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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 the metaphor used in "Parjanya, the Cow" to represent the cloud that does not give rain?
(a) The dried fig.
(b) The sterile cow.
(c) The empty Soma vessel.
(d) The goat skin.

2. In the hymn, "In Praise of Generosity", fortune is described as _____.
(a) Fickle.
(b) Death.
(c) Freedom.
(d) Easy.

3. Who is the mother of the Maruts?
(a) Parjanya.
(b) Yama.
(c) Usas.
(d) Prsni.

4. Who is the beloved grey priest?
(a) The rain.
(b) The night sky.
(c) The oblation fire.
(d) The Soma plant.

5. In the Atharva Vedic ritual, the Great Naked Woman is treated as a _____.
(a) God.
(b) Specator.
(c) Scapegoat.
(d) Cup of Soma.

Short Answer Questions

1. in "The Deeds of the Asvins", Pedu is the character who was given a white horse that killed _____.

2. What animal joins the horse in sacrifice?

3. Pusan presides over _____.

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

5. What is another English term for what means 'little ship' in Sanskrit?

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