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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. Which river surrounds heaven and earth in the unknown god myth?
(a) Tiber.
(b) Euphrates.
(c) Rasa.
(d) Ganges.

2. What is the inner membrane of the embryo called?
(a) Cytoplasm.
(b) Wall.
(c) Nucleus.
(d) Caul.

3. What word is often identified with the soul?
(a) Sound.
(b) Breath.
(c) Water.
(d) Fire.

4. _____ is the cry that is made when an offering is presented to the gods.
(a) "Visvakarman!".
(b) "Agni!".
(c) "Vasat!".
(d) "Soma!".

5. Savitr is the _____ and the embodiment of twilight.
(a) Indoctinated ally of Indra.
(b) Divine obstetrician.
(c) Holy sepulchre.
(d) Sacred sage.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who eats the flesh of the sacrificed horse?

2. How many wheels does the chariot have in "The Boy and the Chariot"?

3. What is the name of the sacrificial drink pressed from a plant?

4. Sarasvati is the goddess of _____.

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

(see the answer key)

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