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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. 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 Perfection.
(d) Success and Perseverance.

2. 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.”

3. What is Kapila wearing on his face when he first enters the stage?
(a) A dark mask.
(b) A horse head.
(c) A helmet.
(d) A mask of Ganesh.

4. What is the name of the flowering tree Devadatta, Padmini, and Kapila see when they stop on their way to Ujjain?
(a) The Weeping Wive’s Willow.
(b) The Sacred Lady’s Fig.
(c) The Breathtaking Beauty’s Banyan.
(d) The Fortunate Lady’s Flower.

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

6. What reason does Devadatta give Padmini for his concern over their trip to Ujjain?
(a) He tells her he worries she will run away with Kapila.
(b) He worries he will not have time to read and write.
(c) He worries she should not travel while pregnant.
(d) He worries they will spend too much money.

7. Where does Kapila sit when Devadatta calls him back so he can tell him about the woman he now loves?
(a) The table.
(b) The floor.
(c) He remains standing.
(d) The chair.

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

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

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

11. 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 Araby.
(c) The Prince of Ganesha.
(d) The Prince of Vighneshwara.

12. As they prepare for their trip to Ujjain, what does Devadatta tell Padmini she will do as soon as Kapila arrives?
(a) Act rude to Kapila.
(b) Ignore Kapila.
(c) Annoy Kapila.
(d) Drool over Kapila.

13. Who answers the door when Kapila knocks at the house on Pavana Veethi street?
(a) Devadatta.
(b) Padmini.
(c) Pavana.
(d) Hayavadana.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. In what city does the Bhagavata begin his story?

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

3. What does Devadatta tell Kapila he wishes his new love would agree to be?

4. What is Hayavadana doing when his face is exposed in Act I?

5. Which of the heroes is lauded for his physical prowess?

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