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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. After getting the flowers from the tree they saw on their way to Ujjain, what does Kapila tell Padmini the colors on the flowers represent?
(a) The colors worn at funerals.
(b) Fertility.
(c) The marks of marriage a woman puts on.
(d) Strength.

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 will go at once.
(b) He says he has been there and tried everything.
(c) He says he has never heard of such places.
(d) He asks them to go with him.

3. What does Devadatta say to Padmini when she complains he never goes out anymore?
(a) He goes out all the time.
(b) Parents should not go out.
(c) She is the one who does not want to go out.
(d) He is a Brahmin.

4. What is the name of the hero of the story introduced in Act I who is the son of Lohita, an iron-Smith?
(a) Nata.
(b) Ganesha.
(c) Devadatta.
(d) Kapila.

5. What does the girl hold up high in the song the Bhagavata sings in Act I?
(a) The men’s hands.
(b) The men’s dhotis.
(c) Laughing heads.
(d) The men’s shirts.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Kali tell Padmini both Devadatta and Kapila did “to their last breaths” (33)?

2. As Devadatta is explaining to Kapila why they are not going to Ujjain, what does Padmini come in saying that surprises them both?

3. What does Devadatta purchase for their coming baby at the Ujjain fair?

4. After suggesting that Devadatta stop putting on oil, what smell does Devadatta tell Padmini is what she really preferred?

5. What did Nata stop to do while on his way to the performance despite being late?

(see the answer key)

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