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

2. The overturned cask is a frequent metaphor for a _____.
(a) An earthquake.
(b) The loss of life.
(c) The loss of Soma.
(d) A torrent of rain.

3. In stories associated with "Apala and Indra", what is the second skin that is sloughed off of Apala?
(a) An eagle.
(b) A snake.
(c) A frog.
(d) An alligator.

4. Parsu's name,as mentioned in the notes for "Indra and the Monkey", means _____.
(a) Song.
(b) Cow.
(c) Sacrifice.
(d) Rib.

5. In "Gambler's Lament", dice are born during a storm and cease to hang like _____ from the nut tree.
(a) Bones.
(b) Stars.
(c) Earrings.
(d) Pendulums.

Short Answer Questions

1. The _____ in "Indra and the Monkey" is regarded as the indigenous inhabitant, regarded as demonic.

2. Who performed the first sacrifice by mortals for immortals?

3. Vivavsan is a name for the _____.

4. 'Dhruvam' means _____.

5. Rudra is known as the punisher of _____.

(see the answer key)

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