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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In the magical kingdom in Lavana, the king's father-in-law is _______________.
(a) A sailor.
(b) A doctor.
(c) A merchant.
(d) A woodcutter.

2. Who rules the country in Sikhi-Dhvaja's absence?
(a) Kumbha.
(b) Sikhi-Dhvaja
(c) Lavana.
(d) Chudala.

3. What sage does Kumbha claim put a curse on him in Chudala?
(a) Dakshayani.
(b) Durvasa.
(c) Danu.
(d) Dharma.

4. What ancient kingdom does Lavana rule?
(a) Uttar Pradesh.
(b) Madhya Pradesh.
(c) Uttar Pandava.
(d) Uttar Punjab.

5. In Chudala, what beautiful woman appears and asks Sikhi-Dhvaja to take her as his wife?
(a) Mahavidya.
(b) Markandeya.
(c) Meenush.
(d) Mandanika.

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

7. What word refers to anger in Sanskrit?
(a) Krodha.
(b) Karaalin.
(c) Kukkura.
(d) Kuryaat.

8. The woman in the woods refuses to help the king unless he does what in Lavana?
(a) Gives her money.
(b) Answers a question.
(c) Shares a secret with her.
(d) Marries her.

9. Lavana insists that ____________ leave to go make their own way.
(a) His youngest 2 sons.
(b) His eldest 2 sons.
(c) His youngest 3 sons.
(d) His eldest 3 sons.

10. With what does Devi sever Mahisha's head in Devi?
(a) A discus.
(b) A lightning bolt.
(c) A sword.
(d) A throwing star.

11. Where does Viswamitra seek solitude, renounce all speech, and rid himself of anger?
(a) The Indian Ocean.
(b) The forest.
(c) The desert..
(d) The Himalayas.

12. 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.

13. What word means buffalo in Sanskrit?
(a) Sudarzana.
(b) Maruka.
(c) Mahisha.
(d) Sunayana.

14. What deity is referred to as the creator god in the stories?
(a) Ranganatha.
(b) Nookambika.
(c) Brahma.
(d) Garuda.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What god is referred to as the destroyer in Devi?

2. In Viswamitra, Sabala does not want to leave her sage and asks that she be allowed to create men to ________.

3. How many arms does the goddess Devi have?

4. When she returns to the forest to check on her husband's progress, Chudala finds Sikhi-Dhvaja emaciated and ___________.

5. What forces Lavana's family to move from their home in the magical world in Lavana?

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