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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Padmini say about Kapila’s cart driving while they are on their way to Ujjain?
(a) It is too slow.
(b) It is too fast.
(c) It is far better than Devadatta’s.
(d) It is far worse than Devadatta’s.

2. What does Kapila tell Devadatta that he taught him about to try to calm Devadatta?
(a) Mathematics.
(b) Geography.
(c) Poetry and literature.
(d) History.

3. Why does Kapila find Devadatta’s lack of confidence unbelievable when it comes to his chances with his new love?
(a) Because Devadatta is typically stoic about these matters.
(b) Because Devadatta’s family is so wealthy.
(c) Because Devadatta is typically arrogant.
(d) Because Devadatta is so intelligent and handsome.

4. What strange thing does Padmini tell Kapila happened on her street the previous night?
(a) Someone knocked on everyone’s door and ran off before they answered.
(b) A man stood outside her house for two hours.
(c) An unusual parade came through.
(d) There was an earthquake.

5. What does the Bhagavata tell the audience about Padmini’s father?
(a) He is a tyrant.
(b) He is the leading merchant of Dharampura.
(c) He died long ago.
(d) He is poor.

6. Who enters first after the Bhagavata completes his song to introduce his story to the audience?
(a) Nata.
(b) Hayavadana.
(c) Kapila.
(d) Devadatta.

7. How does the audience know that Kapila has heard Devadatta’s story before?
(a) Because Kapila sticks his fingers in his ears and says, “Blah, blah, blah, I’ve heard this all before.”
(b) Because Kapila draws a picture of a woman exactly as Devadatta has described.
(c) Because Kapila joins in Devadatta’s description verbatim.
(d) Because Kapila silently mouths the words as Devadatta speaks.

8. After getting the flowers from the tree they saw on their way to Ujjain, what does Kapila tell Padmini the colors on the flowers represent?
(a) The colors worn at funerals.
(b) Strength.
(c) Fertility.
(d) The marks of marriage a woman puts on.

9. Where did Devadatta first see his new love interest?
(a) The library.
(b) The park.
(c) The theater.
(d) The market.

10. After 15 years of marriage, who does the Princess find has replaced her husband?
(a) Flower petals.
(b) A Celestial Being.
(c) A horse.
(d) The Bhagavata.

11. Where does Kapila sit when Devadatta calls him back so he can tell him about the woman he now loves?
(a) The floor.
(b) The table.
(c) The chair.
(d) He remains standing.

12. Who is sent to accompany Hayavadana on his journey to the mountain to see the goddess?
(a) Devadatta.
(b) Kapila.
(c) Nata.
(d) Bhagavata.

13. Where does the Bhagavata suggest Hayavadana go to help with his problem?
(a) Kapila.
(b) Vighenshwara.
(c) Banaras.
(d) Dharmapura.

14. In what city does the Bhagavata begin his story?
(a) Ganesha.
(b) Vidyasagara.
(c) Vighneshwara.
(d) Dharmapura.

15. In the story the Bhagavata sings, he says that two men took off what?
(a) Their dhotis.
(b) Their heads.
(c) Their shirts.
(d) Their bodies.

Short Answer Questions

1. On what mountain is the goddess the Bhagavata urges Hayavadana go see for help with his head?

2. What event does Kapila ask Devadatta why he did not attend the night before?

3. Who answers the door when Kapila knocks at the house on Pavana Veethi street?

4. What does Kapila tell Devadatt all the parents in the city wish when they are discussing his new romantic interest?

5. As they prepare for their trip to Ujjain, what does Devadatta tell Padmini she will do as soon as Kapila arrives?

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