Lesson 5: New & Old Rivalries (Mahabharat)

Who was the mysterious warrior that entered the arena?

• Adiratha
• Balarama
• Surya
• Karna

How did Kunti recognize the mysterious warrior?

• He had a birthmark of Surya dev
• He had the special armor and earrings that shone like the sun
• Surya dev appeared and revealed this to her
• She chanted a special mantra

After Karna displayed his skills in the arena, why did Duryodhana embrace him?

• He was impressed by him and wanted to help him

• He wanted to reward this hero for his skills

• Duryodhana had a good heart

• Duryodhana saw that Karna as a warrior was equal to Arjuna (his enemy)

Who did Karna challenge to a duel?

• Bhima
• Duryodhana
• Yudhisthira
• Arjuna
• Drona

How did Kunti feel when she saw Karna in the arena?

• Fearful
• Helpless
• Angry
• Sad
• Confused

Select some rules of combat that you heard in this story.

• Duels can only be fought among equals
• There has to be a yajna before starting the duel
• Fighting does not continue after sunset
• There are no rules

What did Duryodhana do for Karna to enable the duel?

• He offered to fight on behalf of Karna
• He provided him all his celestial weapons
• He crowned him as the King of Anga
• He crowned him as the King of Kashi

How did Karna feel when Duryodhana crowned him as the King of Anga?

• Excited
• Happy
• Entitled
• Grateful
• Embarassed

How did Karna react when his father ran out to the arena to congratulate his son?

• Felt embarassed by him
• Was ashamed of him
• Was happy to see him
• Greeted him most respectfully

Who was Adhiratha?

• King
• Charioteer
• Citizen