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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. in "The Deeds of the Asvins", Pedu is the character who was given a white horse that killed _____.
(a) Goats.
(b) Its previous master.
(c) Gods.
(d) Snakes.

2. The Maruts are _____ portrayed always as a group.
(a) Water-gods.
(b) Fertility gods.
(c) Wind-gods.
(d) Sun worshipers.

3. Who carries Indra to heaven to bring Soma to men and gods?
(a) A raven.
(b) A donkey.
(c) A horse.
(d) An eagle.

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

5. Who are the 'ancient ones' in "The Boy and the Chariot"?
(a) The boy's parents.
(b) Dead ancestors of the realm of Yama.
(c) The jury of heaven.
(d) The sages.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Why does Apala's husband supposedly hate her in the later commentaries associated with "Apala and Indra"?

3. Who is the mother of the gods?

4. Vena is the seer identified with the _____.

5. The Invoker is what type of priest in "The Sacrifice of the Horse"?

(see the answer key)

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