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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Mahisha intends to make the goddess Devi __________.
(a) His mistress.
(b) A slave.
(c) An advisor.
(d) His queen.

2. What form does Mahisha take to meet the goddess Devi?
(a) God.
(b) Snake.
(c) Human.
(d) Demon.

3. What great sage is master of the Sanjivini mantra in Yayati?
(a) Devayani.
(b) Kacha.
(c) Brihaspati.
(d) Sukracharya.

4. What kills Harischandra's son while he's on an errand in the forest?
(a) A cobra.
(b) A tiger.
(c) A poisonous plant.
(d) A gorilla.

5. Chandramati asks if she may be cremated with her son once she is dead and is told she must do what first?
(a) Provide firewood.
(b) Purchase an urn.
(c) Pray.
(d) Pay a tax.

Short Answer Questions

1. With whom does Kovalan have an affair with in The Mispaired Anklet?

2. What does the serpent's venom do to Nala?

3. How many arms does the goddess Devi have?

4. How many arms did Ravana have at birth?

5. What does the goddess Devi wield in each arm?

(see the answer key)

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