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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. How many arms does the goddess Devi have?
(a) 12.
(b) 6.
(c) 2.
(d) 18.

3. Who must Harischandra sell into slavery to appease the old man in the forest?
(a) His wife and daughter.
(b) His son and daughter.
(c) Himself.
(d) His wife and son.

4. What nickname did R. K. Narayan's grandmother give him?
(a) Raman.
(b) Charu.
(c) Kunjappa.
(d) Yamajith.

5. Chudala, disguised as a young male aspic, tells Sikhi-Dhvaja that he struggles because he has no ___________.
(a) Passion.
(b) Pride.
(c) Goals.
(d) Guru.

Short Answer Questions

1. What mountain gets in Ravana's way when riding home after vanquishing his brother's lands?

2. Who gave Ravana his name?

3. Who appears to Sikhi-Dhvaia and tells him that since he has achieved such spiritual enlightenment, there is no reason why he should not join in his world of unending pleasure and delight?

4. In Viswamitra, the mightiest of the kingly race is a king named __________.

5. How many sons is the king borne by his wife in the magical land in Lavana?

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