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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. Why can’t Ravana force Sita?

2. After the rains, who are Rama and Lakshmana waiting for to resume their search for Sita?

3. Why does Dasaratha believe it is fair that Rama should be sent away from him?

4. What is Pushpaka driven by?

5. What test does Rama pass, to marry Sita?

Short Essay Questions

1. Describe the history of Five-Apsarasa Lake.

2. How does Rama help Hanuman?

3. When had Kaikeyi almost used her two wishes previously?

4. What kind of relationship do Sita and Ravana have, from their first meeting?

5. Describe Ravana’s origins.

6. Describe Dasaratha’s funeral.

7. Describe Rama and Lakshmana’s training by Viswamitra.

8. Why does Kaikeyi ask for Rama to be sent away?

9. Describe the wedding of Rama and Sita.

10. Describe Bharadwaja’s feast for Bharata and his party.

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Where is the climax of this book? Are there different climaxes? What questions does each climax resolve? What questions does each climax leave unanswered?

Essay Topic 2

Write a character sketch of the author based on his style and content. What values does he hold dear? What are his hopes and fears? What kind of person do you think he is? Anchor your sketch in passages in the book.

Essay Topic 3

Write an evaluative review of the Ramayana. What is this book’s place in culture? What are its uses? What are its limitations?

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