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

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

3. What does Kapila say to the audience after Devadatta offers to sacrifice his arms and head to the gods?
(a) He says his friend has gone mad.
(b) He apologizes for Devadatta’s insanity.
(c) He apologizes for the gruesome content of his friend’s speech.
(d) He says this must be serious, for Devadatta has not behaved this way before.

4. To whom does Devadatta say he would sacrifice his head if he could marry his new love interest?
(a) The Goddess Kali.
(b) Ganesha.
(c) Kapila.
(d) Lord Rudra.

5. What does the Bhagavata order Hayavadana to do after he finds him behind the curtain?
(a) Join the performance.
(b) Remove his mask.
(c) Find a seat in the audience.
(d) Leave at once.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What reason does Devadatta give Padmini for his concern over their trip to Ujjain?

3. Who does the King decide Hayavadan’s mother will marry according to his story in Act I?

4. What does the Bhagavata tell the audience about Padmini’s father?

5. Who does Kapila ask to speak with when he arrives at the home of Devadatta’s love interest?

(see the answer key)

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