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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 the female chorus sing about after the Bhagavata introduces the story?
(a) A beautiful girl who destroyed two men.
(b) Two friends who lost their heads.
(c) Two men who acted like fools over a girl.
(d) Why love should be tied down to just one.

2. What does Kapila say he can do to help his friend find his love?
(a) He can call the authorities to track her down.
(b) He can write her a letter.
(c) He can ask some friends if they know her.
(d) He can find her house and find out who she is.

3. To whom does Devadatta say he would sacrifice his head if he could marry his new love interest?
(a) The Goddess Kali.
(b) Ganesha.
(c) Kapila.
(d) Lord Rudra.

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

5. Who enters first after the Bhagavata completes his song to introduce his story to the audience?
(a) Hayavadana.
(b) Kapila.
(c) Devadatta.
(d) Nata.

Short Answer Questions

1. Which of the heroes is lauded for his physical prowess?

2. Who was Hayavadana’s mother?

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

4. Why does Devadatta not respond to Kapila when he begins to speak to him?

5. Who did the Princess and her husband leave behind?

(see the answer key)

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