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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 step-brother of Ravana's is a man of great respectability because of his tapas?
(a) Kubera.
(b) Dasagreeva.
(c) Nandi.
(d) Soorpanakha.

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

3. What does the name Ravana translate to in English?
(a) Scream.
(b) Friend.
(c) Peace.
(d) Trust.

4. The woman in the woods refuses to help the king unless he does what in Lavana?
(a) Marries her.
(b) Shares a secret with her.
(c) Gives her money.
(d) Answers a question.

5. Nala leaves Damayanti within sight of _________.
(a) The great mountains.
(b) Her father's kingdom.
(c) Salvation.
(d) The ocean.

Short Answer Questions

1. Which of Ravana's sons does he send to attack a giant monkey?

2. In Chudala, what beautiful woman appears and asks Sikhi-Dhvaja to take her as his wife?

3. What does Chedi tell the Ultimate God he wants to wield in Viswamitra?

4. What does the goddess Devi wear?

5. With what does Devi sever Mahisha's head in Devi?

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