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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How does Kapila act when he first sees the woman Devadatta has fallen in love with?
(a) He runs away afraid.
(b) He quickly tells her about Devadatta.
(c) He stares in awe of her beauty.
(d) He is rude to her.

2. Which goddess does the Bhagavata suggest Hayavada see?
(a) Ganesha.
(b) Kali.
(c) Chitrakoot.
(d) Karnataka.

3. What does Devadatta wonder if his new love will become his “disciple” (15) in?
(a) Life.
(b) Love.
(c) Poetry.
(d) Religion.

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

5. What does Kapila ask Devadatta when he sees he is not listening to him in Act I?
(a) What girl is on his mind now.
(b) If he can stop reading and listen.
(c) If he is mad at Kapila.
(d) If he can hear him.

6. Who does Hayavadana ask for help to rid himself of his head?
(a) The Bhagavata.
(b) The Princess.
(c) Nata.
(d) Devadatta.

7. Where does Devadatta say he must “stand and do penance” (14)?
(a) Pavana Kali.
(b) Pavana Vishti.
(c) Pavana Veethi.
(d) Pavana Rudra.

8. Where does Devadatta sit when he enters the stage for the first time?
(a) He remains standing.
(b) The table.
(c) The chair.
(d) The floor.

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

10. After getting the flowers from the tree they saw on their way to Ujjain, what does Kapila tell Padmini the colors on the flowers represent?
(a) The marks of marriage a woman puts on.
(b) The colors worn at funerals.
(c) Fertility.
(d) Strength.

11. What happens between Devadatta and Padmini soon after Kapila visits her?
(a) Devadatta loses interest in her.
(b) They run away together.
(c) They go on a date.
(d) They get married.

12. Why does Devadatta tell Kapila that he cannot just write as Kapila suggested?
(a) He says he cannot write because his hand trembles with longing.
(b) He says he cannot concentrate because he can only think of his love.
(c) He says he has become overwhelmed by the blank page.
(d) He says he has lost his pen.

13. To whom does Devadatta say he would sacrifice his two arms if he could marry his new love interest?
(a) The Goddess Kali.
(b) The Bhagavata.
(c) Lord Rudra.
(d) Ganesha.

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

15. On what mountain is the goddess the Bhagavata urges Hayavadana go see for help with his head?
(a) Kali.
(b) Chitkaroot.
(c) Karnataka.
(d) Dharampura.

Short Answer Questions

1. What did Devadatta do to his love interest after he saw her for the first time?

2. What reason does Padmnini give to Devadatta for changing her mind about their trip to Ujjain?

3. What sole object is center stage when the play Havadana begins?

4. What is the name of the hero of the story introduced in Act I who is the son of Lohita, an iron-Smith?

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

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