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

2. Sarasvati is the goddess of _____.
(a) Speech.
(b) Weather.
(c) Food.
(d) Love.

3. Varuna binds _____ in his snares of disease and misfortune in "Varuna Provoked to Anger".
(a) Cattle.
(b) Demons.
(c) Sinners.
(d) Women.

4. What is another name for the Maruts?
(a) Asvins.
(b) Rudras.
(c) Brahmins.
(d) Visnus.

5. What does the name Vena mean?
(a) Elder.
(b) Longing.
(c) Thirst.
(d) Light.

Short Answer Questions

1. In "Have Mercy on Us, Rudra", Rudra's hair is braided or piled on top of his head in a _____.

2. What are the instruments for ritual sometimes called?

3. Sindhu is a _____ goddess.

4. Asura is a _____ in early Vedic tradition, before he becomes a demon.

5. What animal joins the horse in sacrifice?

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