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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Book 4, Women & Magic : Chapter 1, Women.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In the Atharva Vedic ritual, the Great Naked Woman is treated as a _____.
(a) Cup of Soma.
(b) God.
(c) Specator.
(d) Scapegoat.

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

3. The long-haired ascetic is an early precursor of the Upanisadic _____.
(a) Yogi.
(b) Sacrifice.
(c) Soma.
(d) Yama.

4. 'Dhruvam' means _____.
(a) Sacred.
(b) Loathing.
(c) Steadfast.
(d) Sweet.

5. _____ are seers as well as poets.
(a) Demi-gods.
(b) Priests.
(c) Sages.
(d) Painters.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. _____ is incarnate as a goddess closely associated with the Asvins.

3. At the end of "The Birth of Agni", what does Agni turn into?

4. Who are the ancient dark divinities?

5. Savitr is the _____ and the embodiment of twilight.

(see the answer key)

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