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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. In Chudala, what beautiful woman appears and asks Sikhi-Dhvaja to take her as his wife?
(a) Mahavidya.
(b) Meenush.
(c) Mandanika.
(d) Markandeya.

2. Shiva's assistant curses Ravana and tells him that _______ will bring about his demise.
(a) Lightning.
(b) A fire.
(c) A monkey.
(d) A snake.

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

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

5. How long does Chedi go to sit in seclusion and meditation before emerging to battle the sage in Viswamitra?
(a) 10,000 years.
(b) 1,000 years.
(c) 100 years.
(d) 10 years.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Lavana find himself alone with, which he cannot chase or tame in Lavana?

2. What assistant of Shiva's, who is deformed and dwarfish, orders Ravana to cease and desist from moving the mountain?

3. ___________ fills the tree in which Lavana lands.

4. What deity is referred to as the creator god in the stories?

5. What form does Mahisha take to meet the goddess Devi?

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