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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. How many times does Kapila tell Devadatta he has seen him fall in love in the past two years?

2. What unusual physical trait is discovered when the veil is pulled from Hayavadana’s face?

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

4. What sole object is center stage when the play Havadana begins?

5. Who answers the door when Kapila knocks at the house on Pavana Veethi street?

Short Essay Questions

1. How does The Bhagavata describe Devadatta at the beginning of the play?

2. What does the Bhagavata ask to happen before the performance after he sings Ganesh’s praise?

3. What does the Bhagavata tell Hayavadana about the Goddess Kali in Act I?

4. What does Hayavadana tell about who his mother married?

5. How does Kapila offer to help Devadatta find his love?

6. How does The Bhagavata describe Kapila 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. How is Ganesh’s mask used at the beginning of the play?

9. What does Kapila do or say that suggests Devadatta has fallen in love many times before?

10. How does Padmini compare Kapila’s cart driving to Devadatta’s while Kapila drives them to Ujjain?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Write an essay explaining the significance of the title of Hayavadana. How does the title support the overall narrative tone and theme of the play?

Essay Topic 2

Write an essay analyzing the ending of Hayavadana. How do you think this ending reflects the themes of freedom, friendship, or survival?

Essay Topic 3

Write an essay describing the author’s narrative tone and writing style. Use examples from the text as evidence for your argument.

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