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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is the name of the hero of the story introduced in Act I who is the son of Lohita, an iron-Smith?
(a) Kapila.
(b) Devadatta.
(c) Nata.
(d) Ganesha.

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

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

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

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

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

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

8. Who enters second after the Bhagavata completes his song which introduces the story?
(a) Devadatta.
(b) Nata.
(c) Kapila.
(d) Hayavadana.

9. What unusual physical trait is discovered when the veil is pulled from Hayavadana’s face?
(a) He has warts on his face.
(b) He has the head of a horse.
(c) He has a very long nose.
(d) He has feathers.

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

11. In what city does the Bhagavata begin his story?
(a) Vidyasagara.
(b) Dharmapura.
(c) Vighneshwara.
(d) Ganesha.

12. What does Hayavadana say to Nata and the Bhagavata’s first suggestions regarding where to go to rid himself of his head?
(a) He says he has been there and tried everything.
(b) He says he has never heard of such places.
(c) He asks them to go with him.
(d) He says he will go at once.

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

14. Why does Devadatta wonder if Kapila is the right person to help him find his love after Kapila has already gone?
(a) He think he might not be smart enough.
(b) He worries he will steal her away.
(c) He thinks he may be too rough for the job.
(d) He thinks he might get lost.

15. What does Kapila say he can do to help his friend find his love?
(a) He can call the authorities to track her down.
(b) He can write her a letter.
(c) He can find her house and find out who she is.
(d) He can ask some friends if they know her.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Who did the Princess and her husband leave behind?

3. Who is the author of Hayavadana?

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

5. How does Kapila act when he first sees the woman Devadatta has fallen in love with?

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