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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 ask Devadatta when he sees he is not listening to him in Act I?
(a) What girl is on his mind now.
(b) If he can hear him.
(c) If he can stop reading and listen.
(d) If he is mad at Kapila.

2. What is the one detail Devadatta recalls of his love interest's house?
(a) He could hear music playing.
(b) The mask of Ganesh on the porch.
(c) The door knocker shaped like a horse.
(d) The engraving of a two-headed bird.

3. Who is exposed behind the curtain when Nata runs back on stage yelling “It’s coming!” (2)?
(a) Devadatta.
(b) Ganesha.
(c) Hayavadana.
(d) Kapila.

4. What did Nata stop to do while on his way to the performance despite being late?
(a) Buy a new dhoti.
(b) Urinate.
(c) Get dinner.
(d) Buy a book.

5. What does Kapila say to the audience to indicate Devadatta may feel differently about his new love than the previous 15?
(a) “How unusual.”
(b) “This is new.”
(c) “Haven’t heard that one before.”
(d) “First time for everything.”

Short Answer Questions

1. What strange thing does Padmini tell Kapila happened on her street the previous night?

2. What does the Bhagavata call the actor who frantically runs on stage in Act I?

3. What mask is placed on the chair in the opening scene of Act I in Hayavadana?

4. Which goddess does the Bhagavata suggest Hayavada see?

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

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