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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. Why does Devadatta not respond to Kapila when he begins to speak to him?
(a) He is reading.
(b) He is deep in thought.
(c) He has a hearing problem.
(d) He is writing.

2. What does the Bhagavata tell Hayavadana the goddess he suggests he see is famous for?
(a) Being ever awake to the call of devotees.
(b) Being sleepy when devotees arrive.
(c) Being wicked until you get to know her.
(d) Dazzling devotees with her beauty.

3. What does the Bhagavata say Ganesha is lord and master of in Act I?
(a) Beauty and Perfection.
(b) Hope and Beauty.
(c) Success and Perseverance.
(d) Success and Perfection.

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

5. What is the one detail Devadatta recalls of his love interest's house?
(a) The mask of Ganesh on the porch.
(b) He could hear music playing.
(c) The door knocker shaped like a horse.
(d) The engraving of a two-headed bird.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Devadatta say his true role is when Padmini complains he never goes out anymore?

2. How do Devadatta and Kapila react when they are brought back to life and learn of the mistake Padmini made?

3. What does Kapila say to the audience after Devadatta offers to sacrifice his arms and head to the gods?

4. What do the dolls say about Devadatta’s hands?

5. What does Padmini realize she is too weak to do after finding Kapila and Devadatta dead?

(see the answer key)

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