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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Two; Devi, Viswamitra, Manmata.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Vasishta explains to the king that his strength comes from where in Viswamitra?
(a) His food.
(b) Inside himself.
(c) His spirit.
(d) His training.

2. Chudala, disguised as a young male aspic, tells Sikhi-Dhvaja that renouncing one's external possessions is not enough. He must also cultivate a detachment that will render him unaffected by __________.
(a) Love and fear.
(b) Good and evil, pain, pleasure, loss, and gain.
(c) Love and hatred.
(d) Sensual pleasures.

3. What Sanskrit word refers to a "seer" to whom the Vedas were "originally revealed" through states of higher consciousness?
(a) Aagatavaan.
(b) Rishi.
(c) Ekaakii.
(d) Etaavaan.

4. How many sons is the king borne by his wife in the magical land in Lavana?
(a) Three.
(b) Four.
(c) Two.
(d) One.

5. Who is referred to as the Ultimate God in Viswamitra?
(a) Rishi.
(b) Sabala.
(c) Sandhya.
(d) Iswara.

Short Answer Questions

1. The magician in Lavana claims to use nothing but _______ for his magic.

2. How long does Chedi go to sit in seclusion and meditation before emerging to battle the sage in Viswamitra?

3. What is the name of the young male aspic Chudala disguises herself as to appear to her husband?

4. Manmata is the god of ______________.

5. Manmata asks Brahma if he may test his strength by sending out his __________.

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