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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 did Devadatta do to his love interest after he saw her for the first time?
(a) Wrote her a poem and recited it to her.
(b) Fell to his knees and cried before her.
(c) Asked her to marry him.
(d) Followed her home.

2. Where does Devadatta first sit when Kapila joins him to hear about his new love?
(a) He stands before him.
(b) He remains in the chair.
(c) He sits on the table.
(d) Beside Kapila on the floor.

3. What do Devadatta and Padmini decide to do regarding their trip to Ujjain before Kapila shows up at their house?
(a) Cancel the trip.
(b) Padmini with stay home and Devadatta and Kapila will go.
(c) Go to Ujjain before Kapila gets to their house.
(d) Extend the trip.

4. What do Padmini and Kapila discover when they return from their walk to the temples at the stop on the way to Ujjain?
(a) Devadatta is gone.
(b) Devadatta is dead.
(c) Devadatta is mad at them for leaving.
(d) Devadatta has fallen asleep.

5. What does the Bhagavata call the actor who frantically runs on stage in Act I?
(a) Kapila.
(b) Devadatta.
(c) Nata.
(d) Hayavadana.

Short Answer Questions

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

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

3. Which Prince’s arrival causes Hayavadan’s mother to faint?

4. What does Devadatta wonder if his new love will become his “disciple” (15) in?

5. What does the female chorus sing about after the Bhagavata introduces the story?

(see the answer key)

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