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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Five; Harischandra, Sibi.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Viswamitra decides to create his own heaven and universe, and makes it upside-down so __________ will feel right-side up.
(a) Trisanku.
(b) Ravana
(c) Sandhya.
(d) Sabala.

2. Nala is the ruler of what kingdom?
(a) Haryana.
(b) Nishadha.
(c) Karnataka.
(d) Rajasthan.

3. Who is R. K. Narayan's youngest brother?
(a) R. K. Srivas.
(b) R. K. Laxman.
(c) R. K. Gambheer.
(d) R. K. Kusumesh.

4. What word refers to pleasure and enjoyment in Sanskrit?
(a) Bhoga.
(b) Krodha.
(c) Kuzala.
(d) Naama.

5. Rama is the incarnation of what god in Valmiki?
(a) Shiva.
(b) Vishnu.
(c) Brahma.
(d) Devi.

Short Answer Questions

1. With which paternal grandmother did R. K. Narayan spend much of his childhood?

2. Who gave Ravana his name?

3. How many hatchlings does the hawk claim to have waiting for food in Sibi?

4. What does Nala save a serpent from in Nala?

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

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