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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. _____ is the cry that is made when an offering is presented to the gods.
(a) "Vasat!".
(b) "Visvakarman!".
(c) "Agni!".
(d) "Soma!".

2. Who is a kavi?
(a) A poet or a saint.
(b) A guardian or keeper.
(c) A sacrifical martyr.
(d) A snake handler.

3. Who is "Destruction" in the "Burial Hymn"?
(a) Indra's sister.
(b) The female personification of disorder.
(c) Karma.
(d) The male personification of evil.

4. The author calls the unknown god the _____.
(a) Silver Serpent.
(b) Golden Embryo.
(c) Sunray.
(d) Icarus of Antiquity.

5. The Soma stalk mixes with water to form the juice of _____.
(a) Learning.
(b) Death.
(c) Nothingness.
(d) Immortality.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the sky divided into in "A Spell to Turn Back the Departing Spirit"?

2. Who is sometimes Indra's enemy, yet helps him fight the serpent and steal the solar disc?

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

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

5. Who are the ancient dark divinities?

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