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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. The goddess Devi sends word that she wants Mahisha to either come and face her, or return where?
(a) The forest.
(b) Home.
(c) To her mother.
(d) The netherworld.

2. What is the woman in the woods carrying to her father in Lavana?
(a) Supplies.
(b) Money.
(c) Wisdom.
(d) Food.

3. Shiva's assistant curses Ravana and tells him that _______ will bring about his demise.
(a) A monkey.
(b) Lightning.
(c) A snake.
(d) A fire.

4. What is the true identity of Siti in Valmiki?
(a) Mahavidya.
(b) Lalitha.
(c) Murugan.
(d) Lakshmi.

5. Whom does Brahma offer to Manmata for marriage?
(a) Rufar.
(b) Tari.
(c) Rati.
(d) Tarib.

Short Answer Questions

1. What scholar, after completing his studies, is returning home when he is confronted by a robber in Valmiki?

2. Who is Shakuntala's mother?

3. Who orders Madhavi destroyed by fire in The Mispaired Anklet?

4. Asvapati is the ruler of what kingdom in the story Savitri?

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

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