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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. Which goddess does the Bhagavata suggest Hayavada see?
(a) Kali.
(b) Ganesha.
(c) Chitrakoot.
(d) Karnataka.

2. What does Devadatta say he will do when Kapila suggests they go see the temples before going to Ujjain?
(a) He says he will lead the way.
(b) He says he will go with Padmini only.
(c) He says he will stay and watch the cart.
(d) He says he will go with Kapila only.

3. How does the boy react to seeing Hayavadana laugh?
(a) He runs off stage.
(b) He laughs and finally speaks.
(c) He becomes frightened.
(d) He cries.

4. What reason does Padmnini give to Devadatta for changing her mind about their trip to Ujjain?
(a) She said Kapila looked so sad she could not bear it.
(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 she felt Devadatta would be disappointed if they did not go.

5. What does the Bhagavata order Hayavadana to do after he finds him behind the curtain?
(a) Join the performance.
(b) Leave at once.
(c) Find a seat in the audience.
(d) Remove his mask.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Padmini worry people will think regarding Devadatta and Kaplia’s suicide if she returns to the city?

2. 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?

3. What is Kapila wearing on his face when he first enters the stage?

4. After his transformation, what is the only thing Hayavadana is now trying to rid himself of?

5. What does Padmini hand the Bhagavata before she dies in Act II?

(see the answer key)

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