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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. How long after Devadatta met his new love did he tell Kapila about her?
(a) One day.
(b) Two days.
(c) One week.
(d) One hour.

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

3. How many times does Kapila tell Devadatta he has seen him fall in love in the past two years?
(a) 150.
(b) 1.
(c) 15.
(d) 4.

4. Who is the author of Hayavadana?
(a) Girish Kapila.
(b) Bhagavata.
(c) Girish Karnad.
(d) Devadatta Kapila.

5. Which of the heroes is described as attractive and intelligent?
(a) Kapila.
(b) The Bhagavata.
(c) Devadatta.
(d) Vidyasagara.

Short Answer Questions

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

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

3. Who suggests that Nata must be drunk based on the story he tells in Act I?

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

5. What does the Bhagavata tell the audience about Padmini’s father?

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