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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. Which word in the Rig Veda means 'to sprinkle'?
(a) Anoint.
(b) Dust.
(c) Descend.
(d) Spray.

2. _____ are both offenses and Varuna's punishment of those offenses.
(a) Broken chariots.
(b) Bonds.
(c) Bags.
(d) Laws.

3. What is the symbol of an unfaithful woman in "Pururavas and Urvasi"?
(a) The broken twig.
(b) The broken chalice.
(c) The jackal.
(d) The eagle.

4. In the hymn, "Indra and the Maruts", what type of animal is named as 'the does' that are yoked to the chariot?
(a) Impalas.
(b) Goats.
(c) Deer.
(d) Gazelles.

5. Who carries Indra to heaven to bring Soma to men and gods?
(a) A horse.
(b) A raven.
(c) An eagle.
(d) A donkey.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is Nirrti called in the texts of the Rig Veda?

2. The word _____ means 'one who sheds rain or seed'?

3. Vivavsan is a name for the _____.

4. The overturned cask is a frequent metaphor for a _____.

5. The long-haired ascetic is an early precursor of the Upanisadic _____.

(see the answer key)

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