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

2. The Invoker is what type of priest in "The Sacrifice of the Horse"?
(a) Brahmin.
(b) All-maker.
(c) Hotr.
(d) Yaman.

3. The god Parjanya is closely associated with _____.
(a) Thunder and lightning.
(b) Cremation.
(c) Day and night.
(d) Rain and snow.

4. Who invokes the Asvins to help her find her husband?
(a) Agastya.
(b) Indrani.
(c) Ghosa.
(d) Yami.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. _____ is incarnate as a goddess closely associated with the Asvins.

2. What are said to have more powers than the Fathers in heaven?

3. What is the piece of wood attached crosswise at the top of the stake used in the horse sacrifice?

4. The Maruts are _____ portrayed always as a group.

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

(see the answer key)

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