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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through One; Lavana, Chudala and Yayati.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. The Sanjivini mantra is an incantation that can _____________.
(a) Heal the sick.
(b) Make it rain.
(c) Ensure bountiful crops.
(d) Bring the dead back to life.

2. Who appears to Sikhi-Dhvaia and tells him that since he has achieved such spiritual enlightenment, there is no reason why he should not join in his world of unending pleasure and delight?
(a) Indra.
(b) Ugratara.
(c) Indilayappan.
(d) Ushas.

3. When the king awakens in Lavana, how long has he been asleep?
(a) 1 or 2 minutes.
(b) 1 or 2 weeks.
(c) 1 or 2 days.
(d) 1 or 2 hours.

4. What is the name of the young male aspic Chudala disguises herself as to appear to her husband?
(a) Chudala.
(b) Lavana.
(c) Kacha.
(d) Kumbha.

5. Whom do the gods decide to sent into the realm of the demon king Vrishaparva, to study as Sukracharya's pupil in Yayati?
(a) Devayani.
(b) Kacha.
(c) Brihaspati.
(d) Sukracharya.

Short Answer Questions

1. Kumbha claims that the curse put on him makes him turn into ___________ every night.

2. What does Lavana find himself alone with, which he cannot chase or tame in Lavana?

3. What are the anti-gods known as in Yayati?

4. ___________ fills the tree in which Lavana lands.

5. Lavana insists that ____________ leave to go make their own way.

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