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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. Who do the asuras cut into bits and feed to wolves and dogs in Yayati?
(a) Kacha.
(b) Brihaspati.
(c) Sukracharya.
(d) Devayani.

2. What deity is referred to as the creator god in the stories?
(a) Brahma.
(b) Ranganatha.
(c) Nookambika.
(d) Garuda.

3. What happens to Kovalan after the goldsmith reports him for theft in The Mispaired Anklet?
(a) He is fined.
(b) He is told to leave and never come back.
(c) A hand is cut off.
(d) He is killed.

4. To what goddess does Asvapati pray for a child?
(a) Tripura Sundari.
(b) Devi.
(c) Savitri.
(d) Chudala.

5. To what two sons of Rama's does Valmiki pass along the Ramayana?
(a) Wajidali and Pavanaj.
(b) Thenappan and Firdaus.
(c) Kusa and Lava.
(d) Nimish and Timirbaran.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where does Damayanti get dropped off by a caravan while seeking her husband Nala?

2. The woman in the woods refuses to help the king unless he does what in Lavana?

3. Ravana is first known by what name?

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

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

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