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

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

3. Why does Devadatta tell Kapila that he cannot just write as Kapila suggested?
(a) He says he has become overwhelmed by the blank page.
(b) He says he has lost his pen.
(c) He says he cannot write because his hand trembles with longing.
(d) He says he cannot concentrate because he can only think of his love.

4. What does Kapila tell Devadatt all the parents in the city wish when they are discussing his new romantic interest?
(a) That their daughters would marry Kapila.
(b) That Devadatta would stay away from their daughters.
(c) That their daughters would marry someone outside the city.
(d) That their daughters could marry Devadatta.

5. 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 better than Devadatta’s.
(c) It is too fast.
(d) It is far worse than Devadatta’s.

Short Answer Questions

1. What did Nata stop to do while on his way to the performance despite being late?

2. What does Kapila say to the audience after Devadatta offers to sacrifice his arms and head to the gods?

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

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

5. What sole object is center stage when the play Havadana begins?

(see the answer key)

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