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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. Viswamitra decides to create his own heaven and universe, and makes it upside-down so __________ will feel right-side up.
(a) Ravana
(b) Trisanku.
(c) Sandhya.
(d) Sabala.

2. Where does Rama strike a deadly blow in Ravana?
(a) His heart.
(b) His stomach.
(c) His head.
(d) His neck.

3. To what goddess does Asvapati pray for a child?
(a) Tripura Sundari.
(b) Savitri.
(c) Chudala.
(d) Devi.

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

5. What is the true identity of Siti in Valmiki?
(a) Mahavidya.
(b) Murugan.
(c) Lalitha.
(d) Lakshmi.

Short Answer Questions

1. Valmiki composed how many stanzas of the Ramayana?

2. What in ancient India was a practice of choosing a life partner from among a list of suitors, by a girl of marriageable age?

3. What does the goddess Devi ride upon?

4. When the king awakens in Lavana, how long has he been asleep?

5. What is the name of the young male aspic Chudala disguises herself as to appear to her husband?

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