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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Two; Devi, Viswamitra, Manmata.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

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

3. What does the goddess Devi wear?
(a) Gold necklaces.
(b) Green robes.
(c) Silver rings.
(d) Red robes.

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

5. What word means buffalo in Sanskrit?
(a) Sudarzana.
(b) Sunayana.
(c) Maruka.
(d) Mahisha.

Short Answer Questions

1. At the end of Chudala, Sikhi-Dhvaja and Chudala return to their kingdom to rule in peace and happiness for how many years?

2. In Chudala, what beautiful woman appears and asks Sikhi-Dhvaja to take her as his wife?

3. Whose ambition it is to enter heaven in his earthly form in Viswamitra?

4. How many men accompany the king when he meets a sage in Viswamitra?

5. What is the Storyteller also known as?

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