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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. After Hayavadana leaves to see the goddess, the Bhagavata begins his story about two friend who forgot themselves after seeing whom?
(a) A girl.
(b) A beast.
(c) A god.
(d) A goddess.

2. After 15 years of marriage, who does the Princess find has replaced her husband?
(a) A horse.
(b) The Bhagavata.
(c) Flower petals.
(d) A Celestial Being.

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

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

5. Where did Devadatta first see his new love interest?
(a) The park.
(b) The theater.
(c) The market.
(d) The library.

Short Answer Questions

1. What did Devadatta do to his love interest after he saw her for the first time?

2. What is the one detail Devadatta recalls of his love interest's house?

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

4. Who enters second after the Bhagavata completes his song which introduces the story?

5. To whom does Devadatta say he would sacrifice his two arms if he could marry his new love interest?

(see the answer key)

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