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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 the Bhagavata say Ganesha is lord and master of in Act I?
(a) Success and Perseverance.
(b) Success and Perfection.
(c) Hope and Beauty.
(d) Beauty and Perfection.

2. Where does Devadatta say he must “stand and do penance” (14)?
(a) Pavana Vishti.
(b) Pavana Kali.
(c) Pavana Rudra.
(d) Pavana Veethi.

3. Who did the Princess and her husband leave behind?
(a) Devadatta.
(b) Hayavadana.
(c) Their parents.
(d) The Bhagavata.

4. After Padmini goes inside her house, what does Kapila say she needs, rather than someone like Devadatta?
(a) A man of grace.
(b) A man of keen intellect.
(c) A man of good humor.
(d) A man of steel.

5. How does Kapila act when he first sees the woman Devadatta has fallen in love with?
(a) He is rude to her.
(b) He runs away afraid.
(c) He quickly tells her about Devadatta.
(d) He stares in awe of her beauty.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who does Hayavadana ask for help to rid himself of his head?

2. What happens between Devadatta and Padmini soon after Kapila visits her?

3. What does Devadatta tell Kapila he wishes his new love would agree to be?

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

5. What does Devadatta first suggest Kapila do because his is annoying him in Act I?

(see the answer key)

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