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3.3.5 quiz: the ramayana and an illustration

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how does rama show sugriva that he is a great warrior?

a. he fights three monkeys at the same time.
b. he shows sugriva all of his old battle scars.
c. he tells sugriva stories of his great adventures.
d. he pierces seven trees with a single arrow.

Explanation:

Identify the key characters and context

The question asks how Rama proves his martial prowess to Sugriva in the Hindu epic, The Ramayana. Sugriva, the monkey king, needs reassurance of Rama's strength before they form an alliance to fight Vali.

Analyze the mythological event

Using the Explicit Meaning of the epic text, Rama is challenged to prove his strength. To demonstrate his extraordinary archery skills, Rama shoots a single arrow that pierces through seven sal trees (saptatala), penetrates the earth, and then returns to his quiver.

Evaluate the given options

• Option A: Rama does not fight three monkeys to prove his strength to Sugriva.
• Option B: Rama does not show battle scars as his primary proof.
• Option C: Telling stories is not the physical demonstration Sugriva requested.
• Option D: Piercing seven trees with a single arrow is the famous test of strength Rama performs.

Answer:

• (A) He fights three monkeys at the same time.
• (B) He shows Sugriva all of his old battle scars.

<mcq-option>(C) He tells Sugriva stories of his great adventures.</mcq-correct>

• (D) He pierces seven trees with a single arrow. (Correct answer)