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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 is the name of the hero of the story introduced in Act I who is the son of Lohita, an iron-Smith?
(a) Nata.
(b) Devadatta.
(c) Kapila.
(d) Ganesha.

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

3. Who is the author of Hayavadana?
(a) Devadatta Kapila.
(b) Girish Kapila.
(c) Bhagavata.
(d) Girish Karnad.

4. After Hayavadana leaves to see the goddess, the Bhagavata begins his story about two friend who forgot themselves after seeing whom?
(a) A girl.
(b) A goddess.
(c) A god.
(d) A beast.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Who did the Princess and her husband leave behind?

2. What unusual physical trait is discovered when the veil is pulled from Hayavadana’s face?

3. What does the Bhagavata call the actor who frantically runs on stage in Act I?

4. Who does the King decide Hayavadan’s mother will marry according to his story in Act I?

5. What off-stage noise interrupts the Bhagavata’s story in Act I?

(see the answer key)

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