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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 to the audience to indicate Devadatta may feel differently about his new love than the previous 15?

2. What is the name of the hero of the story introduced in Act I who is the son of Brahmin Vidyasagara?

3. What does the Bhagavata tell Hayavadana the goddess he suggests he see is famous for?

4. What off-stage noise interrupts the Bhagavata’s story in Act I?

5. What does the Bhagavata call the actor who frantically runs on stage in Act I?

Short Essay Questions

1. What does the Bhagavata ask Hayavadana when he learns that his head is real and not a mask?

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

3. What happens when the Bhagavata sees Hayavanda behind the curtain with the body of a man and the head of a horse?

4. What happens when Kapila, Devadatta, and Padmini stop near the Fortunate Flower Tree?

5. Why is Devadatta distracted when Kapila tries to tell him about the wrestling match Devadatta missed the night before?

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

7. After Hayavadana and Nata leave, how does the Bhagavata begin his story of Devadatta’s and Kapila?

8. What does the Bhagavata say he thinks perhaps Ganesh’s appearance is to signify?

9. What does Devadatta say he is willing to do if the woman he loves would marry him?

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Write an essay analyzing the role of sexuality in the play. Consider Padmini’s attraction to both men and her behavior as a result. Consider also that Padmini is a married, pregnant woman and discuss the commentary the author may be trying to make about sexuality.

Essay Topic 2

Write an essay analyzing the play Hayavadan’s commentary on gender roles. In what ways do the character conform to gender stereotypes of the time and in what ways do they go against these stereotypes?

Essay Topic 3

Describe the ways in which Devadatta’s tone changes throughout the play. Use specific adjectives and examples from the text to indicate when his tone is positive or negative.

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