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

2. Who is the author of Hayavadana?
(a) Girish Kapila.
(b) Girish Karnad.
(c) Devadatta Kapila.
(d) Bhagavata.

3. As Devadatta is explaining to Kapila why they are not going to Ujjain, what does Padmini come in saying that surprises them both?
(a) Padmini tells them to go out and have fun.
(b) Padmini says they should be heading out for their trip.
(c) Padmini yells that Kapila should get out.
(d) Padmini tells Kapila they want to go on the trip without him.

4. Who enters second after the Bhagavata completes his song which introduces the story?
(a) Devadatta.
(b) Nata.
(c) Hayavadana.
(d) Kapila.

5. Who enters first after the Bhagavata completes his song to introduce his story to the audience?
(a) Hayavadana.
(b) Kapila.
(c) Nata.
(d) Devadatta.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Devadatta tell Kapila he wishes his new love would agree to be?

2. How does Kapila act when he first sees the woman Devadatta has fallen in love with?

3. In what city does the Bhagavata begin his story?

4. Which of the heroes is described as attractive and intelligent?

5. What does the Bhagavata call the actor who frantically runs on stage in Act I?

(see the answer key)

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