is discovered when the veil is pulled from Hayavadana’s face?

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

3. Who is the author of Hayavadana?

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

5. Where does Devadatta sit when he enters the stage for the first time?

(see the answer key)

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