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

2. The family of sages who praise Dawn in "Dawn and the Asvins" are called _____.
(a) Gotamas.
(b) Brahmins.
(c) Asvins.
(d) Asturas.

3. Who are 'those who eat serpents' most likely to be in "Savitr at Sunset"?
(a) Dogs of war.
(b) Maruts.
(c) Sages.
(d) Birds of prey.

4. In "Parjanya, the Bull", what is Parjanyas' enormous deadly weapon?
(a) A scythe.
(b) A thunderbolt.
(c) A winged lion.
(d) A mountain.

5. What is another name for the Maruts?
(a) Rudras.
(b) Visnus.
(c) Asvins.
(d) Brahmins.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the name of the ancient sage to whom "Requiem for a Horse" is attributed?

2. Who repairs the errors committed in the course of the horse sacrifice?

3. What do the Maruts give Gotama when he prays to them?

4. Who is the mother of the sun?

5. The divine prototype for marriage is the hierogamy of Surya and _____.

(see the answer key)

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