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

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

3. What does Devadatta ask Lord Rudra to do after Kapila and Padmini head off to the temples together?
(a) He asks Lord Rudra to bless them both.
(b) He asks Lord Rudra to make Padmini love him again.
(c) He asks Lord Rudra to curse them both.
(d) He asks Lord Rudra to save his marriage.

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

5. What does Kapila tell Devadatt all the parents in the city wish when they are discussing his new romantic interest?
(a) That their daughters would marry someone outside the city.
(b) That their daughters would marry Kapila.
(c) That their daughters could marry Devadatta.
(d) That Devadatta would stay away from their daughters.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is Kali in the midst of when she appears before Padmini in her temple?

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

3. What is Hayavadana doing when his face is exposed in Act I?

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

5. Who does Kapila ask to speak with when he arrives at the home of Devadatta’s love interest?

(see the answer key)

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