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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Five; Harischandra, Sibi.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What half-human, half-cow does Vasishta reveal in Viswamitra?
(a) Chudala.
(b) Iswara.
(c) Sabala.
(d) Shiva.

2. What beautiful young princess does a poet tell Nala about when visiting?
(a) Damayanti.
(b) Soorpanakha.
(c) Menaka.
(d) Savitri.

3. What extinguishes the fire which Harischandra and his wife attempt to kill themselves in?
(a) Rain.
(b) Wind.
(c) Snow.
(d) Flowers.

4. Chudala, disguised as a young male aspic, tells Sikhi-Dhvaja that he struggles because he has no ___________.
(a) Guru.
(b) Goals.
(c) Passion.
(d) Pride.

5. What god is referred to as the destroyer in Devi?
(a) Indra.
(b) Shiva.
(c) Vishnu.
(d) Dattatreya.

Short Answer Questions

1. ___________ fills the tree in which Lavana lands.

2. Who do the asuras cut into bits and feed to wolves and dogs in Yayati?

3. Who is Sukracharya's daughter in Yayati?

4. Where does Damayanti get dropped off by a caravan while seeking her husband Nala?

5. Mahisha intends to make the goddess Devi __________.

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