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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 question does Devadatta pose at the end of Act I?

2. Kali says that the only reason Padmini told the truth when she found the dead men and wanted to kill herself was because what?

3. What does the Bhagavata suggest the audience do during their ten-minute intermission?

4. Which part of Devadatta does Kapila argue Padmini wants?

5. Who comes out at the end of Act I and repeats Devadatta’s question?

Short Essay Questions

1. What do the dolls see Padmini dreaming about when she falls asleep after singing her baby a lullaby?

2. What does Padmini tell Devadatta after he asks her to prepare lime juice for his guest, and how does Devadatta react?

3. Who do the three friends see to help find a solution to the problem of who Padmini should marry and what solution is offered?

4. What error is made when Kali brings Devadatta and Kapila back to life?

5. After Devadatta and Padmini awake, Devadatta complains his shoulder hurts. Why does it hurst and what does Padmini think of this?

6. After Devadatta moves one of the dolls in search of a book, how do the dolls describe his changed body?

7. What temples does Kapila point out while they are stopped on their way to Ujjain, and how does Devadatta react to hearing these names?

8. What does Padmini do once Devadatta leaves for the Ujjain fair to buy new dolls for the baby?

9. Describe the conversation between Devadatta and Padmini when she suggests they take the baby to the lake.

10. After finding the child’s dolls torn up, where does Padmini suggest Devadatta do and what does she suggest he get while there?

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

Essay Topic 3

Analyze the significance the two dolls have on the play Hayavadana. What is their purpose? What do they add to the story visually, structurally, or thematically?

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