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

2. What is the male element of the newborn sun or fire?
(a) Eyes.
(b) Heat.
(c) Bones.
(d) The flames.

3. The author calls the unknown god the _____.
(a) Sunray.
(b) Golden Embryo.
(c) Silver Serpent.
(d) Icarus of Antiquity.

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

5. In the hymn "Yama and the Fathers", who is being told to go away from the burning-ground where they live?
(a) Cold-blooded snakes.
(b) Flesh-eating ghouls.
(c) Ants.
(d) Mud daubers.

Short Answer Questions

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

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

3. What animal joins the horse in sacrifice?

4. The word for heart mind and life-spirit is _____.

5. _____ are seers as well as poets.

(see the answer key)

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