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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. How does Kapila act when he first sees the woman Devadatta has fallen in love with?
(a) He runs away afraid.
(b) He quickly tells her about Devadatta.
(c) He stares in awe of her beauty.
(d) He is rude to her.

2. Who does the King decide Hayavadan’s mother will marry according to his story in Act I?
(a) The Prince of Araby.
(b) The Prince of Vighneshwara.
(c) The Prince of Ganesha.
(d) The Prince of Dharampura.

3. What is the name of the hero of the story introduced in Act I who is the son of Lohita, an iron-Smith?
(a) Devadatta.
(b) Nata.
(c) Ganesha.
(d) Kapila.

4. Where does the Bhagavata suggest Hayavadana go to help with his problem?
(a) Banaras.
(b) Kapila.
(c) Vighenshwara.
(d) Dharmapura.

5. How does Padmini react when Devadatta touches her shoulders after they discuss that he never goes out anymore?
(a) She pulls him close to her.
(b) She shudders.
(c) She tells him to leave her alone.
(d) She giggles.

Short Answer Questions

1. After suggesting that Devadatta stop putting on oil, what smell does Devadatta tell Padmini is what she really preferred?

2. What does Kapila tell Devadatt all the parents in the city wish when they are discussing his new romantic interest?

3. What does Devadatta purchase for their coming baby at the Ujjain fair?

4. What does Padmini do when she first sees Devadatta at Kapila’s in Act II?

5. What do Devadatta and Padmini both say about Kapila as they watch him climb the tree to get flowers for Padmini?

(see the answer key)

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