1. After the Princess refused to go with her husband unless he was a horse, how was she cursed?
(a) She was turned into a horse statue.
(b) She was turned into a horse.
(c) Her head was replaced with a horse’s head.
(d) She was given a half-horse child.

2. 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 says they should be heading out for their trip.
(b) Padmini yells that Kapila should get out.
(c) Padmini tells Kapila they want to go on the trip without him.
(d) Padmini tells them to go out and have fun.

3. What does the Bhagavata say Ganesha is lord and master of in Act I?
(a) Success and Perfection.
(b) Success and Perseverance.
(c) Hope and Beauty.
(d) Beauty and Perfection.

4. Where does Nata suggest Hayavadana go to rid himself of his head?
(a) Mount Chitkaroot.
(b) Banaras.
(c) Rameshwar.
(d) Dharampura.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Devadatta do once he arrives at the temple, after apologizing to the goddess for forgetting the promise he made in exchange for Padmini’s love?

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

3. What does Devadatta say he will do when Kapila suggests they go see the temples before going to Ujjain?

4. Why does Padmini tell Devadatta he should avoid showing off his new physical prowess too much?

5. In the story the Bhagavata sings, he says that two men took off what?

(see the answer key)

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