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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Act I: Pages 1-10.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In what city does the Bhagavata begin his story?
(a) Vidyasagara.
(b) Vighneshwara.
(c) Ganesha.
(d) Dharmapura.

2. Who is the author of Hayavadana?
(a) Bhagavata.
(b) Devadatta Kapila.
(c) Girish Karnad.
(d) Girish Kapila.

3. What is the name of the hero of the story introduced in Act I who is the son of Brahmin Vidyasagara?
(a) Kapila.
(b) Devadatta.
(c) Nata.
(d) Ganesha.

4. What is the Prince riding when Hayavanda’s mother sees him?
(a) A black stallion.
(b) An elephant.
(c) A camel.
(d) A white stallion.

5. Who does the King decide Hayavadan’s mother will marry according to his story in Act I?
(a) The Prince of Araby.
(b) The Prince of Dharampura.
(c) The Prince of Vighneshwara.
(d) The Prince of Ganesha.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Who does Hayavadana ask for help to rid himself of his head?

3. Who sits at the table with the musicians stage right at the start of Hayavadana?

4. Who was Hayavadana’s mother?

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

(see the answer key)

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