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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 say to the audience after Devadatta offers to sacrifice his arms and head to the gods?
(a) He says his friend has gone mad.
(b) He says this must be serious, for Devadatta has not behaved this way before.
(c) He apologizes for Devadatta’s insanity.
(d) He apologizes for the gruesome content of his friend’s speech.

2. What was the girl bathed in in the song the Bhagavata sings to introduce the story of Devadatta and Kapila?
(a) Flowers.
(b) A waterfall.
(c) Blood.
(d) Perfume.

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

4. What does the Bhagavata say Ganesha is lord and master of in Act I?
(a) Beauty and Perfection.
(b) Success and Perseverance.
(c) Hope and Beauty.
(d) Success and Perfection.

5. What is the Prince riding when Hayavanda’s mother sees him?
(a) A black stallion.
(b) An elephant.
(c) A camel.
(d) A white stallion.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where does Nata suggest Hayavadana go to rid himself of his head?

2. What does Kapila tell Devadatta that he taught him about to try to calm Devadatta?

3. As Devadatta is explaining to Kapila why they are not going to Ujjain, what does Padmini come in saying that surprises them both?

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

5. Why does Devadatta tell Kapila that he cannot just write as Kapila suggested?

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