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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Act II: Pages 53-69.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who enters the stage singing the National Anthem?
(a) Hayavadana.
(b) Padmini.
(c) Devadatta.
(d) Kapila.

2. Who sits at the table with the musicians stage right at the start of Hayavadana?
(a) Bhagavata.
(b) Ganesha.
(c) Nata.
(d) Hayavadana.

3. What does Kali tell Padmini both Devadatta and Kapila did “to their last breaths” (33)?
(a) Prayed.
(b) Lied.
(c) Fought.
(d) Loved her.

4. What reason does Padmnini give to Devadatta for changing her mind about their trip to Ujjain?
(a) She said she felt Devadatta would be disappointed if they did not go.
(b) She said she was getting stir crazy in the house.
(c) She felt it was the last trip they might have before their baby comes.
(d) She said Kapila looked so sad she could not bear it.

5. Kali says that the only reason Padmini told the truth when she found the dead men and wanted to kill herself was because what?
(a) Padmini is selfish.
(b) Padmini does not care enough to lie.
(c) Padmini is too foolish to lie.
(d) Padmini is noble.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where does Devadatta say he must “stand and do penance” (14)?

2. What temples does Kapila point out while they are stopped on the way to Ujjain, which peaks Devadatta’s interest?

3. What does Devadatta say he will do when Kapila suggests they go see the temples before going to Ujjain?

4. Whose solution does the Bhagavata wonder would satisfy the audience at the start of Act II?

5. Which goddess does the Bhagavata suggest Hayavada see?

(see the answer key)

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