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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Book 4, Women & Magic : Chapter 2, Magic.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Which gods are invoked as a pair in "The Demons in Hell"?
(a) Surya and Savitr.
(b) Indra and Soma.
(c) Visnu and Rudra.
(d) Ansa and Daksha.

2. What is the name of the god of formal hospitality to strangers?
(a) Ushas.
(b) Savitr.
(c) Aryaman.
(d) Rudra.

3. In "Varuna the Friend of Vasistha", where does the sun rest all night?
(a) In the valley of the kings.
(b) In the rock of darkness.
(c) In the river.
(d) In the heart of Vasistha.

4. What will end the power of night-roaming demons in "The Demons in Hell"?
(a) The light of dawn.
(b) Indrani.
(c) Indra.
(d) The rise of the bull moon.

5. A 'yojana' is a measurement of _____.
(a) Time.
(b) Distance.
(c) Height.
(d) Weight.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who are the sons and daughters of the father in "To Arms"?

2. Who is Rudra's successor as a Hindu god?

3. The Rbhus are the _____ of the gods.

4. Who performed the first sacrifice by mortals for immortals?

5. Indra wages battle with _____ as well as weapons.

(see the answer key)

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