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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. What word means dark, formless, terrifying abyss?
(a) Siva.
(b) Adharma.
(c) Abhvam.
(d) Agamas.

2. Indra splits open a _____ to release trapped cows.
(a) Ocean.
(b) Boulder.
(c) Giant egg.
(d) Cave.

3. What does the doctor in "The Healing Plants" call them?
(a) Sugars.
(b) Fathers.
(c) Mothers.
(d) Poisons.

4. What animal joins the horse in sacrifice?
(a) A bird.
(b) A goat.
(c) A donkey.
(d) A dog.

5. What word is often identified with the soul?
(a) Fire.
(b) Breath.
(c) Sound.
(d) Water.

Short Answer Questions

1. The word for exertion of religious activity in "Agastya and Lopamudra" is _____.

2. What is the name of Yama's twin?

3. In the hymn, "In Praise of Generosity", fortune is described as _____.

4. What are the instruments for ritual sometimes called?

5. What are the human and demonic enemies of the invading Indo-Aryans?

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