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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 does the Bhagavata call the actor who frantically runs on stage in Act I?
(a) Devadatta.
(b) Kapila.
(c) Nata.
(d) Hayavadana.

2. Who does Devadatta first tell about the birth of his son?
(a) The dolls.
(b) His father.
(c) Kapila.
(d) Padmini’s father.

3. What does Kapila say to Devadatta before cutting off his own head?
(a) He says he cannot live without him.
(b) He says he will see him soon.
(c) He says he does not want to have to marry Padmini.
(d) He says he cannot be father to Devadatta’s child.

4. Where did Devadatta first see his new love interest?
(a) The market.
(b) The park.
(c) The theater.
(d) The library.

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 typically arrogant.
(b) Because Devadatta is so intelligent and handsome.
(c) Because Devadatta’s family is so wealthy.
(d) Because Devadatta is typically stoic about these matters.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Padmini whisper to Kapila for him to remember before she goes home with Devadatta?

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

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

4. What is the name of the hero of the story introduced in Act I who is the son of Brahmin Vidyasagara?

5. After suggesting that Devadatta stop putting on oil, what smell does Devadatta tell Padmini is what she really preferred?

(see the answer key)

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