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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Ravana is first known by what name?

3. Shiva's assistant curses Ravana and tells him that _______ will bring about his demise.

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

5. What step-brother of Ravana's is a man of great respectability because of his tapas?

Short Essay Questions

1. What do the king and queen of Madurai do upon learning of the wrongs done to Kovalan in The Mispaired Anklet? What does Kannagi do?

2. Who does Savitri discover by her husband in the forest in Savitri? What does she say to him?

3. What do Ravana and his brothers do when they come out from seclusion?

4. What does Savitri do when her husband's death is coming near in Savitri?

5. Who named Ravana? Describe his family.

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

7. Describe King Nala. Who visits him in the beginning of the story Nala?

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

9. Who arrives to save Sita in Ravana? What does he do to free her?

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Discuss, analyze and compare Chudala and Sikhi-Dhvaja. How are the husband and wife different in this story? What similarities do they share?

Essay Topic 2

Discuss the symbolism, themes, metaphors, and simile in Viswamitra. How does "man's ego" relate to the story's moral and themes?

Essay Topic 3

Compare and contrast Manmata's creation to that of Eros or Cupid in Greek and Roman mythology. In what ways is Manmata like Cupid? How does he differ?

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