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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Act II: Pages 27-39.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who does the Hayavadana’s mother say she is going to marry?
(a) The Prince’s camel.
(b) The Prince’s elephant.
(c) The Prince’s horse.
(d) The Prince’s brother.

2. 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.

3. Who is the author of Hayavadana?
(a) Bhagavata.
(b) Girish Karnad.
(c) Girish Kapila.
(d) Devadatta Kapila.

4. What do Devadatta and Padmini both say about Kapila as they watch him climb the tree to get flowers for Padmini?
(a) That they are glad he has left them alone at last.
(b) That he is foolish to try to impress a married woman.
(c) That no woman can resist his body.
(d) That he is too delicate to climb a tree so big.

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

Short Answer Questions

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

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

3. Why does Kapila find Devadatta’s lack of confidence unbelievable when it comes to his chances with his new love?

4. What does Devadatta say the woman he falls in love with became “in one appearance” (14)?

5. 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?

(see the answer key)

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