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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 gentle nature.
(b) His clever head.
(c) His strong body.
(d) His delicate hands.

2. What off-stage noise interrupts the Bhagavata’s story in Act I?
(a) A scream.
(b) Laughter.
(c) Clapping.
(d) They musicians setting up.

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

4. Where did Devadatta first see his new love interest?
(a) The theater.
(b) The park.
(c) The library.
(d) The market.

5. Whose solution does the Bhagavata wonder would satisfy the audience at the start of Act II?
(a) The Goddess Kali.
(b) The Lord Rudra.
(c) King Vikrama.
(d) King Vetala.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Kapila feel when Devadatta calls him back so he can tell him about this new woman?

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

3. What reason does Padmnini give to Devadatta for changing her mind about their trip to Ujjain?

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

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

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