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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Book 4, Women & Magic : Chapter 1, Women.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Indra splits open a _____ to release trapped cows.
(a) Boulder.
(b) Giant egg.
(c) Ocean.
(d) Cave.

2. Max Muller dubs the unknown god _____.
(a) Brahma.
(b) Deus Ex Machina.
(c) Deus Ignotus.
(d) Ixus Dominus.

3. The mane of a horse is a metaphor for what?
(a) The rays of the sun.
(b) The rain.
(c) The crops in the fields.
(d) The love of Indra.

4. In stories associated with "Apala and Indra", what is the first skin that is sloughed off of Apala?
(a) A hedgehog.
(b) A jackal.
(c) A deer.
(d) A dog.

5. What is the name of Yama's twin?
(a) Yamani.
(b) Yami.
(c) Yamindra.
(d) Yamo.

Short Answer Questions

1. In "The House of Clay", Varuna casts his snares upon the offending worshiper in the form of _____.

2. Who is the beloved grey priest?

3. The long-haired ascetic is an early precursor of the Upanisadic _____.

4. Saryanavat is the name of the _____ where Soma plants are found.

5. Who is considered the quintessential generous patron?

(see the answer key)

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