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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. What does Agni do for Indra after Indra seduces Gautama’s wife?
(a) Gives him magical powers
(b) Restore his vision
(c) Restore his male parts
(d) Instruct him in making offerings

3. Where did Kaikeyi’s wishes come from?
(a) Having saved Dasaratha's life
(b) Having helped Brahma
(c) From her father
(d) Having worked for Indra

4. Who is Ravana the son of?
(a) Mali
(b) Trinavindu
(c) Vishrava
(d) Pulastya

5. What does the narrator say the world’s first verse of poetry was born from?
(a) Pity
(b) Triumph
(c) Fear
(d) Longing

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Lakshmana propose to do on hearing that Rama is to be banished?

2. Whom does Dasaratha tell Rama and Lakshmana to serve at the beginning of chapter 3?

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

4. Who is Rama descended from?

5. What reason does Sumantra give Dasaratha for his opinion?

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