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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Four; Nala, Savitri, The Mispaired Anklet, Shakuntala.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who orders Madhavi destroyed by fire in The Mispaired Anklet?
(a) Kali.
(b) Krishna.
(c) Kannagi.
(d) Kamalatmika.

2. What sage invites the king and his men to come in and dine with him in Viswamitra?
(a) Iswara.
(b) Vasishta.
(c) Chedi.
(d) Sabala.

3. With what does Devi sever Mahisha's head in Devi?
(a) A sword.
(b) A lightning bolt.
(c) A throwing star.
(d) A discus.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Who is Ravana's sister that enters his chamber claiming that Rama has attacked her?

2. Chudala, disguised as a young male aspic, tells Sikhi-Dhvaja that renouncing one's external possessions is not enough. He must also cultivate a detachment that will render him unaffected by __________.

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

4. Who is Kovalan married to in The Mispaired Anklet?

5. Who is Nala's brother that challenges Nala to a game of dice?

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