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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. 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.

3. 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.

4. 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 lost his pen.
(d) He says he has become overwhelmed by the blank page.

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

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

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

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

9. What does the Bhagavata ask Hayavadana when he realizes his head is actually real?
(a) He asks what rishi cursed him.
(b) He asks if he is a god.
(c) He asks him to leave at once.
(d) He asks what kind of monster he is.

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

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

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

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

14. What does the Bhagavata tell the audience about Padmini’s father?
(a) He is poor.
(b) He is the leading merchant of Dharampura.
(c) He is a tyrant.
(d) He died long ago.

15. 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 felt Devadatta would be disappointed if they did not go.
(c) She said she was getting stir crazy in the house.
(d) She felt it was the last trip they might have before their baby comes.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Devadatta not respond to Kapila when he begins to speak to him?

2. What does Padmini say about Kapila’s cart driving while they are on their way to Ujjain?

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

4. Why does Kapila find Devadatta’s lack of confidence unbelievable when it comes to his chances with his new love?

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

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