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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Act I: Pages 11-26.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. As they prepare for their trip to Ujjain, what does Devadatta tell Padmini she will do as soon as Kapila arrives?
(a) Drool over Kapila.
(b) Ignore Kapila.
(c) Act rude to Kapila.
(d) Annoy Kapila.

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

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

4. Who does Hayavadana ask for help to rid himself of his head?
(a) The Princess.
(b) The Bhagavata.
(c) Nata.
(d) Devadatta.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Who is the author of Hayavadana?

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

3. What did Nata stop to do while on his way to the performance despite being late?

4. Who does Kapila ask to speak with when he arrives at the home of Devadatta’s love interest?

5. Who was Hayavadana’s mother?

(see the answer key)

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