1. Explain the context of Puram and Agam/Akam thinais in Book 3: The Chapter/Book of Vanci. 2. What is the role of various characters in exalting the epic elements of the text? 3. What are the four ends of human life? How have they been depicted through the third Book of The Cilappatikaram? 4. Explain the portrayal of dance and music in the “Song Cycles”. 5. Highlight the narrative style used in deification of Goddess Pattini. 6. Elaborate on the significance of war and victory in Book 3. 7. Critically explain the role of destiny, dreams, re-birth and supernatural in Book 3
1. What purpose does the sequence of rebirth has in The Cilappatikarma? 2. Write a short on the presence of Gaza Bahu in the epic? 3. Kannagi’s father took a vow before— a. Ajivikas b. Bhakti c. None of the above
1. Explain the role of The Benediction in The Cilappatikaram. 2. Who is appointed as the priest for the shrine of ananku? a. Tevanti b. Matari c. Aiyai d. Kavunti
1. Write a short note on The Great Sacrifice performed by Cenkuttuvan. 2. Examine the role go Cenkuttuvan, as a kind and just king. 3. Whose memorial stone was deified by Cenkuttuvan? a. Kannagi b. Kovalan c. Matari d. Kavunti
1. Explain the emergence of early Bhakti elements, with reference to the Canto. 2. Critically examine the sequence of the conversation between Matalan and Cenkuttuvan
1. The Chera King, Cenkuttuvan, is going in which direction to bring the memorial stone a. North b. South c. East d. West 2. Write a short note on the allies of Cenkuttuvan
1. Write a short note on the Thinais used in the Canto. 2. Explain the title, The Choice of Stone. 3. Which Chera minister suggests announcing, Chera Kin’s war march within the city walls? a. Alumpilvel b. Mattalan c. Cattan d. Kottai
1. Who narrates the story of Kannagi’s apotheosis? a Hill Dwellers-Kuravas b. Hill Dwellers- Kavunti c. Hill Dwellers- Maravan d. Hill Dwellers 2. Write a short note the ‘The Round Dance of the Hill Dwellers’. 3. Write a short note on Thinais used in the Canto. 4. Which thinai is used in the Canto? a. Agam-Puram b. Puram c. Agam d. None of the above
