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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. Who are the sons and daughters of the father in "To Arms"?
(a) Leaves.
(b) Flowers.
(c) Rocks.
(d) Arrows.

2. What are the four social classes in Indian civilization called?
(a) Yamas.
(b) Fifes.
(c) Sects.
(d) Varnas.

3. What is another name for the 'axis mundi' mentioned in "Guard Us from the Monstrous Abyss"?
(a) The lightning of Agni.
(b) The Soma.
(c) The daylight in the rock.
(d) The navel of the world.

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

5. The enemy of true speech in "The Origins of Sacred Speech" is said to have been the _____ of the author.
(a) Wife.
(b) Rival.
(c) Best friend.
(d) Son.

Short Answer Questions

1. 'A woman in need of help' in "The rescue of Atri" designates a woman _____.

2. The family of sages who praise Dawn in "Dawn and the Asvins" are called _____.

3. In stories associated with "Apala and Indra", what is the second skin that is sloughed off of Apala?

4. What are the instruments for ritual sometimes called?

5. What is the female element in the oblation ritual called?

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