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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Three; Ravana, Valmiki, Draupadi.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Whom do the gods decide to sent into the realm of the demon king Vrishaparva, to study as Sukracharya's pupil in Yayati?
(a) Devayani.
(b) Sukracharya.
(c) Brihaspati.
(d) Kacha.

2. To what two sons of Rama's does Valmiki pass along the Ramayana?
(a) Thenappan and Firdaus.
(b) Nimish and Timirbaran.
(c) Wajidali and Pavanaj.
(d) Kusa and Lava.

3. What step-brother of Ravana's is a man of great respectability because of his tapas?
(a) Nandi.
(b) Dasagreeva.
(c) Soorpanakha.
(d) Kubera.

4. What are the anti-gods known as in Yayati?
(a) Mahisha.
(b) Asuras.
(c) Bhoga.
(d) Guru.

5. What does Brahma grant to Ravana for his penance?
(a) Infinite knowledge.
(b) Three wishes.
(c) Indestructibilty.
(d) Great wealth.

Short Answer Questions

1. When the king awakens in Lavana, how long has he been asleep?

2. What great sage is master of the Sanjivini mantra in Yayati?

3. Whose ambition it is to enter heaven in his earthly form in Viswamitra?

4. How many heads did Ravana have at birth?

5. What does the goddess Devi wear?

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