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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. Who did the Princess and her husband leave behind?
(a) Their parents.
(b) The Bhagavata.
(c) Hayavadana.
(d) Devadatta.

2. What does Kali tell Padmini both Devadatta and Kapila did “to their last breaths” (33)?
(a) Loved her.
(b) Fought.
(c) Prayed.
(d) Lied.

3. Who is exposed behind the curtain when Nata runs back on stage yelling “It’s coming!” (2)?
(a) Ganesha.
(b) Kapila.
(c) Hayavadana.
(d) Devadatta.

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

5. What is the first thing Padmini asks Kali when she see her in the temple after finding Devadatta and Kapila’s bodies?
(a) If they said anything about her.
(b) Which one was a better man.
(c) Why she did not stop them.
(d) If she spoke to them.

Short Answer Questions

1. What did Devadatta do to his love interest after he saw her for the first time?

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

3. Why does Padmini tell Devadatta he should avoid showing off his new physical prowess too much?

4. What do Devadatta and Padmini decide to do regarding their trip to Ujjain before Kapila shows up at their house?

5. Where does Devadatta suggest he and Padmini go when he returns from the fair?

(see the answer key)

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