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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. After getting the flowers from the tree they saw on their way to Ujjain, what does Kapila tell Padmini the colors on the flowers represent?
(a) The marks of marriage a woman puts on.
(b) Fertility.
(c) The colors worn at funerals.
(d) Strength.

2. Who comes out at the end of Act I and repeats Devadatta’s question?
(a) Hayavadana.
(b) The Bhagavata.
(c) Nata.
(d) Kapila.

3. What does Devadatta wonder if his new love will become his “disciple” (15) in?
(a) Love.
(b) Religion.
(c) Life.
(d) Poetry.

4. What is Kali in the midst of when she appears before Padmini in her temple?
(a) Getting dressed.
(b) A great yawn.
(c) A knitting project.
(d) A book.

5. Who does the Hayavadana’s mother say she is going to marry?
(a) The Prince’s camel.
(b) The Prince’s brother.
(c) The Prince’s elephant.
(d) The Prince’s horse.

Short Answer Questions

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

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

3. What question does Devadatta pose at the end of Act I?

4. Who is exposed behind the curtain when Nata runs back on stage yelling “It’s coming!” (2)?

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

(see the answer key)

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