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WorksheetsRamayana: Divine Loophole - Final Practice
Total questions: 50
Worksheet time: 38mins
Who first composed the myth of Ramayana?
Sanjay Patel
Vishnu Patel
Valmiki
Jambava
How was Ramayana or other myths passed from person to person?
Written in books
Hieroglyphics
Made for tv movies
Orally, by storytellers
Mythology is the rich collection of _ from cultures around the world.
traditional tales
tall tales
poetry
religious writings
What are myths often closely related to?
prose
Sanskrit
tall tales
religion
Match the correct term to the following definition: the kind, style of type of book, movie, or song.
monomyth
genre
beliefs
category
Match the correct word with the following definition:
A story about one person; a single story that follows a cyclical or circular journey or quest undertaken by a mythical hero.
archetype
dharma
myth
monomyth
What has Ravana done that could affect his karma?
Selfishly wants to be the strongest being in the universe.
Releases the rakshasas (demons) and forces the gods from Indra.
Upsets cosmic harmony.
All of the above.
What is the "divine loophole"?
What makes Rama Vishnu's avatar.
How demons are able to shapeshift.
Even though the gods cannot defeat Ravana, a human or animal can.
What creates cosmic harmony.
How is Ramayana: Divine Loophole content structured?
In three acts.
Each chapter is accompanied by some sort of illustration.
Patel includes additional information about characters and setting in the back of the book.
All of the above.
A(n) _ is a well-known recurring character type that possesses specific traits and shows up in many different cultures genres.
ally
shapeshifter
archetype
hero
The principle that a person has a moral duty to exhibit righteous or proper behavior.
monomyth
archetype
karma
dharma
The _ is the particular order in which related events, movements, or things follow each other.
sequence
myth
genre
context
The archetype that is a personal role model, advisor, teacher, or guide.
shapeshifer
avatar
all
mentor
"Divine" means:
epic
karma
godly or heavenly
dharma
A sage is another word for a(n) _ .
avatar
ally
wise person
shapeshifter
A(n) is a god in human form.
ally
shapeshifter
sage
avatar
The principle that a person's actions affect and determine his/her future fate.
karma
preservation
dharma
divine
When we first meet Ravana at the beginning of the book, what do we learn about him?
He is an evil demon with ten heads plotting to rule the world
He is a scholar who is meditating and doing other strange tasks in order to get a wish granted by the gods
He is a blue warrior born to a king and queen
He is an avatar of the god Brahma training to defeat an evil demon
How was Sita kidnapped by Ravana?
Lakshman turned evil and helped Ravana capture her
An old lady gave her an apple that put her to sleep and Ravana then came and kidnapped her
She was enticed by a plate of cookies outside her protective circle and Ravana captured her then
She brought a penniless wanderer water and food, stepping out of her protective circle, but the wanderer turned out to be Ravana, who took her away in his chariot
Who is Sita an avatar of?
Vishnu
Vayu
Lakshmi
Brahma
This word means to avoid or escape something.
loophole
epic
divine
notorious
What word matches this definition?
relating to the universe or cosmos
cosmic
cosmopolitan
cosmology
cosmoing
What word matches this definition?
A long poem narrating the deeds and adventures of heroic or legendary figures or the history of a nation.
mythology
cosmic
epic
loophole
What does the name Ravana mean?
The angry one
The one that makes the universe scream
Holy man
Who was Rama's brother?
Lakshman
Lanka
Soorpanaka
How did Kaikeyi get her son to be king, and Rama exiled?
She tricked the King
She tried to kill Rama
She reminded the King he owed her for saving his life
What did the demon Soorpanaka do to try to make Rama fall in love with her?
Danced
Sang
Brought him a present
What were Hanuman’s 2 greatest feats (accomplishments)?
Setting Lanka on fire and bringing the mountain of medicine
Setting Lanka on fire and swimming across the ocean
Bringing the mountain of medicine and swimming across the ocean
How did the group get rocks to float across the sea?
Writing a poem
Casting a magic spell
Writing Rama's name on them
Why did Ravana attack Lakshman?
He thought it was Rama
He wanted everyone dead
He knew it would hurt Rama and he would stop fighting
What was Ravana’s one weakness?
His heart
His head
His belly button
How did Sita have to prove her purity?
Drink a truth serum
Write a poem
Walk into a fire
What Hindu festival celebrates the return of Rama?
Diwali
Onam
Holi
Which qualities define the archetype of a shapeshifter?
brave, intelligent, ethical
loyal, steadfast, supportive
cunning, evil, can change form or appearance
wise, experienced, teacher
Which qualities define the archetype of an ally?
brave, intelligent, ethical
loyal, steadfast, supportive
cunning, evil, can change form or appearance
wise, experienced, teacher
Which qualities define the archetype of an shadow/villain?
brave, intelligent, ethical
loyal, steadfast, supportive
cunning, evil, selfish
wise, experienced, teacher
In Ramayana, what is the threshold guardian, and what is it blocking?
Ayodya/The Kingdom
Indra/The thrones of the gods
Indian Ocean/The city of Lanka
The Jungle/Rama's dharma
Who is the mentor that gives Rama the divine weapons?
Vishnu
Jambava
Vishvamitra
Agastya
Who is Rama's first mentor and teacher?
Agastya
Hanuman
Vishnu
Vishvamitra
