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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) Two men who acted like fools over a girl.
(b) Two friends who lost their heads.
(c) Why love should be tied down to just one.
(d) A beautiful girl who destroyed two men.

2. In what city does the Bhagavata begin his story?
(a) Ganesha.
(b) Vidyasagara.
(c) Dharmapura.
(d) Vighneshwara.

3. After 15 years of marriage, who does the Princess find has replaced her husband?
(a) A horse.
(b) The Bhagavata.
(c) A Celestial Being.
(d) Flower petals.

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

5. Which of the heroes is lauded for his physical prowess?
(a) Devadatta.
(b) Nata.
(c) Kapila.
(d) The Bhagavata.

Short Answer Questions

1. What sole object is center stage when the play Havadana begins?

2. Who is the author of Hayavadana?

3. After the Princess refused to go with her husband unless he was a horse, how was she cursed?

4. What does the Bhagavata ask Hayavadana when he realizes his head is actually real?

5. What is the Prince riding when Hayavanda’s mother sees him?

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