The Challenge of Vidyulatha-1

Who was the beautiful and learned woman in King Krishna Deva Raya's kingdom?

• Vidyulatha

• Tenali

• Krishna Deva Raya

• The vendor

What did Vidyulatha put up outside her house to challenge the scholars?

• A reward for defeating her in a duel

• A proclamation about her beauty

• A sale on her artwork

• A request for firewood

How did the scholars feel about the challenge issued by Vidyulatha?

• Confident

• Enraged

• Reluctant

• Amused

What was the vendor selling that caught Vidyulatha's attention?

• Fruits

• Artwork

• Firewood

• Books

What did the vendor ask for in exchange for the firewood?

• Gold coins

• A handful of grain

• Knowledge of scriptures

• A poem in his honor

How did Vidyulatha react to the vendor's request for a handful of grain?

• She happily gave him gold coins.

• She refused and asked for money instead.

• She was astonished and agreed to the exchange.

• She ignored him and went back inside.

What did the vendor say that further annoyed Vidyulatha?

• He asked for more firewood.

• He requested a poem in return.

• He questioned if she understood what he wanted.

• He challenged her to a duel of wit and humor.

How did Vidyulatha describe herself in response to the vendor's comment?

• Humble and modest

• Arrogant and proud

• Shy and reserved

• Wise and understanding