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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 4.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What reason does Sumantra give Dasaratha for his opinion?
(a) Rama still says foolish things
(b) He can believe what Rama says
(c) Rama has not held office before
(d) He wants to wait until Rama has been trained

2. What is Sumantra’s opinion, when Dasaratha asks him for his thoughts about putting Rama on the throne?
(a) He says that Rama will be a great king
(b) He says that he afraid Rama is not ready
(c) He says that Dasaratha should not step down yet
(d) He says that succession is a very risky process

3. What work does the Ramayana follow after?
(a) The Iliad
(b) The Koran
(c) The Mahabharata
(d) The Bhagavad-Gita.

4. Who was the first to rid the earth of Rakshasas?
(a) Indra
(b) Narada
(c) Indrajit
(d) Garuda

5. What do Rama and Lakshmana do for their teacher?
(a) Hunt deer
(b) Build a house
(c) Kill demons
(d) Travel to Lanka

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Agni do for Indra after Indra seduces Gautama’s wife?

2. Who fashioned the five elements of the world?

3. Complete the following statement: Rama and Lakshmana learned two mantras, one for strength, and one for ________.

4. What does the poet say is the hardest thing of all to do?

5. Why does Dasaratha say he wants to step down?

(see the answer key)

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