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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. Who does Hayavadana ask for help to rid himself of his head?
(a) The Bhagavata.
(b) The Princess.
(c) Devadatta.
(d) Nata.

2. Where does Nata suggest Hayavadana go to rid himself of his head?
(a) Mount Chitkaroot.
(b) Banaras.
(c) Dharampura.
(d) Rameshwar.

3. Which Prince’s arrival causes Hayavadan’s mother to faint?
(a) The Prince of Karnataka.
(b) The Prince of Araby.
(c) The Prince of Dharampura.
(d) The Prince of Bhagavata.

4. 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) Being ever awake to the call of devotees.
(d) Dazzling devotees with her beauty.

5. Who does the King decide Hayavadan’s mother will marry according to his story in Act I?
(a) The Prince of Araby.
(b) The Prince of Dharampura.
(c) The Prince of Vighneshwara.
(d) The Prince of Ganesha.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does the female chorus sing about after the Bhagavata introduces the story?

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

3. Which of the heroes is described as attractive and intelligent?

4. Who was Hayavadana’s mother?

5. In what city does the Bhagavata begin his story?

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