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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Act II: Pages 40-52.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What mask is placed on the chair in the opening scene of Act I in Hayavadana?
(a) Dharmapura.
(b) Ganesha.
(c) Hayavadana.
(d) The Bhagavata.

2. Where does Devadatta sit when he enters the stage for the first time?
(a) He remains standing.
(b) The table.
(c) The floor.
(d) The chair.

3. What does the Bhagavata tell Hayavadana the goddess he suggests he see is famous for?
(a) Being wicked until you get to know her.
(b) Being sleepy when devotees arrive.
(c) Dazzling devotees with her beauty.
(d) Being ever awake to the call of devotees.

4. What question does Devadatta pose at the end of Act I?
(a) Whose child is Padmini carrying?
(b) How can I get rid of Padmini?
(c) What is the solution to this problem?
(d) How can I get rid of Kapila?

5. What does Devadatta say the woman he falls in love with became “in one appearance” (14)?
(a) A goddess.
(b) His guru in poetry.
(c) The light of his life.
(d) His obsession.

Short Answer Questions

1. After Devadatta asks Padmini to prepare lime juice for his guests, whose mother does she tell him died?

2. Why does Padmini tell Devadatta he should avoid showing off his new physical prowess too much?

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

4. Who did Nata see talking to him when he stopped on the way to the play?

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

(see the answer key)

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