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

2. What does the goddess Devi ride upon?
(a) A giraffe.
(b) A buffalo.
(c) A lion.
(d) An elephant.

3. What word refers to pleasure and enjoyment in Sanskrit?
(a) Naama.
(b) Bhoga.
(c) Kuzala.
(d) Krodha.

4. What ruler of the gods does Mahisha taunt endlessly in Devi?
(a) Indra.
(b) Dattatreya.
(c) Shiva.
(d) Vishnu.

5. Who is the presiding god of wisdom and acumen in Yayati?
(a) Devayani.
(b) Sukracharya.
(c) Brihaspati.
(d) Kacha.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Who do the asuras cut into bits and feed to wolves and dogs in Yayati?

3. What is the Storyteller also known as?

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

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

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