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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 Devadatta say he will do when Kapila suggests they go see the temples before going to Ujjain?
(a) He says he will go with Padmini only.
(b) He says he will stay and watch the cart.
(c) He says he will lead the way.
(d) He says he will go with Kapila only.

2. Who did the Princess and her husband leave behind?
(a) Devadatta.
(b) Hayavadana.
(c) Their parents.
(d) The Bhagavata.

3. What does the female chorus sing about after the Bhagavata introduces the story?
(a) Two men who acted like fools over a girl.
(b) A beautiful girl who destroyed two men.
(c) Two friends who lost their heads.
(d) Why love should be tied down to just one.

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

5. What off-stage noise interrupts the Bhagavata’s story in Act I?
(a) Laughter.
(b) A scream.
(c) They musicians setting up.
(d) Clapping.

Short Answer Questions

1. What mask is placed on the chair in the opening scene of Act I in Hayavadana?

2. What does Devadatta do once he arrives at the temple, after apologizing to the goddess for forgetting the promise he made in exchange for Padmini’s love?

3. How does Kapila act when he first sees the woman Devadatta has fallen in love with?

4. What does Devadatta tell Kapila he wishes his new love would agree to be?

5. Who did Nata see talking to him when he stopped on the way to the play?

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