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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 allows Hanuman to leap to Lanka?

2. What are Ravana’s white robes compared to as he looks over the walls at Rama’s army?

3. How does Sita respond to Ravana?

4. When is the demon army most powerful?

5. Who is Mandodari’s father?

Short Essay Questions

1. Describe the treasure room Vibhishana shows Hanuman.

2. Why does Vibhishana defect from Ravana?

3. Describe Rama and Sita’s return to Ayodhya.

4. Describe the Rakshasis Hanuman sees when he is searching Lanka.

5. Why does Rama banish Sita?

6. Describe Sita’s interaction with Ravana as Hanuman is watching.

7. How is Ravana killed?

8. What is the outcome of Ravana’s conversation with time?

9. How did Mainaka come to be at the bottom of the sea?

10. What happens to Sardula and Sarana?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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

Essay Topic 2

Would you recommend the Ramayana? For what purposes would you recommend the Ramayana, and what kinds of readers would you recommend it for? What other book would you recommend that would cover the same material or tell the same story in a different way?

Essay Topic 3

What topics would you like to research further after reading the Ramayana? Describe why additional research or reading would be beneficial to an understanding of this book. Propose a list of articles or books you would read in order to get a better handle on the Ramayana.

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