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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.
Short Answer Questions
1. What does Kapila say he can do to help his friend find his love?
2. To whom does Devadatta say he would sacrifice his two arms if he could marry his new love interest?
3. What do Devadatta and Padmini decide to do regarding their trip to Ujjain before Kapila shows up at their house?
4. After Padmini goes inside her house, what does Kapila say she needs, rather than someone like Devadatta?
5. Which of the heroes is described as attractive and intelligent?
Short Essay Questions
1. What does the Bhagavata tell Hayavadana about the Goddess Kali in Act I?
2. What does Devadatta say he is willing to do if the woman he loves would marry him?
3. How does The Bhagavata describe Kapila at the beginning of the play?
4. What does Hayavadana tell about who his mother married?
5. After Hayavadana and Nata leave, how does the Bhagavata begin his story of Devadatta’s and Kapila?
6. How is Ganesh’s mask used at the beginning of the play?
7. What does the Bhagavata ask Hayavadana when he learns that his head is real and not a mask?
8. After Devadatta and Padmini marry, how does Padmini’s behavior around Kapila make Devadatta jealous?
9. How does The Bhagavata describe Devadatta at the beginning of the play?
10. Why is Devadatta distracted when Kapila tries to tell him about the wrestling match Devadatta missed the night before?
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
Describe the ways in which Kapila’s tone changes throughout the play. Use specific adjectives and examples from the text to indicate when his tone is positive or negative.
Essay Topic 2
Write an essay exploring the conflict between body and mind in Hayavadana. Use direct examples from the text to support your viewpoint.
Essay Topic 3
Analyze the role of the child in Hayavadana. Discuss the life he was born into and the changes that took place after his birth. Consider the confusion about which character is his true father.
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