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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. How does the audience know that Kapila has heard Devadatta’s story before?
(a) Because Kapila draws a picture of a woman exactly as Devadatta has described.
(b) Because Kapila sticks his fingers in his ears and says, “Blah, blah, blah, I’ve heard this all before.”
(c) Because Kapila silently mouths the words as Devadatta speaks.
(d) Because Kapila joins in Devadatta’s description verbatim.

3. What was the girl bathed in in the song the Bhagavata sings to introduce the story of Devadatta and Kapila?
(a) Flowers.
(b) Blood.
(c) Perfume.
(d) A waterfall.

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

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

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

7. What does the Bhagavata tell Hayavadana the goddess he suggests he see is famous for?
(a) Being ever awake to the call of devotees.
(b) Dazzling devotees with her beauty.
(c) Being wicked until you get to know her.
(d) Being sleepy when devotees arrive.

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

9. How many times does Kapila tell Devadatta he has seen him fall in love in the past two years?
(a) 150.
(b) 15.
(c) 1.
(d) 4.

10. Where does the Bhagavata suggest Hayavadana go to help with his problem?
(a) Kapila.
(b) Banaras.
(c) Vighenshwara.
(d) Dharmapura.

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

12. 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) Strength.
(b) Fertility.
(c) The colors worn at funerals.
(d) The marks of marriage a woman puts on.

13. What does Kapila tell Devadatt all the parents in the city wish when they are discussing his new romantic interest?
(a) That their daughters would marry Kapila.
(b) That their daughters could marry Devadatta.
(c) That Devadatta would stay away from their daughters.
(d) That their daughters would marry someone outside the city.

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

15. What does the Bhagavata call the actor who frantically runs on stage in Act I?
(a) Kapila.
(b) Nata.
(c) Devadatta.
(d) Hayavadana.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Kapila say he can do to help his friend find his love?

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

3. How does Kapila feel when Devadatta calls him back so he can tell him about this new woman?

4. What does the Bhagavata say Ganesha is lord and master of in Act I?

5. What does the Bhagavata ask Hayavadana when he realizes his head is actually real?

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