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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How long is Harischandra given to pay the fee to the old man in the forest?
(a) 20 days.
(b) 45 days.
(c) 60 days.
(d) 30 days.

2. The name Shakuntala means "one who was brought up in the forest by" what creature?
(a) Snakes.
(b) Dogs.
(c) Fish.
(d) Birds.

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

4. Who is referred to as the god of air, rain, and ocean in Nala?
(a) Vayu.
(b) Vamana.
(c) Varuna.
(d) Vasu.

5. How many deaths does the hawk tell King Sibi he will have on his conscience if he doesn't hand over the prey?
(a) 4.
(b) 3.
(c) 5.
(d) 6.

Short Answer Questions

1. Mahisha intends to make the goddess Devi __________.

2. With whom does Kovalan have an affair with in The Mispaired Anklet?

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

4. Ravana is first known by what name?

5. What sage does Kumbha claim put a curse on him in Chudala?

(see the answer key)

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