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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. What is the name of the god of intimate friendship among one's own kind?
(a) Indra.
(b) Soma.
(c) Mitra.
(d) Atri.

2. Varuna is called the _____ in the "Deeds of Varuna".
(a) Keeper.
(b) Master of Horse.
(c) Emperor.
(d) Lord of Soma.

3. Mudgala's wife hopes that Indra will turn her husband into a _____.
(a) Bull.
(b) Cow.
(c) Lion.
(d) Frog.

4. According to the author, who is the only Vedic goddess of any true stature?
(a) Aditi.
(b) Dawn.
(c) Yami.
(d) Siva.

5. What is the path of death referred to, as in "The Boy and the Chariot"?
(a) The evil way.
(b) The water trail.
(c) The lonely road.
(d) The golden road.

Short Answer Questions

1. _____ are seers as well as poets.

2. Who are 'those who eat serpents' most likely to be in "Savitr at Sunset"?

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

4. What is another name for the Maruts?

5. Which river surrounds heaven and earth in the unknown god myth?

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