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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 is Kapila wearing on his face when he first enters the stage?
2. What does Hayavadana say to Nata and the Bhagavata’s first suggestions regarding where to go to rid himself of his head?
3. What does Kapila tell Devadatt all the parents in the city wish when they are discussing his new romantic interest?
4. What is the one detail Devadatta recalls of his love interest's house?
5. What do Devadatta and Padmini decide to do regarding their trip to Ujjain before Kapila shows up at their house?
Short Essay Questions
1. What happened to Hayavadana’s mother when she refused to go to the Heavenly Abode with the Celestial Being?
2. What does the Bhagavata order Nata to do after he tells him what he saw on his way to the performance when he stopped to relieve himself?
3. What does the Bhagavata ask to happen before the performance after he sings Ganesh’s praise?
4. What does the Bhagavata tell Hayavadana about the Goddess Kali in Act I?
5. Which Goddess does the Bhagavata suggest Hayavada go to remove his horse head?
6. How does The Bhagavata describe Devadatta at the beginning of the play?
7. How does The Bhagavata describe Kapila at the beginning of the play?
8. How does Padmini compare Kapila’s cart driving to Devadatta’s while Kapila drives them to Ujjain?
9. What does Hayavadana tell about who his mother married?
10. What happens when Kapila, Devadatta, and Padmini stop near the Fortunate Flower Tree?
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
Write an essay analyzing the ending of Hayavadana. How do you think this ending reflects the themes of freedom, friendship, or survival?
Essay Topic 2
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 3
Describe the ways in which Kapila’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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