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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. As they prepare for their trip to Ujjain, what does Devadatta tell Padmini she will do as soon as Kapila arrives?
(a) Act rude to Kapila.
(b) Ignore Kapila.
(c) Annoy Kapila.
(d) Drool over Kapila.

2. What mask is placed on the chair in the opening scene of Act I in Hayavadana?
(a) The Bhagavata.
(b) Ganesha.
(c) Dharmapura.
(d) Hayavadana.

3. What does Devadatta first suggest Kapila do because his is annoying him in Act I?
(a) Go away and leave him alone.
(b) Sit down and listen.
(c) Get a girlfriend of his own.
(d) Stop talking so much.

4. What does Devadatta wonder if his new love will become his “disciple” (15) in?
(a) Poetry.
(b) Religion.
(c) Life.
(d) Love.

5. What does Hayavadana say to Nata and the Bhagavata’s first suggestions regarding where to go to rid himself of his head?
(a) He asks them to go with him.
(b) He says he has never heard of such places.
(c) He says he has been there and tried everything.
(d) He says he will go at once.

6. Who is exposed behind the curtain when Nata runs back on stage yelling “It’s coming!” (2)?
(a) Devadatta.
(b) Hayavadana.
(c) Kapila.
(d) Ganesha.

7. Where does Devadatta sit when he enters the stage for the first time?
(a) The floor.
(b) The table.
(c) The chair.
(d) He remains standing.

8. Who was Hayavadana’s mother?
(a) The Princess of Karnataka.
(b) The Princess of Vighneshwara.
(c) The Princess of Dharampura.
(d) The Princess of Ganesha.

9. What does Devadatta tell Kapila he wishes his new love would agree to be?
(a) His girlfriend.
(b) His date to the dance.
(c) His muse.
(d) His partner in crime.

10. What does the Bhagavata say Ganesha is lord and master of in Act I?
(a) Hope and Beauty.
(b) Success and Perfection.
(c) Beauty and Perfection.
(d) Success and Perseverance.

11. What does Kapila say to the audience after Devadatta offers to sacrifice his arms and head to the gods?
(a) He apologizes for the gruesome content of his friend’s speech.
(b) He says his friend has gone mad.
(c) He apologizes for Devadatta’s insanity.
(d) He says this must be serious, for Devadatta has not behaved this way before.

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

13. After 15 years of marriage, who does the Princess find has replaced her husband?
(a) A Celestial Being.
(b) Flower petals.
(c) The Bhagavata.
(d) A horse.

14. What does Kapila tell Devadatt all the parents in the city wish when they are discussing his new romantic interest?
(a) That their daughters could marry Devadatta.
(b) That Devadatta would stay away from their daughters.
(c) That their daughters would marry Kapila.
(d) That their daughters would marry someone outside the city.

15. What off-stage noise interrupts the Bhagavata’s story in Act I?
(a) Clapping.
(b) Laughter.
(c) A scream.
(d) They musicians setting up.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who does Kapila ask to speak with when he arrives at the home of Devadatta’s love interest?

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

3. What reason does Padmnini give to Devadatta for changing her mind about their trip to Ujjain?

4. What strange thing does Padmini tell Kapila happened on her street the previous night?

5. What reason does Devadatta give Padmini for his concern over their trip to Ujjain?

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