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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. Parsu's name,as mentioned in the notes for "Indra and the Monkey", means _____.
(a) Song.
(b) Sacrifice.
(c) Rib.
(d) Cow.

2. How many people slaughter the horse of Tvastr during sacrifice?
(a) Twelve.
(b) One.
(c) Twenty.
(d) Six.

3. The _____ in "Indra and the Monkey" is the conquering Aryan.
(a) Ally.
(b) Scapegoat.
(c) Poet.
(d) Enemy.

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

5. Urvasi is a _____.
(a) Water-nymph.
(b) Poet.
(c) Sun goddess.
(d) Mortal.

Short Answer Questions

1. Saryanavat is the name of the _____ where Soma plants are found.

2. What animal joins the horse in sacrifice?

3. Who prepares the womb in "For a Safe Pregnancy and Birth"?

4. What will end the power of night-roaming demons in "The Demons in Hell"?

5. In stories associated with "Apala and Indra", what is the second skin that is sloughed off of Apala?

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