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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 is Hayavadana doing when his face is exposed in Act I?
(a) Sleeping.
(b) Laughing.
(c) Singing.
(d) Crying.

2. What off-stage noise interrupts the Bhagavata’s story in Act I?
(a) Laughter.
(b) A scream.
(c) Clapping.
(d) They musicians setting up.

3. Which of the heroes is lauded for his physical prowess?
(a) Kapila.
(b) Devadatta.
(c) The Bhagavata.
(d) Nata.

4. Where does Devadatta sit when he enters the stage for the first time?
(a) The chair.
(b) The table.
(c) He remains standing.
(d) The floor.

5. What does the Bhagavata ask Hayavadana when he realizes his head is actually real?
(a) He asks him to leave at once.
(b) He asks if he is a god.
(c) He asks what kind of monster he is.
(d) He asks what rishi cursed him.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Who does Kapila ask to speak with when he arrives at the home of Devadatta’s love interest?

3. After Padmini goes inside her house, what does Kapila say she needs, rather than someone like Devadatta?

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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