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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 Kapila.
(c) That their daughters could marry Devadatta.
(d) That their daughters would marry someone outside the city.

2. 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 says they should be heading out for their trip.
(b) Padmini tells Kapila they want to go on the trip without him.
(c) Padmini tells them to go out and have fun.
(d) Padmini yells that Kapila should get out.

3. Why does Devadatta not respond to Kapila when he begins to speak to him?
(a) He is writing.
(b) He is deep in thought.
(c) He has a hearing problem.
(d) He is reading.

4. What strange thing does Padmini tell Kapila happened on her street the previous night?
(a) A man stood outside her house for two hours.
(b) Someone knocked on everyone’s door and ran off before they answered.
(c) There was an earthquake.
(d) An unusual parade came through.

5. How long after Devadatta met his new love did he tell Kapila about her?
(a) One hour.
(b) One day.
(c) Two days.
(d) One week.

Short Answer Questions

1. On what mountain is the goddess the Bhagavata urges Hayavadana go see for help with his head?

2. What off-stage noise interrupts the Bhagavata’s story in Act I?

3. As they prepare for their trip to Ujjain, what does Devadatta tell Padmini she will do as soon as Kapila arrives?

4. Why does Kapila find Devadatta’s lack of confidence unbelievable when it comes to his chances with his new love?

5. After getting the flowers from the tree they saw on their way to Ujjain, what does Kapila tell Padmini the colors on the flowers represent?

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