1. In Viswamitra, Sabala does not want to leave her sage and asks that she be allowed to create men to ________.
(a) Fight off the king's soldiers.
(b) Cater to her.
(c) Kill the king.
(d) Marry her.

2. With what does Devi sever Mahisha's head in Devi?
(a) A throwing star.
(b) A discus.
(c) A lightning bolt.
(d) A sword.

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

4. Which of Ravana's sons does he send to attack a giant monkey?
(a) Vibhishana.
(b) Hanuman.
(c) Kubera.
(d) Indrajit.

5. What are the anti-gods known as in Yayati?
(a) Asuras.
(b) Bhoga.
(c) Mahisha.
(d) Guru.

Short Answer Questions

1. 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 __________.

2. What ruler of the gods does Mahisha taunt endlessly in Devi?

3. What Sanskrit word refers to a "seer" to whom the Vedas were "originally revealed" through states of higher consciousness?

4. Manmata asks Brahma if he may test his strength by sending out his __________.

5. How many men accompany the king when he meets a sage in Viswamitra?

(see the answer key)

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