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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. What are the human and demonic enemies of the invading Indo-Aryans?
(a) Atmans.
(b) Saramas.
(c) Panis.
(d) Agnus.

2. The daughter of the sun is the _____ of Soma.
(a) Wife.
(b) Niece.
(c) Sister.
(d) Friend.

3. What is the hollow cavern that the rivers fill in "The Child of the Waters"?
(a) The moon's wake.
(b) The sky.
(c) The valley.
(d) The ocean.

4. How many corners does the earth have in "A Spell to Turn Back the Departing Spirit"?
(a) Four.
(b) Two.
(c) One.
(d) Three.

5. In the hymn, "In Praise of Generosity", fortune is described as _____.
(a) Death.
(b) Fickle.
(c) Easy.
(d) Freedom.

Short Answer Questions

1. What animal joins the horse in sacrifice?

2. What is the sky divided into in "A Spell to Turn Back the Departing Spirit"?

3. Indra splits open a _____ to release trapped cows.

4. What word is often identified with the soul?

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

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