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1. 1.

   Choose the correct answers and write them in the given blanks.

   1. The Master allegedly loved __________________________ more than he loveed others.
      1. Shanta
      2. Kanada
      3. Shukra
      4. none
   2. Apparently, __________________________ had a keener observational power and greater insight into the Master's heart and thoughts than the other disciple.
      1. Shanta
      2. kanada
      3. Shukra
      4. none
   3. The Master refused to go and see his __________________________.
      1. ailing father
      2. ailing mother
      3. mother in her deathbed
      4. sister in her deathbed
   4. The Master invokes the judgement of __________________________ upon himself.
      1. Varuna
      2. Agni
      3. Indra
      4. Pavana
   5. Before Shukra's father had himself arrived, he had sent a __________________________ to Shukra.
      1. disciple
      2. attendant
      3. servant
      4. messenger
   6. According to the old man, Hindu scriptures command one to obey one's __________________________ .
      1. God 
      2. heart
      3. parents
      4. scriptures
   7. the two men carrying the torches were dragging  in __________________________ lifeless body.
      1. Shukra's
      2. Kanada's 
      3. the disciple's 
      4. Shanta's 
   8. The judgement of Indra was __________________________ .
      1. a curse
      2. a lightning strike
      3. an earthquake
      4. rains and storms
2. 2.

   What is the judgement of Indra and how does it work?
3. 3.

   What does the master say about Indra's judgement?
4. 4.

   What are Shanta's opinions on monks?
5. 5.

   According to Shukra, what evils seem to be gripping the world?
6. 6.

   What are Kanada's observations about the Master? How does Shanta differ in this views about the Master?