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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 rub on his body which Padmini suggests covers up his manly scent?
(a) Sandal oil.
(b) Lavender oil.
(c) Lemongrass oil.
(d) Jasmine oil.

2. What does Hayavadana say to Nata and the Bhagavata’s first suggestions regarding where to go to rid himself of his head?
(a) He says he has been there and tried everything.
(b) He asks them to go with him.
(c) He says he will go at once.
(d) He says he has never heard of such places.

3. What does the Bhagavata ask Hayavadana when he realizes his head is actually real?
(a) He asks what kind of monster he is.
(b) He asks if he is a god.
(c) He asks him to leave at once.
(d) He asks what rishi cursed him.

4. What does Padmini ask Devadatta to do when she finds the dolls torn apart?
(a) Throw them away.
(b) Go to Ujjain to get new dolls.
(c) Find someone who will fix them.
(d) Put them on the shelf and hope their son will not notice.

5. What does Kali tell Padmini was the real reason Kapila killed himself?
(a) Because he felt terrible for killing Devadatta.
(b) Because he thought he would be accused of killing Devadatta.
(c) Because he could not live without his best friend.
(d) Because he did not want to face Padmini.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Padmini notice Devadatta and Kapila’s body in the dark temple?

2. Who enters first after the Bhagavata completes his song to introduce his story to the audience?

3. Where does Nata suggest Hayavadana go to rid himself of his head?

4. Why does Devadatta not respond to Kapila when he begins to speak to him?

5. Where does Kapila go after Devadatta and Padmini return to Dharampura?

(see the answer key)

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