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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. In "Gambler's Lament", dice are born during a storm and cease to hang like _____ from the nut tree.
(a) Stars.
(b) Pendulums.
(c) Bones.
(d) Earrings.

2. Who carries Indra to heaven to bring Soma to men and gods?
(a) A raven.
(b) An eagle.
(c) A donkey.
(d) A horse.

3. Sarasvati is the goddess of _____.
(a) Food.
(b) Love.
(c) Speech.
(d) Weather.

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

5. Rudra is known as the punisher of _____.
(a) Women.
(b) Warriors.
(c) Murder.
(d) Incest.

Short Answer Questions

1. In "The Deeds of the Asvins", the feet in the phrase 'in three chariots with six horses and a hundred feet' are _____.

2. How many people restrain the horse of Tvastr during sacrifice?

3. When Agni becomes priest, his _____ are both flame and prayer.

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

5. The Athara Veda is the _____ for magic spells, according to the author.

(see the answer key)

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