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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Book 2, Indra, Agni & Soma : Chapter 1, First Gods & the Mysterious Soma.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. The horses of Indra in "The Sacrifice of the Horse" are _____.
(a) Two roan mares.
(b) Two grey donkeys.
(c) Two bay stallions.
(d) Two dapple grays.

2. How many people slaughter the horse of Tvastr during sacrifice?
(a) Twenty.
(b) Twelve.
(c) Six.
(d) One.

3. Who is the mother of the sun?
(a) Dusk.
(b) Love.
(c) Fire.
(d) Dawn.

4. What is the path of death referred to, as in "The Boy and the Chariot"?
(a) The lonely road.
(b) The golden road.
(c) The water trail.
(d) The evil way.

5. "The Sacrificial Priests" is described as a kind of _____ for priests.
(a) Love song.
(b) Work-song.
(c) Lamenting.
(d) Self-praise.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. In the hymn, "In Praise of Generosity", fortune is described as _____.

3. What is the center of the wheel in the "All-Maker" myth called?

4. Who are Agni's sons?

5. Who is a kavi?

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