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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. What sage does Kumbha claim put a curse on him in Chudala?
(a) Durvasa.
(b) Danu.
(c) Dharma.
(d) Dakshayani.

2. What mountain gets in Ravana's way when riding home after vanquishing his brother's lands?
(a) The Kapilash mountain.
(b) The Kailas mountain.
(c) The Kalanag mountain.
(d) The Kangyatse mountain.

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

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

5. At the end of Chudala, Sikhi-Dhvaja and Chudala return to their kingdom to rule in peace and happiness for how many years?
(a) 100.
(b) 50.
(c) 10,000.
(d) 35.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who rules the country in Sikhi-Dhvaja's absence?

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

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

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

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

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