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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. Svarbhanu is the demon of _____ in "Atri and the Lost Sun".
(a) Night.
(b) Hunger.
(c) Sunlight.
(d) Eclipses.

2. What is the name given to the cremation fire?
(a) Agni.
(b) Yama.
(c) Aditi.
(d) Dharma.

3. What are said to have more powers than the Fathers in heaven?
(a) The Mothers of heaven.
(b) The goats of heaven.
(c) The children of heaven.
(d) The horses of heaven.

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

5. What was used to protect female mourners instead of mascara or eye-shadow, as stated in the "Burial Hymn"?
(a) Ritually purified butter.
(b) Clay from sacred ground.
(c) Ash mixed with olive oil.
(d) Blessed berry juice.

Short Answer Questions

1. The Vasus are a group of gods associated with _____.

2. The author calls the unknown god the _____.

3. What does the word 'tapas' mean?

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

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

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