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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 symbolic of primeval chaotic matter, the seed of the creator, and the sacrificial oblation?
(a) Sky.
(b) Water.
(c) Butter.
(d) Milk.

2. What is Nirrti called in the texts of the Rig Veda?
(a) Night.
(b) Dawn.
(c) Destruction.
(d) Seduction.

3. How many shafts does the chariot have in "The Boy and the Chariot"?
(a) Three.
(b) Seven.
(c) One.
(d) None.

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

5. The author calls the unknown god the _____.
(a) Icarus of Antiquity.
(b) Golden Embryo.
(c) Sunray.
(d) Silver Serpent.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who are the sky and earth parents of?

2. The Maruts are referred to as _____ in "The Cows in the Cave".

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

4. What is Rudra the embodiment of?

5. Who is considered the quintessential generous patron?

(see the answer key)

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