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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. To whom does Devadatta say he would sacrifice his head if he could marry his new love interest?
(a) Ganesha.
(b) The Goddess Kali.
(c) Kapila.
(d) Lord Rudra.

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 go with Kapila only.
(b) He says he will go with Padmini only.
(c) He says he will lead the way.
(d) He says he will stay and watch the cart.

3. What does Hayavadana say to Nata and the Bhagavata’s first suggestions regarding where to go to rid himself of his head?
(a) He asks them to go with him.
(b) He says he has been there and tried everything.
(c) He says he will go at once.
(d) He says he has never heard of such places.

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

5. What does Kapila go off to do just before Padmini enters with her child?
(a) Cut down a tree.
(b) Kill an animal.
(c) Build a hut.
(d) Light a fire.

Short Answer Questions

1. What question does Devadatta pose at the end of Act I?

2. What happens between Devadatta and Padmini soon after Kapila visits her?

3. Who enters second after the Bhagavata completes his song which introduces the story?

4. What does Devadatta rub on his body which Padmini suggests covers up his manly scent?

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

(see the answer key)

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