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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Two; Devi, Viswamitra, Manmata.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who appears to Sikhi-Dhvaia and tells him that since he has achieved such spiritual enlightenment, there is no reason why he should not join in his world of unending pleasure and delight?
(a) Indilayappan.
(b) Indra.
(c) Ugratara.
(d) Ushas.

2. What is the Storyteller also known as?
(a) The Pandit.
(b) The Philanthropist.
(c) The Pundit.
(d) The Pugilist.

3. Who is the presiding god of wisdom and acumen in Yayati?
(a) Sukracharya.
(b) Brihaspati.
(c) Kacha.
(d) Devayani.

4. What does Lavana find himself alone with, which he cannot chase or tame in Lavana?
(a) A wolf.
(b) A black dog.
(c) A gray horse.
(d) A black horse.

5. Every demon, according to the storyteller, seeks what in Devi?
(a) Immortality.
(b) Souls.
(c) The innocent.
(d) Blood.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does the goddess Devi wield in each arm?

2. Vasishta explains to the king that his strength comes from where in Viswamitra?

3. In Viswamitra, the mightiest of the kingly race is a king named __________.

4. In Viswamitra, Sabala does not want to leave her sage and asks that she be allowed to create men to ________.

5. What sage invites the king and his men to come in and dine with him in Viswamitra?

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