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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. Kumbha claims that the curse put on him makes him turn into ___________ every night.
(a) A bat.
(b) A snake.
(c) A wolf.
(d) A woman.

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

3. What beautiful young princess does Sikhi-Dhvaja's father arrange for him to marry?
(a) Chudala.
(b) Chinnamasta.
(c) Chandra.
(d) Chamunda.

4. What weapon does Ravana give his son with which to attack a giant monkey?
(a) The Unmattacitta Aarii.
(b) The Brahma Astra.
(c) The Ekaakii Idaaniimapi.
(d) The Ekaakii Astra.

5. What scholar, after completing his studies, is returning home when he is confronted by a robber in Valmiki?
(a) Shambhu.
(b) Sankha.
(c) Saatvik.
(d) Shubhang.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who is dragged by his tail on fire through Ravana's city?

2. Whose ambition it is to enter heaven in his earthly form in Viswamitra?

3. Every demon, according to the storyteller, seeks what in Devi?

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

5. Who actually stole the queen's anklet in The Mispaired Anklet?

(see the answer key)

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