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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. Who is sent to accompany Hayavadana on his journey to the mountain to see the goddess?
(a) Kapila.
(b) Nata.
(c) Devadatta.
(d) Bhagavata.

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

3. What temples does Kapila point out while they are stopped on the way to Ujjain, which peaks Devadatta’s interest?
(a) The temples of Kali and Rudra.
(b) The temples of Ganesha and Kali.
(c) The temples of Ganesha and Rudra.
(d) The temples of Bhargavi and Rudra

4. What does Kapila say to the audience after Devadatta offers to sacrifice his arms and head to the gods?
(a) He says his friend has gone mad.
(b) He apologizes for Devadatta’s insanity.
(c) He apologizes for the gruesome content of his friend’s speech.
(d) He says this must be serious, for Devadatta has not behaved this way before.

5. Which part of Kapila does Kapila argue Padmini wants?
(a) His clever head.
(b) His delicate hands.
(c) His strong body.
(d) His gentle nature.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is Kapila wearing on his face when he first enters the stage?

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

3. Where does Kapila sit when Devadatta calls him back so he can tell him about the woman he now loves?

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

5. Who suggests that Nata must be drunk based on the story he tells in Act I?

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