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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 happens between Devadatta and Padmini soon after Kapila visits her?
(a) They run away together.
(b) They get married.
(c) They go on a date.
(d) Devadatta loses interest in her.

2. What does Devadatta tell Kapila he wishes his new love would agree to be?
(a) His partner in crime.
(b) His date to the dance.
(c) His muse.
(d) His girlfriend.

3. How does Kapila act when he first sees the woman Devadatta has fallen in love with?
(a) He is rude to her.
(b) He quickly tells her about Devadatta.
(c) He runs away afraid.
(d) He stares in awe of her beauty.

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

5. Why does Devadatta not respond to Kapila when he begins to speak to him?
(a) He is deep in thought.
(b) He has a hearing problem.
(c) He is reading.
(d) He is writing.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does the Bhagavata say Ganesha is lord and master of in Act I?

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

3. What is Hayavadana doing when his face is exposed in Act I?

4. What does Padmini say about Kapila’s cart driving while they are on their way to Ujjain?

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

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