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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Book 4, Women & Magic : Chapter 1, Women.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What are the instruments for ritual sometimes called?
(a) Game tools.
(b) Weapons.
(c) Machines.
(d) Storm elements.

2. The three vats in "Parjanya, the Cow" are clouds full of rain or vessels full of _____.
(a) Milk.
(b) Sunlight.
(c) Soma.
(d) Sap.

3. How many people slaughter the horse of Tvastr during sacrifice?
(a) One.
(b) Twelve.
(c) Six.
(d) Twenty.

4. What is the piece of wood attached crosswise at the top of the stake used in the horse sacrifice?
(a) The corbel.
(b) The cleft.
(c) The knob.
(d) The weft.

5. What is the name of Yama's twin?
(a) Yamindra.
(b) Yami.
(c) Yamani.
(d) Yamo.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the name of the ancient sage to whom "Requiem for a Horse" is attributed?

2. How many people restrain the horse of Tvastr during sacrifice?

3. What animal joins the horse in sacrifice?

4. Mudgala's wife hopes that Indra will turn her husband into a _____.

5. Pusan presides over _____.

(see the answer key)

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