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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Act I: Pages 11-26.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. As Devadatta is explaining to Kapila why they are not going to Ujjain, what does Padmini come in saying that surprises them both?
(a) Padmini tells Kapila they want to go on the trip without him.
(b) Padmini says they should be heading out for their trip.
(c) Padmini yells that Kapila should get out.
(d) Padmini tells them to go out and have fun.

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

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

4. What do Devadatta and Padmini both say about Kapila as they watch him climb the tree to get flowers for Padmini?
(a) That he is foolish to try to impress a married woman.
(b) That he is too delicate to climb a tree so big.
(c) That no woman can resist his body.
(d) That they are glad he has left them alone at last.

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 Ganesha.
(d) The Prince of Vighneshwara.

Short Answer Questions

1. What mask is placed on the chair in the opening scene of Act I in Hayavadana?

2. Who did Nata see talking to him when he stopped on the way to the play?

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

4. What does Kapila tell Devadatta that he taught him about to try to calm Devadatta?

5. Where does the Bhagavata suggest Hayavadana go to help with his problem?

(see the answer key)

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