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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. What are the sisters that embrace the pressing stones?
(a) Dirt.
(b) Gems.
(c) Other stones.
(d) Fingers.

2. "The Sacrificial Priests" is described as a kind of _____ for priests.
(a) Lamenting.
(b) Self-praise.
(c) Love song.
(d) Work-song.

3. Who are the ancient dark divinities?
(a) The Agnis.
(b) The Asisis.
(c) The Asuras.
(d) The Vyalkasas.

4. Who repairs the errors committed in the course of the horse sacrifice?
(a) Haruts.
(b) Hotrs.
(c) Yaskas.
(d) Brahmins.

5. Sarasvati is the goddess of _____.
(a) Weather.
(b) Speech.
(c) Food.
(d) Love.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What work does the author think the "The Boy and the Chariot" might be the kernel of?

3. What are said to have more powers than the Fathers in heaven?

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

5. Cows appear in the metaphors involving Soma as _____ or water.

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