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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 does the Bhagavata tell the audience the three friends went to for answers at the start of Act II?
(a) A rishi.
(b) Kapila’s father.
(c) Devadatta’s father.
(d) Padmini’s father.

2. What does Padmini whisper to Kapila for him to remember before she goes home with Devadatta?
(a) That she will dump Devadatta and come find him.
(b) That she is leaving with his body.
(c) That she hopes to never see him again.
(d) That it is really him she loves.

3. What does Devadatta do once he arrives at the temple, after apologizing to the goddess for forgetting the promise he made in exchange for Padmini’s love?
(a) He cuts off his arms.
(b) He cuts off his feet.
(c) He cuts out his heart.
(d) He cuts off his head.

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

5. How does Kapila react when he finds Devadatta is dead?
(a) He runs away in terror.
(b) He screams.
(c) He laughs.
(d) He tells Devadatta he is a fool.

Short Answer Questions

1. Which part of Devadatta does Kapila argue Padmini wants?

2. Who was Hayavadana’s mother?

3. What does Kapila go off to do just before Padmini enters with her child?

4. What does the Bhagavata call the actor who frantically runs on stage in Act I?

5. Who is the author of Hayavadana?

(see the answer key)

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