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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Four; Nala, Savitri, The Mispaired Anklet, Shakuntala.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. In Viswamitra, the mightiest of the kingly race is a king named __________.
(a) Vishnu.
(b) Chedi.
(c) Brahma.
(d) Vasishta.

3. Who is Ravana's sister that enters his chamber claiming that Rama has attacked her?
(a) Vedavati.
(b) Kunthi.
(c) Sita.
(d) Soorpanakha.

4. Who is dragged by his tail on fire through Ravana's city?
(a) Jumadi.
(b) Hanuman.
(c) Hari.
(d) Jagannath.

5. In the story Devi, Mahisha claims that no woman has weapons other than ______________.
(a) Her eyes and her brain.
(b) Her eyes and her curves.
(c) Her curves and her eyes.
(d) Her brain and her hands.

Short Answer Questions

1. Whom do the gods decide to sent into the realm of the demon king Vrishaparva, to study as Sukracharya's pupil in Yayati?

2. What is the name of the young male aspic Chudala disguises herself as to appear to her husband?

3. Shiva's assistant curses Ravana and tells him that _______ will bring about his demise.

4. The one commendable thing Ravana does in his life is marry whom?

5. In what seacoast town does The Mispaired Anklet begin?

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