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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Book 3, Cows of the Rig Veda : Chapter 1, Indra's Cows.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What are the human and demonic enemies of the invading Indo-Aryans?
(a) Agnus.
(b) Saramas.
(c) Atmans.
(d) Panis.

2. The Maruts are referred to as _____ in "The Cows in the Cave".
(a) The small ones.
(b) The quick ones.
(c) The dark ones.
(d) The elite ones.

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

4. In "We Have Drunk the Soma", Dawn harnesses _____ to her chariot to bring treasure to the singer of the hymn.
(a) Seven eagles.
(b) The sun.
(c) Indra.
(d) Docile cows.

5. Who is a kavi?
(a) A poet or a saint.
(b) A guardian or keeper.
(c) A snake handler.
(d) A sacrifical martyr.

Short Answer Questions

1. Svarbhanu is the demon of _____ in "Atri and the Lost Sun".

2. How many corners does the earth have in "A Spell to Turn Back the Departing Spirit"?

3. What is thought of as a symbol of rain and fertility?

4. How many wheels does the chariot have in "The Boy and the Chariot"?

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

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