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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

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

2. Who does the King decide Hayavadan’s mother will marry according to his story in Act I?
(a) The Prince of Dharampura.
(b) The Prince of Ganesha.
(c) The Prince of Araby.
(d) The Prince of Vighneshwara.

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

4. Who enters first after the Bhagavata completes his song to introduce his story to the audience?
(a) Hayavadana.
(b) Devadatta.
(c) Nata.
(d) Kapila.

5. How does the audience know that Kapila has heard Devadatta’s story before?
(a) Because Kapila joins in Devadatta’s description verbatim.
(b) Because Kapila draws a picture of a woman exactly as Devadatta has described.
(c) Because Kapila sticks his fingers in his ears and says, “Blah, blah, blah, I’ve heard this all before.”
(d) Because Kapila silently mouths the words as Devadatta speaks.

6. Where does Devadatta first sit when Kapila joins him to hear about his new love?
(a) He stands before him.
(b) He remains in the chair.
(c) He sits on the table.
(d) Beside Kapila on the floor.

7. What does Kapila say to the audience to indicate Devadatta may feel differently about his new love than the previous 15?
(a) “First time for everything.”
(b) “This is new.”
(c) “How unusual.”
(d) “Haven’t heard that one before.”

8. What does Kapila say to the audience after Devadatta offers to sacrifice his arms and head to the gods?
(a) He says his friend has gone mad.
(b) He apologizes for Devadatta’s insanity.
(c) He apologizes for the gruesome content of his friend’s speech.
(d) He says this must be serious, for Devadatta has not behaved this way before.

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

10. What mask is placed on the chair in the opening scene of Act I in Hayavadana?
(a) Hayavadana.
(b) Dharmapura.
(c) The Bhagavata.
(d) Ganesha.

11. Who did Nata see talking to him when he stopped on the way to the play?
(a) An old woman.
(b) A chicken.
(c) A horse.
(d) An officer.

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

13. Why does Devadatta not respond to Kapila when he begins to speak to him?
(a) He is reading.
(b) He is deep in thought.
(c) He has a hearing problem.
(d) He is writing.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Where did Devadatta first see his new love interest?

3. What do Devadatta and Padmini decide to do regarding their trip to Ujjain before Kapila shows up at their house?

4. What does Devadatta first suggest Kapila do because his is annoying him in Act I?

5. After Hayavadana leaves to see the goddess, the Bhagavata begins his story about two friend who forgot themselves after seeing whom?

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