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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 off-stage noise interrupts the Bhagavata’s story in Act I?
(a) A scream.
(b) Laughter.
(c) They musicians setting up.
(d) Clapping.

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

3. What was the girl bathed in in the song the Bhagavata sings to introduce the story of Devadatta and Kapila?
(a) A waterfall.
(b) Perfume.
(c) Flowers.
(d) Blood.

4. What sole object is center stage when the play Havadana begins?
(a) A chair.
(b) A book.
(c) A sword.
(d) A helmet.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Where does Devadatta sit when he enters the stage for the first time?

2. What is Hayavadana doing when his face is exposed in Act I?

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

4. Where does Devadatta first sit when Kapila joins him to hear about his new love?

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

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