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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How many arms did Ravana have at birth?
(a) 2.
(b) 20.
(c) 8.
(d) 16.

2. Which of Rama's brothers does Viswamitra invite to accompany him to help protect sacrifices that are being meddled with by demons?
(a) Loknath.
(b) Lakshmana.
(c) Narada.
(d) Nibodh.

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

4. Who actually stole the queen's anklet in The Mispaired Anklet?
(a) Kannagi.
(b) Madhavi.
(c) The goldsmith.
(d) Menaka.

5. With whom does Kovalan have an affair with in The Mispaired Anklet?
(a) Madhavi.
(b) Kannagi.
(c) Varuna.
(d) Kunthi.

Short Answer Questions

1. Asvapati is the ruler of what kingdom in the story Savitri?

2. In what kingdom is Nala befriended by the king?

3. Because his brother had attempted to advise him, Ravana decides to march upon his land, vanquish him, and steal which of his possessions?

4. Who is Angada's father in Ravana?

5. What does Brahma grant to Ravana for his penance?

Short Essay Questions

1. Who named Ravana? Describe his family.

2. Who does Damayanti encounter in Chedi? What does she do at that point?

3. Where does Nala leave Damayanti behind in Nala? Why?

4. What does Ravana hear of Rama throughout the city? What is his impression?

5. Who comes to order Ravana to stop moving a mountain? What is his response?

6. What causes the downfall of Kovalan in The Mispaired Anklet?

7. Describe the figure of Valmiki. What great work did he compose?

8. What does a serpent give Nala in repayment for saving him?

9. What moral lesson is relayed in the story of Draupadi?

10. Why do Ravana and his brothers go into seclusion? What does Ravana gain?

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