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

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

3. What does Hayavadana say to Nata and the Bhagavata’s first suggestions regarding where to go to rid himself of his head?
(a) He says he has never heard of such places.
(b) He says he has been there and tried everything.
(c) He asks them to go with him.
(d) He says he will go at once.

4. What is the name of the hero of the story introduced in Act I who is the son of Brahmin Vidyasagara?
(a) Nata.
(b) Kapila.
(c) Ganesha.
(d) Devadatta.

5. What does Kali tell Padmini both Devadatta and Kapila did “to their last breaths” (33)?
(a) Prayed.
(b) Loved her.
(c) Fought.
(d) Lied.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where does Devadatta say he must “stand and do penance” (14)?

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

3. What event does Kapila ask Devadatta why he did not attend the night before?

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

5. Who is sent to accompany Hayavadana on his journey to the mountain to see the goddess?

(see the answer key)

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