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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Book 2, Indra, Agni & Soma : Chapter 2, More Agni & Soma.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Varuna and Mitra are keepers of the _____.
(a) Soma.
(b) Pressing stones.
(c) Sticks.
(d) Moral law.

2. Susna is the demon of _____.
(a) Day.
(b) Flood.
(c) Night.
(d) Drought.

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

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

5. Saryanavat is the name of the _____ where Soma plants are found.
(a) Marshes.
(b) Plain.
(c) Mountains.
(d) River.

Short Answer Questions

1. The Rbhus are the _____ of the gods.

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

3. Vena is the seer identified with the _____.

4. In the hymn "Yama and the Fathers", who is being told to go away from the burning-ground where they live?

5. The Soma stalk mixes with water to form the juice of _____.

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