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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 do the asuras cut into bits and feed to wolves and dogs in Yayati?
(a) Devayani.
(b) Sukracharya.
(c) Kacha.
(d) Brihaspati.

2. How many men accompany the king when he meets a sage in Viswamitra?
(a) 1,000.
(b) 100,000.
(c) 10,000.
(d) 100.

3. What is the name of the young male aspic Chudala disguises herself as to appear to her husband?
(a) Kumbha.
(b) Kacha.
(c) Chudala.
(d) Lavana.

4. How many arms does the goddess Devi have?
(a) 18.
(b) 6.
(c) 2.
(d) 12.

5. The storyteller in Devi concludes by saying that whoever recites this prayer of thanksgiving on _________ will find protection from evil.
(a) Saturday.
(b) Friday.
(c) Wednesday.
(d) Thursday.

Short Answer Questions

1. At the end of Chudala, Sikhi-Dhvaja and Chudala return to their kingdom to rule in peace and happiness for how many years?

2. Where does Sikhi-Dhvaja go to meditate in Chudala?

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

4. Viswamitra decides to create his own heaven and universe, and makes it upside-down so __________ will feel right-side up.

5. What does Chedi tell the Ultimate God he wants to wield in Viswamitra?

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