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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Act I: Pages 1-10.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does the female chorus sing about after the Bhagavata introduces the story?
(a) A beautiful girl who destroyed two men.
(b) Why love should be tied down to just one.
(c) Two men who acted like fools over a girl.
(d) Two friends who lost their heads.

2. What did Nata stop to do while on his way to the performance despite being late?
(a) Buy a new dhoti.
(b) Urinate.
(c) Get dinner.
(d) Buy a book.

3. What does the Bhagavata order Hayavadana to do after he finds him behind the curtain?
(a) Remove his mask.
(b) Find a seat in the audience.
(c) Leave at once.
(d) Join the performance.

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

5. What is Hayavadana doing when his face is exposed in Act I?
(a) Sleeping.
(b) Crying.
(c) Laughing.
(d) Singing.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who is sent to accompany Hayavadana on his journey to the mountain to see the goddess?

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

3. What is the name of the hero of the story introduced in Act I who is the son of Lohita, an iron-Smith?

4. Who was Hayavadana’s mother?

5. After Hayavadana leaves to see the goddess, the Bhagavata begins his story about two friend who forgot themselves after seeing whom?

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