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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Mahisha intends to make the goddess Devi __________.
(a) His queen.
(b) An advisor.
(c) A slave.
(d) His mistress.

2. When did R. K. Narayan die?
(a) 2000.
(b) 1995.
(c) 2001.
(d) 1999.

3. Viswamitra lies in the path of what woman whom he encounters one day while making the rounds of his capital?
(a) Sabita.
(b) Shashi.
(c) Sarayu.
(d) Siddhi.

4. Who is Kovalan married to in The Mispaired Anklet?
(a) Madhavi.
(b) Narada.
(c) Yama.
(d) Kannagi.

5. 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.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who visits Valmiki and tells him the prophecy of a great man, born into the race of Ikshvahus?

2. What ruler of the gods does Mahisha taunt endlessly in Devi?

3. What are the anti-gods known as in Yayati?

4. How many hatchlings does the hawk claim to have waiting for food in Sibi?

5. What bad omen did Kovalan fail to see in front of him at the marketplace in The Mispaired Anklet?

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