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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Act II: Pages 40-52.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. To whom does Devadatta say he would sacrifice his two arms if he could marry his new love interest?
(a) The Goddess Kali.
(b) Ganesha.
(c) Lord Rudra.
(d) The Bhagavata.

2. What is the name of the hero of the story introduced in Act I who is the son of Lohita, an iron-Smith?
(a) Kapila.
(b) Devadatta.
(c) Ganesha.
(d) Nata.

3. What is the one detail Devadatta recalls of his love interest's house?
(a) He could hear music playing.
(b) The engraving of a two-headed bird.
(c) The door knocker shaped like a horse.
(d) The mask of Ganesh on the porch.

4. What does the Bhagavata suggest the audience do during their ten-minute intermission?
(a) Go home.
(b) Find things to throw on the stage.
(c) Meet the actors.
(d) Have tea and contemplate a solution to the problem.

5. What does Devadatta rub on his body which Padmini suggests covers up his manly scent?
(a) Lemongrass oil.
(b) Jasmine oil.
(c) Sandal oil.
(d) Lavender oil.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does the Bhagavata say Ganesha is lord and master of in Act I?

2. What does Kali tell Padmini both Devadatta and Kapila did “to their last breaths” (33)?

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

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

5. To whom does Devadatta say he would sacrifice his head if he could marry his new love interest?

(see the answer key)

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