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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. How many people restrain the horse of Tvastr during sacrifice?
(a) Four.
(b) Ten.
(c) Eight.
(d) Two.

2. The horses of Indra in "The Sacrifice of the Horse" are _____.
(a) Two dapple grays.
(b) Two grey donkeys.
(c) Two roan mares.
(d) Two bay stallions.

3. Who is the mother of the sun?
(a) Dusk.
(b) Fire.
(c) Love.
(d) Dawn.

4. In stories associated with "Apala and Indra", what is the third skin that is sloughed off of Apala?
(a) A toad.
(b) A salamander.
(c) A chameleon.
(d) A slave.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Seven gods guard Soma, among whom _____ is the foremost.

2. What is the metaphor used in "Parjanya, the Cow" to represent the cloud that does not give rain?

3. The family of sages who praise Dawn in "Dawn and the Asvins" are called _____.

4. What does Apala want to do for Indra to get him to help her in "Apala and Indra"?

5. The Vasus are a group of gods associated with _____.

(see the answer key)

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