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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Book 3, Cows of the Rig Veda : Chapter 2, Sky & Earth.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How many people restrain the horse of Tvastr during sacrifice?
(a) Two.
(b) Eight.
(c) Ten.
(d) Four.

2. In the hymn "Yama and the Fathers", who is being told to go away from the burning-ground where they live?
(a) Ants.
(b) Flesh-eating ghouls.
(c) Mud daubers.
(d) Cold-blooded snakes.

3. In "We Have Drunk the Soma", Dawn harnesses _____ to her chariot to bring treasure to the singer of the hymn.
(a) Seven eagles.
(b) Docile cows.
(c) Indra.
(d) The sun.

4. The Rbhus are the _____ of the gods.
(a) Translators.
(b) Horsemen.
(c) Craftsmen.
(d) Housekeepers.

5. What animal joins the horse in sacrifice?
(a) A dog.
(b) A donkey.
(c) A goat.
(d) A bird.

Short Answer Questions

1. Which word in the Rig Veda means 'to sprinkle'?

2. Who is the mother of the gods?

3. Who is the mother of the sun?

4. What was used to protect female mourners instead of mascara or eye-shadow, as stated in the "Burial Hymn"?

5. Who are the ancient dark divinities?

(see the answer key)

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