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

2. As they prepare for their trip to Ujjain, what does Devadatta tell Padmini she will do as soon as Kapila arrives?
(a) Ignore Kapila.
(b) Drool over Kapila.
(c) Annoy Kapila.
(d) Act rude to Kapila.

3. What is Hayavadana doing when his face is exposed in Act I?
(a) Sleeping.
(b) Crying.
(c) Laughing.
(d) Singing.

4. What strange thing does Padmini tell Kapila happened on her street the previous night?
(a) A man stood outside her house for two hours.
(b) There was an earthquake.
(c) An unusual parade came through.
(d) Someone knocked on everyone’s door and ran off before they answered.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What does the Bhagavata suggest the audience do during their ten-minute intermission?

2. What is the name of the flowering tree Devadatta, Padmini, and Kapila see when they stop on their way to Ujjain?

3. Who is the author of Hayavadana?

4. To whom does Devadatta say he would sacrifice his two arms if he could marry his new love interest?

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

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