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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 beast.
(b) A god.
(c) A girl.
(d) A goddess.

2. What does the Bhagavata say Ganesha is lord and master of in Act I?
(a) Success and Perfection.
(b) Success and Perseverance.
(c) Beauty and Perfection.
(d) Hope and Beauty.

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

4. Where does Nata suggest Hayavadana go to rid himself of his head?
(a) Rameshwar.
(b) Dharampura.
(c) Mount Chitkaroot.
(d) Banaras.

5. How does Kapila feel when Devadatta calls him back so he can tell him about this new woman?
(a) Upset.
(b) Bored.
(c) Happy.
(d) Disappointed.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does the audience know that Kapila has heard Devadatta’s story before?

2. After the Princess refused to go with her husband unless he was a horse, how was she cursed?

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

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

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

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