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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 Kapila tell Devadatt all the parents in the city wish when they are discussing his new romantic interest?
(a) That Devadatta would stay away from their daughters.
(b) That their daughters would marry someone outside the city.
(c) That their daughters could marry Devadatta.
(d) That their daughters would marry Kapila.

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 Dharampura.
(c) The Prince of Ganesha.
(d) The Prince of Vighneshwara.

3. What is Kapila wearing on his face when he first enters the stage?
(a) A horse head.
(b) A dark mask.
(c) A mask of Ganesh.
(d) A helmet.

4. In the story the Bhagavata sings, he says that two men took off what?
(a) Their heads.
(b) Their dhotis.
(c) Their shirts.
(d) Their bodies.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What does the Bhagavata ask Hayavadana when he realizes his head is actually real?

2. What do Devadatta and Padmini decide to do regarding their trip to Ujjain before Kapila shows up at their house?

3. What does Kapila say to the audience after Devadatta offers to sacrifice his arms and head to the gods?

4. How does the audience know that Kapila has heard Devadatta’s story before?

5. What does Devadatta say the woman he falls in love with became “in one appearance” (14)?

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