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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 10.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Guha find remarkable about Bharata?
(a) That he allowed Rama to be exiled
(b) That he has stifled his own desire to rule
(c) That he has not already killed his mother
(d) That he would not give up his kingdom

2. Why does Dasaratha say he wants to step down?
(a) His health is failing
(b) He has too many responsibilities
(c) His debts to himself are all paid
(d) He enjoys too much happiness

3. What do the old men of Ayodhya ask Rama?
(a) To kill Dasaratha
(b) To have Kaikeyi killed
(c) To stay in Ayodhya
(d) To start a new city with them

4. What compromise do Rama and Bharata reach?
(a) To arrange for Kaikeyi to relent
(b) To convince Dasaratha to come back himself
(c) To put Rama's sandals on the throne
(d) To let Rama rule from exile

5. What is Rama’s answer when Sita urges him to discard his war arrows?
(a) That they can always seek protection with others
(b) That his mantras are sufficient
(c) That war is within us
(d) That she is right, he doesn't need them

Short Answer Questions

1. What equipment of Rama’s does Agastya replace?

2. What does Savari tell Rama to seek, in the midst of misfortune?

3. Who plants the troubling idea in Kaikeyi’s mind?

4. What is Rama’s response when Bharata asks him to return and be king?

5. What does Sumantra find after he leaves Rama and Sita in the woods?

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