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

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

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

4. Which Prince’s arrival causes Hayavadan’s mother to faint?
(a) The Prince of Karnataka.
(b) The Prince of Araby.
(c) The Prince of Bhagavata.
(d) The Prince of Dharampura.

5. What does Devadatta say the woman he falls in love with became “in one appearance” (14)?
(a) A goddess.
(b) The light of his life.
(c) His guru in poetry.
(d) His obsession.

Short Answer Questions

1. After Hayavadana leaves to see the goddess, the Bhagavata begins his story about two friend who forgot themselves after seeing whom?

2. What is Kapila’s first observation while he is on Pavana Veethi street?

3. In the story the Bhagavata sings, he says that two men took off what?

4. What does Padmini do after Kapila tells her Devadatta is in love with her?

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

(see the answer key)

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