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What happened when the princess threw a garland of flowers over a suitor?
What happened when the princess threw a garland of flowers over a suitor?
- He was ridiculed by the other suitors.
- He was considered as a potential husband. (correct)
- He was asked to leave the ceremony.
- He was rejected immediately.
What was the princess looking for in a husband?
What was the princess looking for in a husband?
- The most educated man.
- The handsomest man. (correct)
- The wealthiest man.
- The most powerful man.
Why did the princess throw the garland over the young Sannyasin?
Why did the princess throw the garland over the young Sannyasin?
- Because he was her childhood friend.
- Because he was handsome like the sun. (correct)
- Because he was the most powerful person there.
- Because he appeared to be very wealthy.
How did the rejected suitors react when told to 'move on'?
How did the rejected suitors react when told to 'move on'?
What did the princess do if she was not pleased with a suitor?
What did the princess do if she was not pleased with a suitor?
Why did the princess seem disappointed at the meeting?
Why did the princess seem disappointed at the meeting?
What was the old custom in India for princesses to choose husbands?
What was the old custom in India for princesses to choose husbands?
What were the princes doing before the princess in the story?
What were the princes doing before the princess in the story?
What was the princess doing during the marriage selection process?
What was the princess doing during the marriage selection process?
What did some princesses want in a husband according to the text?
What did some princesses want in a husband according to the text?
What was the great ceremony going on in the capital of the kingdom?
What was the great ceremony going on in the capital of the kingdom?
How did the Sannyasin suggest proving something to the king?
How did the Sannyasin suggest proving something to the king?
What is emphasized as the duty of a man towards his wife according to the text?
What is emphasized as the duty of a man towards his wife according to the text?
What is the consequence mentioned for a man who thinks of another woman besides his wife?
What is the consequence mentioned for a man who thinks of another woman besides his wife?
What should a householder never do to his wife?
What should a householder never do to his wife?
What are the duties emphasized towards children in the text?
What are the duties emphasized towards children in the text?
Based on the text, what should a man do if he wants to succeed in his religion and have all virtues?
Based on the text, what should a man do if he wants to succeed in his religion and have all virtues?
What is advised regarding the treatment of a daughter after she marries in the text?
What is advised regarding the treatment of a daughter after she marries in the text?
