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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. The magician in Lavana claims to use nothing but _______ for his magic.

3. Who is referred to as the Ultimate God in Viswamitra?

4. In the magical kingdom in Lavana, the king's father-in-law is _______________.

5. What word refers to anger in Sanskrit?

Short Essay Questions

1. What does King Chedi come upon in the beginning of Viswamitra?

2. What moral lesson does King Lavana learn from his encounter with a magician?

3. Describe Sikhi-Dhvaia in the beginning of Chudala. How old is he?

4. What is the objective of Mahishasura, according to the storyteller in the beginning of Devi?

5. How does Yayati encounter Deyayani in the story Yayati?

6. How does the story Devi conclude? Who kills Mahisha?

7. Discuss the themes and plots within the story Yayati. What unites the story?

8. What causes King Lavana to leave his home with his family in Lavana? How does he return?

9. What does Mahisha grow up to be like, in Devi? Why does Indra stand against him?

10. What does Chudala do in order to find her happiness? What does Sikhi-Dhvaia note about her change?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Compare and contrast Manmata's creation to that of Eros or Cupid in Greek and Roman mythology. In what ways is Manmata like Cupid? How does he differ?

Essay Topic 2

Discuss the elements of Hindu faith and belief in Chudala and Lavana. What morals are upheld in each of these stories? How do the stories relate to Christian parables?

Essay Topic 3

Describe the obstacles that Kacha faces upon arriving as Sukracharya's pupil. Does he succumb to these temptations?

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