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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Book 3, Cows of the Rig Veda : Chapter 1, Indra's Cows.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is the name of the ancient sage to whom "Requiem for a Horse" is attributed?
(a) Yama.
(b) Brhaduktha.
(c) Yasa.
(d) Brahmin.

2. The family of sages who praise Dawn in "Dawn and the Asvins" are called _____.
(a) Brahmins.
(b) Gotamas.
(c) Asvins.
(d) Asturas.

3. What is the male element of the newborn sun or fire?
(a) Heat.
(b) The flames.
(c) Eyes.
(d) Bones.

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

5. What are the four social classes in Indian civilization called?
(a) Yamas.
(b) Fifes.
(c) Sects.
(d) Varnas.

Short Answer Questions

1. In "We Have Drunk the Soma", Dawn harnesses _____ to her chariot to bring treasure to the singer of the hymn.

2. Who is a kavi?

3. Who are 'those who eat serpents' most likely to be in "Savitr at Sunset"?

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

5. What is another English term for what means 'little ship' in Sanskrit?

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