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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 Kali tell Padmini was the real reason Kapila killed himself?
(a) Because he felt terrible for killing Devadatta.
(b) Because he did not want to face Padmini.
(c) Because he thought he would be accused of killing Devadatta.
(d) Because he could not live without his best friend.

2. What is the Prince riding when Hayavanda’s mother sees him?
(a) A white stallion.
(b) An elephant.
(c) A black stallion.
(d) A camel.

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

4. What question does Devadatta pose at the end of Act I?
(a) Whose child is Padmini carrying?
(b) What is the solution to this problem?
(c) How can I get rid of Kapila?
(d) How can I get rid of Padmini?

5. What does Hayavadana say to Nata and the Bhagavata’s first suggestions regarding where to go to rid himself of his head?
(a) He says he has been there and tried everything.
(b) He asks them to go with him.
(c) He says he will go at once.
(d) He says he has never heard of such places.

Short Answer Questions

1. After the Princess refused to go with her husband unless he was a horse, how was she cursed?

2. Who does the Hayavadana’s mother say she is going to marry?

3. What does Kapila ask Devadatta when he sees he is not listening to him in Act I?

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

5. What event does Kapila ask Devadatta why he did not attend the night before?

(see the answer key)

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