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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who is Sukracharya's daughter in Yayati?
(a) Sukracharya.
(b) Kacha.
(c) Devayani.
(d) Brihaspati.

2. What in Sanskrit refers to the foremost poet or fountainhead of poetry?
(a) Chidira Locaka.
(b) Kavi Chidira.
(c) Adi Kavi.
(d) Locaka Adi.

3. What does the king put on the scale to offer the hawk eventually in Sibi?
(a) His son.
(b) His body.
(c) Gold.
(d) His wife.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. In what kingdom is Nala befriended by the king?

2. How long does Chedi go to sit in seclusion and meditation before emerging to battle the sage in Viswamitra?

3. Who tells Savitri that she should not marry the man she desires because he can see the future?

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

5. What messenger does Nala send to a beautiful princess in Nala?

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