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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 do the Maruts give Gotama when he prays to them?
(a) A fountain.
(b) Gold.
(c) Silver.
(d) A son.

2. What does Apala want to do for Indra to get him to help her in "Apala and Indra"?
(a) Give herself to him.
(b) Kill her husband.
(c) Press Soma.
(d) Sacrifice a horse.

3. Who repairs the errors committed in the course of the horse sacrifice?
(a) Brahmins.
(b) Haruts.
(c) Hotrs.
(d) Yaskas.

4. What is another English term for what means 'little ship' in Sanskrit?
(a) Horse.
(b) Shuttle.
(c) Chariot.
(d) Star-chaser.

5. The Asvins are said to be born of the _____ in "The Deeds of the Asvins".
(a) Mouth.
(b) Arms.
(c) Eyes.
(d) Nose.

Short Answer Questions

1. Sarasvati is the goddess of _____.

2. Who is considered the quintessential generous patron?

3. The _____ in "Indra and the Monkey" is regarded as the indigenous inhabitant, regarded as demonic.

4. What are the instruments for ritual sometimes called?

5. How many people slaughter the horse of Tvastr during sacrifice?

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