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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 is the one detail Devadatta recalls of his love interest's house?
(a) The mask of Ganesh on the porch.
(b) The door knocker shaped like a horse.
(c) The engraving of a two-headed bird.
(d) He could hear music playing.

2. What is the name of the hero of the story introduced in Act I who is the son of Lohita, an iron-Smith?
(a) Kapila.
(b) Ganesha.
(c) Devadatta.
(d) Nata.

3. How does Devadatta react to Kapila when he comments that he must be thinking about a girl?
(a) He storms away in anger.
(b) He ignores him.
(c) He becomes irritated.
(d) He laughs.

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

5. How many times does Kapila tell Devadatta he has seen him fall in love in the past two years?
(a) 1.
(b) 150.
(c) 4.
(d) 15.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does the Bhagavata ask Hayavadana when he realizes his head is actually real?

2. 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?

3. After 15 years of marriage, who does the Princess find has replaced her husband?

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

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

(see the answer key)

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