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

2. Vivavsan is a name for the _____.
(a) Heavens.
(b) Earth.
(c) Moon.
(d) Sun.

3. The long-haired ascetic is an early precursor of the Upanisadic _____.
(a) Soma.
(b) Yogi.
(c) Yama.
(d) Sacrifice.

4. What is another English term for what means 'little ship' in Sanskrit?
(a) Shuttle.
(b) Star-chaser.
(c) Horse.
(d) Chariot.

5. What do the Maruts give Gotama when he prays to them?
(a) A fountain.
(b) Silver.
(c) A son.
(d) Gold.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the name of the god of intimate friendship among one's own kind?

2. The mane of a horse is a metaphor for what?

3. How many people restrain the horse of Tvastr during sacrifice?

4. What are the human and demonic enemies of the invading Indo-Aryans?

5. _____ is incarnate as a goddess closely associated with the Asvins.

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