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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 water trail.
(b) The evil way.
(c) The lonely road.
(d) The golden road.

2. The word for heart mind and life-spirit is _____.
(a) Karma.
(b) Coeur.
(c) Hama.
(d) Manas.

3. What was used to protect female mourners instead of mascara or eye-shadow, as stated in the "Burial Hymn"?
(a) Ritually purified butter.
(b) Ash mixed with olive oil.
(c) Blessed berry juice.
(d) Clay from sacred ground.

4. In later Sanskrit, a wish is a chariot made of _____.
(a) Hemp.
(b) Thought.
(c) Flax.
(d) Sorrow.

5. What is the center of the wheel in the "All-Maker" myth called?
(a) The chestnut.
(b) The kernel.
(c) The hub.
(d) The navel.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who are the 'ancient ones' in "The Boy and the Chariot"?

2. Vivavsan is a name for the _____.

3. What word is often identified with the soul?

4. Who are the ancient dark divinities?

5. Sarasvati is the goddess of _____.

(see the answer key)

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