Hayavadana (Play) Test | Mid-Book Test - Easy

Girish Karnad
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Hayavadana (Play) Test | Mid-Book Test - Easy

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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. What reason does Padmnini give to Devadatta for changing her mind about their trip to Ujjain?
(a) She said Kapila looked so sad she could not bear it.
(b) She said she was getting stir crazy in the house.
(c) She felt it was the last trip they might have before their baby comes.
(d) She said she felt Devadatta would be disappointed if they did not go.

3. What does Padmini do after Kapila tells her Devadatta is in love with her?
(a) She says she has no interest in love.
(b) She runs off and calls to her mother.
(c) She hugs Kapila and tells him she loves him.
(d) She slams the door in his face.

4. What strange thing does Padmini tell Kapila happened on her street the previous night?
(a) An unusual parade came through.
(b) Someone knocked on everyone’s door and ran off before they answered.
(c) A man stood outside her house for two hours.
(d) There was an earthquake.

5. How long after Devadatta met his new love did he tell Kapila about her?
(a) Two days.
(b) One week.
(c) One day.
(d) One hour.

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

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

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

9. In the story the Bhagavata sings, he says that two men took off what?
(a) Their dhotis.
(b) Their heads.
(c) Their shirts.
(d) Their bodies.

10. What do Devadatta and Padmini decide to do regarding their trip to Ujjain before Kapila shows up at their house?
(a) Padmini with stay home and Devadatta and Kapila will go.
(b) Extend the trip.
(c) Cancel the trip.
(d) Go to Ujjain before Kapila gets to their house.

11. How does Devadatta react to Kapila when he comments that he must be thinking about a girl?
(a) He storms away in anger.
(b) He becomes irritated.
(c) He ignores him.
(d) He laughs.

12. Who did the Princess and her husband leave behind?
(a) Hayavadana.
(b) Devadatta.
(c) The Bhagavata.
(d) Their parents.

13. Who sits at the table with the musicians stage right at the start of Hayavadana?
(a) Hayavadana.
(b) Bhagavata.
(c) Nata.
(d) Ganesha.

14. Why does Devadatta tell Kapila it does not matter if his love has a name?
(a) He says any name would not do her beauty justice.
(b) He says she is not meant of the likes of him.
(c) He says he has no use for names.
(d) He says he would never remember her name because her beauty would make him forget.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Devadatta say the woman he falls in love with became “in one appearance” (14)?

2. As Devadatta is explaining to Kapila why they are not going to Ujjain, what does Padmini come in saying that surprises them both?

3. What does the Bhagavata tell the audience about Padmini’s father?

4. What do Devadatta and Padmini both say about Kapila as they watch him climb the tree to get flowers for Padmini?

5. Which goddess does the Bhagavata suggest Hayavada see?

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