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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. What does Kapila say he can do to help his friend find his love?
(a) He can write her a letter.
(b) He can find her house and find out who she is.
(c) He can ask some friends if they know her.
(d) He can call the authorities to track her down.

2. What is the name of the hero of the story introduced in Act I who is the son of Brahmin Vidyasagara?
(a) Ganesha.
(b) Kapila.
(c) Nata.
(d) Devadatta.

3. What is the Prince riding when Hayavanda’s mother sees him?
(a) A camel.
(b) A black stallion.
(c) An elephant.
(d) A white stallion.

4. Who enters second after the Bhagavata completes his song which introduces the story?
(a) Devadatta.
(b) Nata.
(c) Kapila.
(d) Hayavadana.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Who was Hayavadana’s mother?

2. What was the girl bathed in in the song the Bhagavata sings to introduce the story of Devadatta and Kapila?

3. To whom does Devadatta say he would sacrifice his two arms if he could marry his new love interest?

4. Who is exposed behind the curtain when Nata runs back on stage yelling “It’s coming!” (2)?

5. As Devadatta is explaining to Kapila why they are not going to Ujjain, what does Padmini come in saying that surprises them both?

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