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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 is Nirrti called in the texts of the Rig Veda?
(a) Seduction.
(b) Dawn.
(c) Night.
(d) Destruction.

2. _____ is incarnate as a goddess closely associated with the Asvins.
(a) Atri.
(b) Dawn.
(c) Night.
(d) Prsni.

3. Pusan is the _____ of the sun.
(a) Charioteer.
(b) Maker.
(c) Husband.
(d) Herder.

4. What is the female element in the oblation ritual called?
(a) The air taker.
(b) The sky maker.
(c) The fourth element.
(d) The boneless one.

5. The Maruts are _____ portrayed always as a group.
(a) Wind-gods.
(b) Sun worshipers.
(c) Fertility gods.
(d) Water-gods.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who is said to have found the lost sun?

2. In the hymn, "Indra and the Maruts", what type of animal is named as 'the does' that are yoked to the chariot?

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

4. Who is considered the quintessential generous patron?

5. In stories associated with "Apala and Indra", what is the third skin that is sloughed off of Apala?

(see the answer key)

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