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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Act II: Pages 27-39.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does the Bhagavata tell Hayavadana the goddess he suggests he see is famous for?
(a) Being sleepy when devotees arrive.
(b) Dazzling devotees with her beauty.
(c) Being wicked until you get to know her.
(d) Being ever awake to the call of devotees.

2. What happens between Devadatta and Padmini soon after Kapila visits her?
(a) They get married.
(b) They run away together.
(c) Devadatta loses interest in her.
(d) They go on a date.

3. What does Kapila say to the audience to indicate Devadatta may feel differently about his new love than the previous 15?
(a) “How unusual.”
(b) “Haven’t heard that one before.”
(c) “First time for everything.”
(d) “This is new.”

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

5. What does Kapila say he can do to help his friend find his love?
(a) He can write her a letter.
(b) He can find her house and find out who she is.
(c) He can ask some friends if they know her.
(d) He can call the authorities to track her down.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who did the Princess and her husband leave behind?

2. What does Devadatta ask Lord Rudra to do after Kapila and Padmini head off to the temples together?

3. What does Kapila ask Devadatta when he sees he is not listening to him in Act I?

4. Why does Devadatta tell Kapila that he cannot just write as Kapila suggested?

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

(see the answer key)

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