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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Five; Harischandra, Sibi.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What weapon of Vasishta's repels all attacks in Viswamitra?
(a) His sword.
(b) His staff.
(c) His bow.
(d) His knife.

2. Who rules the country in Sikhi-Dhvaja's absence?
(a) Lavana.
(b) Chudala.
(c) Sikhi-Dhvaja
(d) Kumbha.

3. What scholar, after completing his studies, is returning home when he is confronted by a robber in Valmiki?
(a) Shubhang.
(b) Saatvik.
(c) Sankha.
(d) Shambhu.

4. What Sanskrit word refers to a "seer" to whom the Vedas were "originally revealed" through states of higher consciousness?
(a) Aagatavaan.
(b) Ekaakii.
(c) Etaavaan.
(d) Rishi.

5. What great sage is master of the Sanjivini mantra in Yayati?
(a) Sukracharya.
(b) Kacha.
(c) Devayani.
(d) Brihaspati.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. To what goddess does Asvapati pray for a child?

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

4. Where was R. K. Narayan born?

5. In the magical kingdom in Lavana, the king's father-in-law is _______________.

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