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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. Who is Sukracharya's daughter in Yayati?
(a) Devayani.
(b) Sukracharya.
(c) Kacha.
(d) Brihaspati.

2. What female does Brahma create to enrich the universe in Manmata?
(a) Sandhya.
(b) Devayani.
(c) Devi.
(d) Sabala.

3. What word means buffalo in Sanskrit?
(a) Maruka.
(b) Sunayana.
(c) Sudarzana.
(d) Mahisha.

4. Whom does Brahma offer to Manmata for marriage?
(a) Rufar.
(b) Rati.
(c) Tarib.
(d) Tari.

5. What god is referred to as the protector in Devi?
(a) Vishnu.
(b) Dattatreya.
(c) Shiva.
(d) Indra.

Short Answer Questions

1. What weapon of Vasishta's repels all attacks in Viswamitra?

2. The storyteller in Devi concludes by saying that whoever recites this prayer of thanksgiving on _________ will find protection from evil.

3. What does the goddess Devi wear?

4. Vasishta explains to the king that his strength comes from where in Viswamitra?

5. When she returns to the forest to check on her husband's progress, Chudala finds Sikhi-Dhvaja emaciated and ___________.

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