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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. The storyteller in Devi concludes by saying that whoever recites this prayer of thanksgiving on _________ will find protection from evil.
(a) Friday.
(b) Thursday.
(c) Saturday.
(d) Wednesday.

2. Lavana insists that ____________ leave to go make their own way.
(a) His eldest 2 sons.
(b) His youngest 2 sons.
(c) His eldest 3 sons.
(d) His youngest 3 sons.

3. Whose ambition it is to enter heaven in his earthly form in Viswamitra?
(a) Lavana.
(b) Chedi.
(c) Trisanku.
(d) Indra.

4. What sage invites the king and his men to come in and dine with him in Viswamitra?
(a) Chedi.
(b) Vasishta.
(c) Sabala.
(d) Iswara.

5. The Sanjivini mantra is an incantation that can _____________.
(a) Heal the sick.
(b) Bring the dead back to life.
(c) Make it rain.
(d) Ensure bountiful crops.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. At the end of Chudala, Sikhi-Dhvaja and Chudala return to their kingdom to rule in peace and happiness for how many years?

3. Who is referred to as the Ultimate God in Viswamitra?

4. The goddess Devi sends word that she wants Mahisha to either come and face her, or return where?

5. Chudala, disguised as a young male aspic, tells Sikhi-Dhvaja that renouncing one's external possessions is not enough. He must also cultivate a detachment that will render him unaffected by __________.

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