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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 unusual physical trait is discovered when the veil is pulled from Hayavadana’s face?
(a) He has feathers.
(b) He has a very long nose.
(c) He has warts on his face.
(d) He has the head of a horse.

2. What did Nata stop to do while on his way to the performance despite being late?
(a) Get dinner.
(b) Buy a new dhoti.
(c) Urinate.
(d) Buy a book.

3. What does Kapila say to the audience to indicate Devadatta may feel differently about his new love than the previous 15?
(a) “This is new.”
(b) “Haven’t heard that one before.”
(c) “How unusual.”
(d) “First time for everything.”

4. Which part of Devadatta does Kapila argue Padmini wants?
(a) His strong arms.
(b) His clever head.
(c) He sense of humor.
(d) His brazenness.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Which of the heroes is described as attractive and intelligent?

2. What does the girl hold up high in the song the Bhagavata sings in Act I?

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

4. In what city does the Bhagavata begin his story?

5. Where does Devadatta sit when he enters the stage for the first time?

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