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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 of the heroes is described as attractive and intelligent?
(a) Kapila.
(b) Devadatta.
(c) The Bhagavata.
(d) Vidyasagara.

2. Where does Nata suggest Hayavadana go to rid himself of his head?
(a) Rameshwar.
(b) Dharampura.
(c) Banaras.
(d) Mount Chitkaroot.

3. Why does Devadatta tell Kapila it does not matter if his love has a name?
(a) He says he would never remember her name because her beauty would make him forget.
(b) He says he has no use for names.
(c) He says any name would not do her beauty justice.
(d) He says she is not meant of the likes of him.

4. What did Devadatta tell Padmini he did while at the Ujjain fair which surprised them both?
(a) Saved a woman from getting mugged.
(b) Wrestled.
(c) Climbed a tree.
(d) Stole from a vendor.

5. After Devadatta asks Padmini to prepare lime juice for his guests, whose mother does she tell him died?
(a) Padmini’s.
(b) Kapila’s.
(c) Devadatta’s.
(d) Her father’s.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What is the first thing Padmini asks Kali when she see her in the temple after finding Devadatta and Kapila’s bodies?

3. In the story the Bhagavata sings, he says that two men took off what?

4. After Hayavadana leaves to see the goddess, the Bhagavata begins his story about two friend who forgot themselves after seeing whom?

5. What is the one detail Devadatta recalls of his love interest's house?

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