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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Act II: Pages 53-69.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What reason does Devadatta give Padmini for his concern over their trip to Ujjain?
(a) He tells her he worries she will run away with Kapila.
(b) He worries he will not have time to read and write.
(c) He worries they will spend too much money.
(d) He worries she should not travel while pregnant.

2. How do Devadatta and Kapila react when they are brought back to life and learn of the mistake Padmini made?
(a) They kill Padmini.
(b) They are overjoyed.
(c) They are enraged.
(d) They tell her to leave them alone for good.

3. What unusual physical trait is discovered when the veil is pulled from Hayavadana’s face?
(a) He has feathers.
(b) He has warts on his face.
(c) He has a very long nose.
(d) He has the head of a horse.

4. What was it about the child that indicated to the Bhagavata that he was Padmini’s son?
(a) The mole on his shoulder.
(b) His delicate hands.
(c) His long hair.
(d) His dark eyes.

5. After Devadatta leaves to get new dolls, where does Padmini tell the child she will take him?
(a) The Fair.
(b) Her father’s house.
(c) Kali’s temple.
(d) The forest.

Short Answer Questions

1. What strange thing do the dolls Devadatta brought from the fair do once Devadatta and Padmini leave?

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

3. Who suggests that Nata must be drunk based on the story he tells in Act I?

4. What is Devadatta carrying when he enters after Kapila and Padmnini go off to his hut?

5. Where does Kapila say he has been living after he left Dharampura?

(see the answer key)

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