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

2. What does Padmini say about Kapila’s cart driving while they are on their way to Ujjain?
(a) It is too slow.
(b) It is far worse than Devadatta’s.
(c) It is far better than Devadatta’s.
(d) It is too fast.

3. What does the Bhagavata tell the audience about Padmini’s father?
(a) He is poor.
(b) He is a tyrant.
(c) He died long ago.
(d) He is the leading merchant of Dharampura.

4. What is the name of the flowering tree Devadatta, Padmini, and Kapila see when they stop on their way to Ujjain?
(a) The Fortunate Lady’s Flower.
(b) The Breathtaking Beauty’s Banyan.
(c) The Sacred Lady’s Fig.
(d) The Weeping Wive’s Willow.

5. Why does Kapila find Devadatta’s lack of confidence unbelievable when it comes to his chances with his new love?
(a) Because Devadatta is so intelligent and handsome.
(b) Because Devadatta is typically stoic about these matters.
(c) Because Devadatta’s family is so wealthy.
(d) Because Devadatta is typically arrogant.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What is the name of the hero of the story introduced in Act I who is the son of Lohita, an iron-Smith?

3. What does Kapila say he can do to help his friend find his love?

4. Who answers the door when Kapila knocks at the house on Pavana Veethi street?

5. Where does Devadatta sit when he enters the stage for the first time?

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