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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Act I: Pages 11-26.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Devadatta wonder if his new love will become his “disciple” (15) in?
(a) Love.
(b) Poetry.
(c) Life.
(d) Religion.

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

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

4. How does the audience know that Kapila has heard Devadatta’s story before?
(a) Because Kapila draws a picture of a woman exactly as Devadatta has described.
(b) Because Kapila silently mouths the words as Devadatta speaks.
(c) Because Kapila joins in Devadatta’s description verbatim.
(d) Because Kapila sticks his fingers in his ears and says, “Blah, blah, blah, I’ve heard this all before.”

5. Which of the heroes is described as attractive and intelligent?
(a) The Bhagavata.
(b) Devadatta.
(c) Kapila.
(d) Vidyasagara.

Short Answer Questions

1. What did Nata stop to do while on his way to the performance despite being late?

2. Which Prince’s arrival causes Hayavadan’s mother to faint?

3. What happens between Devadatta and Padmini soon after Kapila visits her?

4. What is Kapila’s first observation while he is on Pavana Veethi street?

5. What does Padmini do after Kapila tells her Devadatta is in love with her?

(see the answer key)

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