Quiz on the Story of Queen Mallika

Who was Mallika's father?

• A wealthy merchant

• The King of Kosala

• The foreman of the guild of garland-makers

• A monk

What did Mallika offer to the Buddha?

• A bouquet of flowers

• A golden ring

• Three portions of fermented rice

• A garland

How did Mallika feel after offering food to the Buddha?

• Angry

• Joyful

• Indifferent

• Sad

What did the Buddha predict for Mallika after she gave him alms?

• She would become the Queen of Kosala

• She would become a wealthy merchant

• She would become a famous singer

• She would become a monk

Who was King Pasenadi?

• A monk

• Mallika's father

• The King of Kosala and Benares

• The King of Magadha

What was King Pasenadi doing when he first heard Mallika sing?

• Visiting the Buddha

• Holding a feast

• Walking in the garden

• Returning from a battle

What did Mallika do when she met King Pasenadi?

• Sang a song

• Took the horse by its reins

• Gave him a garland

• Ran away

What did King Pasenadi do after meeting Mallika?

• Asked her to sing again

• Gave her a gift

• Made her his principal wife and Queen

• Ignored her

What did people say about Queen Mallika?

• She was a great warrior

• She was a wise ruler

• She gave alms to the Buddha

• She was a famous singer

What puzzled Queen Mallika after becoming Queen?

• Why the Buddha smiled

• Why people had different attributes and living conditions

• Why the King loved her

• Why people were poor