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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. Which word in the Rig Veda means 'to sprinkle'?
(a) Spray.
(b) Anoint.
(c) Dust.
(d) Descend.

2. What is the sky divided into in "A Spell to Turn Back the Departing Spirit"?
(a) Six quadrants.
(b) Two planes.
(c) Four quarters.
(d) Three levels.

3. "The Sacrificial Priests" is described as a kind of _____ for priests.
(a) Love song.
(b) Self-praise.
(c) Work-song.
(d) Lamenting.

4. What is the name of Indra's wife?
(a) Indrani.
(b) Yamora.
(c) Indora.
(d) Yamani.

5. What is Rudra the embodiment of?
(a) Peace and death.
(b) Cleverness and thievery.
(c) Wildness and unpredictable danger.
(d) Love and wisdom.

Short Answer Questions

1. Rudra is known as the punisher of _____.

2. What is Nirrti called in the texts of the Rig Veda?

3. What is the piece of wood attached crosswise at the top of the stake used in the horse sacrifice?

4. In the Atharva Vedic ritual, the Great Naked Woman is treated as a _____.

5. Urvasi is a _____.

(see the answer key)

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