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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 is Kapila’s first observation while he is on Pavana Veethi street?
(a) The houses all the same color.
(b) All of the houses have the same engraving.
(c) The houses are very large.
(d) The houses are small.

2. What does Padmini say about Kapila’s cart driving while they are on their way to Ujjain?
(a) It is far worse than Devadatta’s.
(b) It is too fast.
(c) It is far better than Devadatta’s.
(d) It is too slow.

3. 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?
(a) He cuts off his feet.
(b) He cuts off his arms.
(c) He cuts off his head.
(d) He cuts out his heart.

4. Who was Hayavadana’s mother?
(a) The Princess of Karnataka.
(b) The Princess of Ganesha.
(c) The Princess of Vighneshwara.
(d) The Princess of Dharampura.

5. What reason does Devadatta give Padmini for his concern over their trip to Ujjain?
(a) He worries she should not travel while pregnant.
(b) He worries he will not have time to read and write.
(c) He tells her he worries she will run away with Kapila.
(d) He worries they will spend too much money.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the Prince riding when Hayavanda’s mother sees him?

2. 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?

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

4. What is the name of the hero of the story introduced in Act I who is the son of Lohita, an iron-Smith?

5. Why does Devadatta wonder if Kapila is the right person to help him find his love after Kapila has already gone?

(see the answer key)

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