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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Four; Nala, Savitri, The Mispaired Anklet, Shakuntala.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Rama is the incarnation of what god in Valmiki?
(a) Vishnu.
(b) Brahma.
(c) Devi.
(d) Shiva.

2. Where does Viswamitra seek solitude, renounce all speech, and rid himself of anger?
(a) The desert..
(b) The Himalayas.
(c) The Indian Ocean.
(d) The forest.

3. What gods work with Nala's brother to convince him to play a game of dice?
(a) Kannaki and Chandra.
(b) Kali and Dwapara.
(c) Nandni and Vithoba.
(d) Tejaji and Parvati.

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

5. Who is Ravana's sister that enters his chamber claiming that Rama has attacked her?
(a) Soorpanakha.
(b) Vedavati.
(c) Sita.
(d) Kunthi.

Short Answer Questions

1. What god is referred to as the destroyer in Devi?

2. What in Sanskrit refers to the foremost poet or fountainhead of poetry?

3. What half-human, half-cow does Vasishta reveal in Viswamitra?

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

5. Nala leaves Damayanti within sight of _________.

(see the answer key)

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