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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Book 2, Indra, Agni & Soma : Chapter 2, More Agni & Soma.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. The daughter of the sun is the _____ of Soma.
(a) Niece.
(b) Wife.
(c) Friend.
(d) Sister.

2. An Asura is a form of high ____.
(a) Priesthood.
(b) Divinity.
(c) Devotion.
(d) Catechism.

3. Who are the 'ancient ones' in "The Boy and the Chariot"?
(a) Dead ancestors of the realm of Yama.
(b) The boy's parents.
(c) The jury of heaven.
(d) The sages.

4. The long-haired ascetic is an early precursor of the Upanisadic _____.
(a) Yama.
(b) Sacrifice.
(c) Yogi.
(d) Soma.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. The Rbhus are the _____ of the gods.

2. _____ is the cry that is made when an offering is presented to the gods.

3. What is the male element of the newborn sun or fire?

4. Max Muller dubs the unknown god _____.

5. "The Sacrificial Priests" is described as a kind of _____ for priests.

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