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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. What red-robed, red-eyed figure looming nearby with a noose in his hands does Savriti encounter in the woods?

2. Who had Ravana attacked and tormented during one of his excursions and later gave Ravana his third curse?

3. The one commendable thing Ravana does in his life is marry whom?

4. Where does Rama strike a deadly blow in Ravana?

5. Which of Rama's brothers does Viswamitra invite to accompany him to help protect sacrifices that are being meddled with by demons?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. What gods assist Nala's brother in tricking Nala? How and why?

3. Where does King Nala find himself after Damayanti's Swayamwara is announced?

4. Who named Ravana? Describe his family.

5. What is Sita's reaction to Ravana once she has been kidnapped?

6. How does Ravana die?

7. Why is Asvapati praying in the beginning of Savitri? To whom does he pray?

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

9. Why does Ravana attack his brother? What does he steal from him?

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Describe the obstacles that Kacha faces upon arriving as Sukracharya's pupil. Does he succumb to these temptations?

Essay Topic 2

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?

Essay Topic 3

Describe the setting of Viswamitra and the characters Chedi, Vasishta, and Sabala in the narrative. From what kingly race did Chedi descend? Where does King Chedi rule?

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