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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 was Hayavadana’s mother?
(a) The Princess of Dharampura.
(b) The Princess of Ganesha.
(c) The Princess of Vighneshwara.
(d) The Princess of Karnataka.

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

3. What is the Prince riding when Hayavanda’s mother sees him?
(a) A white stallion.
(b) A black stallion.
(c) A camel.
(d) An elephant.

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

5. Which of the heroes is described as attractive and intelligent?
(a) Kapila.
(b) Vidyasagara.
(c) Devadatta.
(d) The Bhagavata.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Who sits at the table with the musicians stage right at the start of Hayavadana?

3. What was the girl bathed in in the song the Bhagavata sings to introduce the story of Devadatta and Kapila?

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

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

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