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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 Sanskrit word refers to a "seer" to whom the Vedas were "originally revealed" through states of higher consciousness?
(a) Etaavaan.
(b) Aagatavaan.
(c) Rishi.
(d) Ekaakii.

2. What bad omen did Kovalan fail to see in front of him at the marketplace in The Mispaired Anklet?
(a) A humped bull.
(b) A snake with two heads.
(c) A three armed monkey.
(d) A fish with no tail.

3. How many arms did Ravana have at birth?
(a) 20.
(b) 8.
(c) 2.
(d) 16.

4. Who is Nala's brother that challenges Nala to a game of dice?
(a) Prachur.
(b) Padmaj.
(c) Pushkara.
(d) Paranjay.

5. Who orders Madhavi destroyed by fire in The Mispaired Anklet?
(a) Kali.
(b) Kamalatmika.
(c) Krishna.
(d) Kannagi.

Short Answer Questions

1. What ancient kingdom does Lavana rule?

2. What assistant of Shiva's, who is deformed and dwarfish, orders Ravana to cease and desist from moving the mountain?

3. What red-robed, red-eyed figure looming nearby with a noose in his hands does Savriti encounter in the woods?

4. What does the goddess Devi wear?

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

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