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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 does Devadatta react to Kapila when he comments that he must be thinking about a girl?
(a) He laughs.
(b) He storms away in anger.
(c) He becomes irritated.
(d) He ignores him.

2. What does Devadatta say the woman he falls in love with became “in one appearance” (14)?
(a) His obsession.
(b) The light of his life.
(c) A goddess.
(d) His guru in poetry.

3. What event does Kapila ask Devadatta why he did not attend the night before?
(a) A poetry reading.
(b) A concert.
(c) A dance performance.
(d) A wrestling match.

4. What does the female chorus sing about after the Bhagavata introduces the story?
(a) A beautiful girl who destroyed two men.
(b) Two friends who lost their heads.
(c) Two men who acted like fools over a girl.
(d) Why love should be tied down to just one.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. In what city does the Bhagavata begin his story?

2. What is Kapila wearing on his face when he first enters the stage?

3. As Devadatta is explaining to Kapila why they are not going to Ujjain, what does Padmini come in saying that surprises them both?

4. Where does Devadatta first sit when Kapila joins him to hear about his new love?

5. As they prepare for their trip to Ujjain, what does Devadatta tell Padmini she will do as soon as Kapila arrives?

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