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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. Who is considered the quintessential generous patron?
(a) Surya.
(b) Kiyamba.
(c) Agni.
(d) Indra.

2. Who is "Destruction" in the "Burial Hymn"?
(a) The male personification of evil.
(b) Karma.
(c) Indra's sister.
(d) The female personification of disorder.

3. Which word in the Rig Veda means 'to sprinkle'?
(a) Spray.
(b) Dust.
(c) Descend.
(d) Anoint.

4. What is the center of the wheel in the "All-Maker" myth called?
(a) The kernel.
(b) The chestnut.
(c) The hub.
(d) The navel.

5. What are the instruments for ritual sometimes called?
(a) Weapons.
(b) Machines.
(c) Game tools.
(d) Storm elements.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What is the male element of the newborn sun or fire?

3. What is the name of the sacrificial drink pressed from a plant?

4. What animal joins the horse in sacrifice?

5. Sarasvati is the goddess of _____.

(see the answer key)

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