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Rama was the son of the king of Ayodhya. When Rama married the beautiful princess Sita, everyone expected him to become king. But Rama's stepmother wanted her own son to be king, not Rama.

The stepmother made the king send Rama and his bride to the forest for 14 years. They lived there with Rama's brother for 14 long years until one day when the evil god Ravana captured Sita and took her away to his island, Lanka.

Rama and his brother got help from the monkey-god, who was able to fly through the air to Lanka to find Sita.

On the island of Lanka, there was a big fight between Rama and the evil Ravana. With the help of the monkey-god and other animals, Rama was able to win the fight and rescue Sita.

Since 14 years had passed, Rama and Sita returned to Ayodhya. It was the night of the new moon and the people of Ayodhya lit diyas (oil lamps) in rows to guide Rama and Sita back to Ayodhya.

Rama was crowned king and his story is remembered every year on Diwali night.

Who is Sita?
the evil stepmother
queen of Lanka
Rama's wife
Rama's wife Who is Ravana?
the evil stepmother
the evil god
king of Ayodhya
the evil god Who kidnapped Sita?
the evil stepmother
Ravana
the monkey-god
Ravana How long did Rama and Sita live in the forest?
93 days
4 years
14 years
14 years What are diyas?
flying monkeys
oil lamps
stars
oil lamps Who first found Sita on Lanka?
the king
Rama's brother
the flying monkey-god
the flying monkey-god Who helped Rama win the fight against Ravana?
the monkey-god
the stepmother
both
the monkey-god Where did Rama and Sita live for 14 years?
in the forest
on the island of Lanka
in the mountains
in the forest Why did Rama fight Ravana?
He wanted to get Sita back.
He wanted to rule Lanka
Ravana wanted to be king of Ayodhya
He wanted to get Sita back. Why was Rama sent away from Ayodhya?
He was evil.
The god Ravana made him go.
The stepmother wanted someone else to be king.
The stepmother wanted someone else to be king.

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