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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. Who are the dog-sorcerers in "The Demons in Hell"?
(a) Werewolves.
(b) Heyenas.
(c) The Maruts.
(d) Vampires.

2. The horses of Indra in "The Sacrifice of the Horse" are _____.
(a) Two grey donkeys.
(b) Two roan mares.
(c) Two dapple grays.
(d) Two bay stallions.

3. Pusan is the _____ of the sun.
(a) Maker.
(b) Herder.
(c) Charioteer.
(d) Husband.

4. At the end of "The Birth of Agni", what does Agni turn into?
(a) A horse.
(b) A bull.
(c) A frog.
(d) A demon.

5. Saryanavat is the name of the _____ where Soma plants are found.
(a) River.
(b) Plain.
(c) Mountains.
(d) Marshes.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who are the 'ancient ones' in "The Boy and the Chariot"?

2. Why does Apala's husband supposedly hate her in the later commentaries associated with "Apala and Indra"?

3. The word for heart mind and life-spirit is _____.

4. Who is the mother of the Maruts?

5. Varuna binds _____ in his snares of disease and misfortune in "Varuna Provoked to Anger".

(see the answer key)

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