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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What in ancient India was a practice of choosing a life partner from among a list of suitors, by a girl of marriageable age?
(a) Asaadhu.
(b) Swayamvara.
(c) Apadravya.
(d) Saadhvasaadhu

2. In Chudala, Sikhi-Dhvaja is a young prince who is interested in nothing but ______________.
(a) Women and games.
(b) Games and militia.
(c) Money and women.
(d) Games and women.

3. What scholar, after completing his studies, is returning home when he is confronted by a robber in Valmiki?
(a) Saatvik.
(b) Shambhu.
(c) Sankha.
(d) Shubhang.

4. The goddess Devi sends word that she wants Mahisha to either come and face her, or return where?
(a) The netherworld.
(b) The forest.
(c) To her mother.
(d) Home.

5. Who is Kovalan married to in The Mispaired Anklet?
(a) Madhavi.
(b) Narada.
(c) Yama.
(d) Kannagi.

Short Answer Questions

1. What happens to Kovalan after the goldsmith reports him for theft in The Mispaired Anklet?

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

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

4. Whom do the gods decide to sent into the realm of the demon king Vrishaparva, to study as Sukracharya's pupil in Yayati?

5. Who is Nala's brother that challenges Nala to a game of dice?

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