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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. Who does the Hayavadana’s mother say she is going to marry?
(a) The Prince’s brother.
(b) The Prince’s camel.
(c) The Prince’s elephant.
(d) The Prince’s horse.

2. What does Kapila say he can do to help his friend find his love?
(a) He can find her house and find out who she is.
(b) He can call the authorities to track her down.
(c) He can ask some friends if they know her.
(d) He can write her a letter.

3. What does the Bhagavata tell Hayavadana the goddess he suggests he see is famous for?
(a) Being sleepy when devotees arrive.
(b) Being ever awake to the call of devotees.
(c) Dazzling devotees with her beauty.
(d) Being wicked until you get to know her.

4. How many times does Kapila tell Devadatta he has seen him fall in love in the past two years?
(a) 1.
(b) 15.
(c) 150.
(d) 4.

5. What does the Bhagavata ask Hayavadana when he realizes his head is actually real?
(a) He asks if he is a god.
(b) He asks what rishi cursed him.
(c) He asks him to leave at once.
(d) He asks what kind of monster he is.

Short Answer Questions

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

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

3. As they prepare for their trip to Ujjain, what does Devadatta tell Padmini she will do as soon as Kapila arrives?

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

5. Which goddess does the Bhagavata suggest Hayavada see?

(see the answer key)

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