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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 deity is referred to as the creator god in the stories?
(a) Brahma.
(b) Garuda.
(c) Ranganatha.
(d) Nookambika.

2. What messenger does Nala send to a beautiful princess in Nala?
(a) A pigeon.
(b) A swan.
(c) A horse.
(d) A monkey.

3. What extinguishes the fire which Harischandra and his wife attempt to kill themselves in?
(a) Rain.
(b) Snow.
(c) Flowers.
(d) Wind.

4. Where was R. K. Narayan born?
(a) Madras.
(b) Cuddapah.
(c) Ratlam.
(d) Ajmer.

5. The one commendable thing Ravana does in his life is marry whom?
(a) Hanuman.
(b) Mandodari.
(c) Indrajit.
(d) Nandi.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does the serpent's venom do to Nala?

2. What nickname did R. K. Narayan's grandmother give him?

3. What turns into the god of fire in Sibi?

4. Who makes it his mission to cause Harischandra to fail?

5. What form does Mahisha take to meet the goddess Devi?

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