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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 in Sanskrit refers to the foremost poet or fountainhead of poetry?
(a) Locaka Adi.
(b) Adi Kavi.
(c) Chidira Locaka.
(d) Kavi Chidira.

2. Vasishta explains to the king that his strength comes from where in Viswamitra?
(a) His food.
(b) His training.
(c) His spirit.
(d) Inside himself.

3. Because his brother had attempted to advise him, Ravana decides to march upon his land, vanquish him, and steal which of his possessions?
(a) A sword.
(b) A flying chariot.
(c) A white horse.
(d) A blue cow.

4. What half-human, half-cow does Vasishta reveal in Viswamitra?
(a) Sabala.
(b) Iswara.
(c) Chudala.
(d) Shiva.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Kumbha claims that the curse put on him makes him turn into ___________ every night.

2. Who is Ravana's sister that enters his chamber claiming that Rama has attacked her?

3. Who is referred to as the god of air, rain, and ocean in Nala?

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

5. Where does Sikhi-Dhvaja go to meditate in Chudala?

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