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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 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) Why she did not stop them.
(c) If she spoke to them.
(d) Which one was a better man.

2. How long after Devadatta met his new love did he tell Kapila about her?
(a) One hour.
(b) Two days.
(c) One week.
(d) One day.

3. What sole object is center stage when the play Havadana begins?
(a) A helmet.
(b) A sword.
(c) A book.
(d) A chair.

4. Who enters second after the Bhagavata completes his song which introduces the story?
(a) Kapila.
(b) Hayavadana.
(c) Devadatta.
(d) Nata.

5. Who is the author of Hayavadana?
(a) Girish Karnad.
(b) Bhagavata.
(c) Girish Kapila.
(d) Devadatta Kapila.

Short Answer Questions

1. What happens between Devadatta and Padmini soon after Kapila visits her?

2. What does the Bhagavata tell the audience about Padmini’s father?

3. What reason does Devadatta give Padmini for his concern over their trip to Ujjain?

4. What does Kapila say to the audience after Devadatta offers to sacrifice his arms and head to the gods?

5. Whose solution does the Bhagavata wonder would satisfy the audience at the start of Act II?

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