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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. 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) Deer.
(c) Goats.
(d) Gazelles.

2. Who are Agni's sons?
(a) The Maruts.
(b) The priests.
(c) The sages.
(d) The poets.

3. Savitr is the _____ and the embodiment of twilight.
(a) Indoctinated ally of Indra.
(b) Holy sepulchre.
(c) Divine obstetrician.
(d) Sacred sage.

4. "The Sacrificial Priests" is described as a kind of _____ for priests.
(a) Work-song.
(b) Love song.
(c) Lamenting.
(d) Self-praise.

5. Who is the mother of the Maruts?
(a) Parjanya.
(b) Prsni.
(c) Usas.
(d) Yama.

Short Answer Questions

1. 'A woman in need of help' in "The rescue of Atri" designates a woman _____.

2. in "The Deeds of the Asvins", Pedu is the character who was given a white horse that killed _____.

3. Who is considered the quintessential generous patron?

4. The word for exertion of religious activity in "Agastya and Lopamudra" is _____.

5. What are the instruments for ritual sometimes called?

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