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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 after Devadatta offers to sacrifice his arms and head to the gods?

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

3. What event does Kapila ask Devadatta why he did not attend the night before?

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

5. What does Devadatta tell Kapila he wishes his new love would agree to be?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

4. How does The Bhagavata describe Kapila at the beginning of the play?

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

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

7. How is Ganesh’s mask used at the beginning of the play?

8. What happened to Hayavadana’s mother when she refused to go to the Heavenly Abode with the Celestial Being?

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

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 significance of the frame story of Hayavanda’s conflict. What does it symbolize in regards to Devadatta, Kapila, and Padmini’s journey?

Essay Topic 2

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 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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